Vaccines

Gov. Gavin Newsom said California could see “a surge on top of a surge arguably on top of a surge" after the holidays.

Once the state issues its recommendations, California’s 58 counties will have some flexibility on who’s next to receive vaccinations. That discretion has sparked lobbying by unions, businesses and other interest groups trying to push their workers ahead in the line.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a pivotal COVID-19 vaccine rollout that could make or break his governorship.

School reopenings will likely take center stage in 2021 as one of California’s biggest political battles. It’s a battle all the more noteworthy because it pits two groups that are often allies — unions and Democratic lawmakers — against each other. This week, the state’s two largest teachers unions — the California Teachers Association and […]

Good morning, California. It’s Tuesday, December 15. ‘Essential workers’ next Health care workers at a Los Angeles hospital were among the first Californians to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Monday, launching a fierce battle over who gets to be next in line. The state hasn’t yet specified which groups will follow health care workers and nursing […]

State leaders believe the rich and influential will have a hard time cutting in line to get the first precious doses of the vaccine, reserved for health workers and nursing homes.

Los líderes estatales creen que los ricos e influyentes tendrán dificultades para hacer cola para recibir las primeras y preciosas dosis de la vacuna, reservadas para los trabajadores de la salud y los hogares de ancianos.

Thousands of California health care workers may receive their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine today, marking a promising new chapter in the state’s battle with the pandemic even as deadly outbreaks flare up.  Portions of California’s initial allotment of 327,000 doses were slated to begin arriving at health care facilities Sunday night, with shipments […]

We must develop an effective strategy to get the vaccine quickly to health workers, frontline workers and the most vulnerable in our communities.

California will need to utilize health data to rapidly identify high-risk patients and make sure they are prioritized for vaccination.