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Sacramento’s community clinics are gearing up to distribute the vaccine, but say they need more coordination from the county to reach marginalized groups.

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As California Makes Age A Bigger Factor In When You Get Vaccinated, People With Disabilities Are Concerned

January 28, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Californians with disabilities are worried they’ll be overlooked in the state’s vaccine distribution plan, following an announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday that priority will now be determined primarily by a person's age.

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Watch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Jan. 26

January 26, 2021

Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.

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As California Loosens COVID-19 Rules, Experts Say Public Must Take Precautions To Prevent Another Spike In Cases

January 25, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Health experts say reopening businesses won’t necessarily lead to another spike, but only if people wear their masks, stay outside and maintain a safe physical distance.

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‘Tedious, Stressful’: Why Older Californians Are Still Struggling To Get Vaccine

January 23, 2021

California’s vaccination rate lags behind almost every other state. Its balkanized system, spread across 58 counties and three cities, and lack of adequate supply from the federal government have caused widespread confusion for people 65 and over.

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Sacramento County Is Expanding Vaccinations At Cal Expo, But Not Yet For The General Public

January 21, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Sacramento County recently started vaccinating frontline workers at Cal Expo. They say the site will eventually be open for people over age 65, though it’s not clear when enough doses will be available to have people sign up for appointments.

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'The Separate and Unequal Health System' Highlighted By COVID-19

January 21, 2021

A South Los Angeles hospital has long provided for an underserved community where private insurance is scarce and chronic illnesses can flourish. And then came a devastating coronavirus surge.

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Black Americans Are Getting Vaccinated At Lower Rates Than White Americans

January 17, 2021

About 3% of Americans have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine so far. But in 16 states that have released data by race, white residents are being vaccinated at significantly higher rates than Black residents.

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California Lawmakers Threatened By Anti-Vaccine Activists During Public Hearing

January 15, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

Sacramento Democratic state Sen. Richard Pan was singled out by three women at a public hearing Thursday who made suggestions that they would use violence. Pan spoke with CapRadio about the incident and the current feeling at the Capitol.

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California Counties, Lawmakers Call For More Organized, Better-Funded COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout As Cases Continue To Climb

January 14, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

While people anxiously await their turn to receive a shot, counties are scrambling to figure out when more vaccines will be available and how they can distribute them quickly and safely.

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