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The CDC information dated Thursday gives new details on this variant of the coronavirus and says the agency should "acknowledge that the war has changed." It was first reported by The Washington Post.

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Sacramento County Is Now Requiring Indoor Masking For Everyone, Regardless Of Vaccination Status

July 29, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

Following a four-fold increase in COVID-19 cases over the past month, Sacramento County officials are mandating everyone wear masks in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status.

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California Urges — Again — People Wear Face Coverings Indoors As COVID-19 Cases Rise

July 28, 2021 | Chris Hagan

The announcement comes after the CDC released new guidance asking most people to wear masks indoors as the delta variant drives a new surge in COVID-19 cases.

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Listen: Your Work’s Dress Code May Change Post-Pandemic. Here’s Why.

July 28, 2021 | Randol White

Many employees in California are shifting back into the office after more than a year of working from home but how will workplace dress codes adapt to the more casual clothing choices popular during the stay-at-home orders.

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In Some Areas, Sacramento’s Immunization Rates Are Flagging. Here’s Why That’s Happening.

July 28, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

Sacramento’s below-state-average unvaccinated population isn’t a monolith, nor is it necessarily partisan: inaccessibility and lack of trust because of historical mistreatment can deter people from getting vaccinated, community leaders say.

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New CDC Advice: Most Vaccinated Californians Should Wear Masks Indoors

July 27, 2021

Under the CDC’s new mask recommendations, vaccinated people in 45 California counties — all of its most populous areas — are advised to wear masks in public indoor places.

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Interview: How Low Vaccination Rates In Sacramento County Contributes To Increasing COVID-19 Cases

July 27, 2021

Sacramento County’s vaccination rate is just under 50%, but in some neighborhoods, the rate drops to as low as 35%.

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California Will Require Vaccination Or Testing For Health Care, State Workers

July 26, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

California state employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Aug. 2. Workers who do not must continue to wear masks at work and be tested at least weekly.

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After 18 Months, Sutter Antitrust Settlement Finally Poised for Formal Approval

July 25, 2021

The settlement is expected to have nationwide implications on how hospital systems negotiate prices with insurers.

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Worried About Breakthrough COVID Cases? Here's What To Know

July 24, 2021

Fully vaccinated Olympic athletes and members of Congress have tested positive for the virus. Should you be worried? How common are breakthrough infections, and are they rising?

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