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Many working undocumented immigrants won’t qualify for state health insurance even if they don’t earn a living wage. That leaves them with few viable options for coverage.

Health Care

California to end mask requirements for schools, unvaccinated people in March

February 28, 2022 | Nicole Nixon

State health officials announced Monday they will no longer require face coverings indoors for unvaccinated people beginning March 1, and students and school staff will be able to shed their masks on March 12.

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California coronavirus updates: Sacramento City Council to vote on continuing virtual meetings despite loosened state guidelines

February 28, 2022

Sacramento City Council is scheduled to vote March 1 to continue holding virtual meetings at least for another month, despite California easing many of its pandemic restrictions.

State Government

Newsom ends some COVID-19 executive orders while maintaining emergency powers

February 25, 2022 | Chris Hagan

State officials say Gov. Gavin Newsom's emergency powers will be essential in navigating the uncertain future of the pandemic. The state Legislature will discuss a resolution to end the state of emergency next month.

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Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not

February 23, 2022

Some countries are moving ahead with plans to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But studies are raising questions about the potential advantages of this extra booster.

Health Care

Mandates may be lifting in California, but many people remain vulnerable to COVID-19

February 23, 2022 | Janelle Salanga

Even as California and Sacramento drop their mask mandates, some public health experts caution it may be too soon to declare the pandemic over, and stress that many people remain vulnerable to COVID-19 even as case rates fall.

Health Care

California lays out shifting pandemic response as case rates drop

February 17, 2022 | Nicole Nixon | Kris Hooks

After Gov. Gavin Newsom hinted last week of new COVID-19 strategies coming for California, state health officials said Thursday the state wants to be prepared for future COVID-19 waves, but didn't make major changes to current pandemic policies.

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PolitiFact California

What’s going on with California’s mask rules for schools?

February 15, 2022 | Sasha Hupka

State officials announced Monday that they will reassess school mask rules on Feb. 28. Schools and experts are divided on whether the masks should come off now.

State Government

New COVID sick leave would leave out at least 1 in 4 California workers

February 8, 2022

California lawmakers’ plan to bring back COVID supplemental paid sick leave, but it won’t cover small business workers.

Health Care

Sacramento city school bus drivers accuse district of allowing unsafe working conditions during omicron surge

February 8, 2022 | Janelle Salanga

The drivers and transportation employees say physical distancing precautions are disregarded due to staffing shortages, creating an unsafe environment for students and workers.

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