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Newsom's office said the governor received the positive test Saturday morning and has mild symptoms and will remain in isolation through at least June 2 and until he tests negative. The governor will continue to work remotely during that time.

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Second suspected monkeypox case discovered in Sacramento County

May 27, 2022 | Chris Hagan

The new suspected case is a close contact of the county's first case, which was confirmed this week by the CDC.

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California schools try to outrace Covid outbreaks

May 27, 2022

Even with covid cases rising as schools head into the final stretch of the academic year, most California districts have not moved toward reinstating mask mandates.

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Monkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thing

May 25, 2022

Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it.

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A Sacramento County nonprofit is offering to pay $3,000 worth of bills if you test positive for COVID-19 at their clinic

May 24, 2022

The program, offered by Asian Resources, Inc., ends on June 30 and covers up to $3,000 of bills, including rent, utilities and internet. The nonprofit will also provide prepared meals.

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Monkeypox case confirmed in Sacramento County

May 24, 2022 | Chris Hagan | Kris Hooks

The announcement comes as a rare outbreak of the disease continues to move around the globe. A White House official told NPR on Monday that the risk to the general public is low.

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California debates opening supervised sites for people to use drugs

May 23, 2022

Advocates of the proposal say it would prevent overdoses, slow the spread of HIV and inspire drug users to seek help, while proponents say safe injection sites would create an "open drug scene."

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Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry?

May 23, 2022

The cases point to possible sexual transmission of this cousin of smallpox — a previously unknown method of spread for monkeypox.

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Sacramento-area schools seeing rise in COVID-19 cases, but don’t plan to require masks again

May 17, 2022 | Janelle Salanga

Despite rising cases, schools are staying away from reinstating mask mandates, instead electing to “strongly recommend” masking and urge students get vaccinated, boosted and tested.

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