California Will Keep Mask Rules In Place Until June 15
May 17, 2021 | Nicole Nixon
The move comes a week after the CDC said fully vaccinated adults could safely go without masks in most indoor and outdoor settings.
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California Coronavirus Updates: Biden Commits To Sharing 80 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Worldwide
May 17, 2021
President Joe Biden says the U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine with the world in the coming six weeks, raising the U.S.’s total commitment to 80 million doses, according to the Associated Press.
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines On Social Media
May 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol White
A recent study by the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines.
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No, The Death Rate For Vaccinated People Is Not Higher Than That Of Unvaccinated People
May 10, 2021
Vaccine breakthrough cases only occur in a small percentage of vaccinated people. And public health officials say that these cases actually reinforce the effectiveness of the vaccines, unlike the post suggests.
FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age Group
May 10, 2021
Pfizer said in late March that clinical trials found "100% efficacy and robust antibody responses" to the coronavirus in 12- to 15-year-olds.
Worried About Going Out Once California Reopens? Experts Say Take It Slow.
May 10, 2021 | Sammy Caiola
While many people may be excited about returning to in-person social interactions post-pandemic, therapists say others are experiencing fear, obsessive behavior and uncertainty about going out again.
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Sacramento Parents Are Concerned About Children Falling Behind, COVID-19 Poll Finds
May 10, 2021 | Pauline Bartolone
In a recent Valley Vision and CapRadio survey, 70% of parents said they were concerned about their kids falling behind academically during the pandemic. More than 40% were “extremely” or “very” concerned.
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Valley Vision, CapRadio Release Latest COVID-19 Resilience Poll
May 10, 2021 | Vicki Gonzalez
A year after the pandemic’s onset, what are the experiences, perceptions, concerns and hopes of people living in California’s Capital region?
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You're Vaccinated. Congrats! Now What Can You Do Safely?
May 1, 2021
Can I get a massage? Travel with my unvaccinated kids? Eat indoors at a restaurant? Hit the gym? Experts weigh in with advice on 16 frequently asked post-vaccination questions.
COVID-19 By The Numbers In Sacramento County And California
April 30, 2021 | Tara Gnewikow | Emily Zentner
This is your all-in-one destination to stay up to date on the latest numbers of COVID-19 cases, vaccinations and hospitalizations in Sacramento County and throughout California.
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Confused By CDC's Latest Mask Guidance? Here's What We've Learned
May 14, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shifted its stance this week on the need to wear masks if you're vaccinated. What's that mean for kids? For travel? For work? Experts weigh in.
PHOTOS: Vaccine History Repeats Itself — Sometimes
May 14, 2021
From the first vaccine (for smallpox) the questions have been the same. How do we transport it? Who's next to get it? Why so much hesitancy? The answers can be similar — or dramatically different.
A Principal And His Tape Measure: Schools Are Helping Do COVID-19 Contact Tracing
May 14, 2021
Struggling to keep up with a COVID-19 surge in Michigan, overwhelmed local health departments turned to schools, and recruited principals and teachers as supplemental contact tracers.
Missouri Will Not Expand Medicaid Despite Voters' Wishes, Governor Says
May 13, 2021
Last year, Missouri voters approved a ballot measure to expand Medicaid. But Republican lawmakers refused to appropriate money to fund it. Now, a legal battle is all but certain.
Painful Endometriosis Could Hold Clues To Tissue Regeneration, Scientist Says
May 13, 2021
MIT bioengineer Linda Griffith spent years in debilitating pain before she was diagnosed with a condition often neglected in research. Her focus on the basic biology could lead to better treatments.
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