Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pushing a first-in-the-nation plan for California to partner with a drugmaker to produce cheaper insulin. It’s one of many proposed state and federal remedies to soaring insulin costs.
Ana B. Ibarra
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Millions of Californians at risk of losing health coverage when federal COVID programs end
Expiration of two COVID-19 emergency programs means Californians could lose their Medi-Cal insurance or find Covered California unaffordable.
Posted inCOVID Today
Use of outdated data apparently leads CDC to misjudge California’s current COVID risks
The CDC said half of Californians live in high-risk counties. But the agency apparently relied on outdated numbers of COVID infections and patients. Newer data indicates only 19 counties are in the CDC’s riskiest category, where universal masking is advised.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Six things to know about Omicron’s risks on the job
With the latest COVID-19 variant rampaging through California, how risky is it to go in to work? When is it safe for Omicron-infected workers to return?
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Did California get its money’s worth from $1.7 billion COVID test contract?
The Valencia lab, a public-private venture between the state and PerkinElmer, processed only 1 to 8% of all Californians’ COVID tests in the first 10 months of the contract. And the lab was riddled with dozens of problems, according to an inspection report.
Posted inPandemic Life
Another COVID holiday: Is California in a better place this year?
The answer is no in many parts of California: Eighteen counties, mostly rural ones, have more hospitalized COVID-19 patients today than a year ago. But urban counties are faring better.
Posted inVaccine Watch
Young children can receive COVID vaccines soon. Here’s what you need to know
U.S. gave final approval Tuesday for children ages 5 to 11. In some California counties, they can be vaccinated as soon as today.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
COVID and the flu: Is a ‘twindemic’ threat lurking again?
Experts hope continued masking will reduce this season’s dual threat of COVID and flu.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
COVID vaccinations lag for people on Medi-Cal
In all California counties, Medi-Cal enrollees have been vaccinated at substantially lower rates than the overall population. Santa Cruz County is above the state average with 54.4% of eligible Medi-Cal enrollees having had at least one shot, but that figure is nearly 20% lower than the county average. Experts point to several factors for this economic divide, like the inability of low-income people to take time off work.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Newsom promised big on California health care. Where do his bold plans stand now?
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…