Under the new system, business reopening rules appear to be eased. And California will earmark 40% of its COVID-19 vaccine doses for low-income communities spread out across 400 of the state’s ZIP codes.
Barbara Feder Ostrov
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Newsom, lawmakers unveil plan to push some schools to reopen by April 1
The decisions to reopen, however, still rest with school officials and labor unions. Newsom hopes the funding bill will prod them into holding in-person classes. Parent activists say it’s not enough.
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When will nursing homes reopen to visitors? State officials won’t say
COVID-19 cases at California’s nursing homes have plummeted 98% since December. But long-term care facilities say they are waiting for state guidance before reopening to family visits. “The sacrifice our seniors have made has been very, very difficult and caused a lot of harm. Now is the time to stop sacrificing them,” one doctor said.
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California’s new COVID-19 vaccine system, operated by Blue Shield, kicks in today
The new system aims to streamline a confusing county-by-county patchwork of vaccination efforts. “Give us a chance to make this work,” Blue Shield’s CEO said.
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Sacrificing equity for speed? California’s COVID vaccine rollout stirs concern
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Educators, food workers join California’s priority list for vaccines
Beginning in mid-February, some essential workers will be eligible for vaccines under new standards announced today. Then, the next priority group will be based on age, likely people 50+, not health conditions.
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State activates MyTurn vaccine clearinghouse website
Until now, there was no single government site where all Californians could go for information on vaccinations. People can register there, but in most cases they can’t sign up for appointments yet.
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‘Tedious, stressful’: Why older Californians are still struggling to get vaccine
California’s vaccination rate lags behind almost every other state. Its balkanized system, spread across 58 counties and three cities, and lack of adequate supply from the federal government have caused widespread confusion for people 65 and over.
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COVID dangers intensify: California now in ‘deep dark part of the tunnel,’ top health official says
As a new, highly infectious coronavirus variant appears in California, state health officials try to speed up vaccine distribution.
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Los peligros de COVID se intensifican: California ahora se encuentra en la parte profunda y oscura del túnel
A medida que aparece una nueva variante de coronavirus altamente infecciosa en California, los funcionarios de salud estatales intentan acelerar la distribución de la vacuna.