COVID-19 Who’s dying in California from COVID-19? By Hannah Getahun | CalMatters | September 22, 2021 The average age of those dying from COVID-19 dropped seven years in September, and and death rates are increasing for most racial groups.
COVID-19 Pfizer reports vaccine works for children 5 to 11, ready to seek FDA approval By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 21, 2021 If the FDA authorization process goes smoothly, elementary school students could begin to be vaccinated by the end of October.
COVID-19 Is my cloth mask good enough to face the delta variant? By Amanda Michelle Gomez | Kaiser Health News | September 20, 2021 Public health experts increasingly urge people to upgrade to surgical masks, but also note that cloth masks still offer some protection.
COVID-19 I got a ‘mild’ breakthrough case. Here’s what I wish I’d known. By Will Stone | Kaiser Health News | September 20, 2021 Kaiser Health News COVID reporter Will Stone describes what he discovered after getting infected himself.
COVID-19 Scientists examine kids’ unique immune systems as more fall victim to COVID By Liz Szabo | Kaiser Health News | September 17, 2021 For much of the pandemic, doctors could only guess why children’s immune systems were so much more successful at rebuffing the coronavirus.
COVID-19 Contra Costa County to require vaccine proof or negative test for gyms, indoor dining By Tony Hicks | Bay City News Foundation | September 14, 2021 New rules for all diners, bar patrons, and indoor fitness clients go into effect Wednesday.
COVID-19 Vaccine proof required, unvaccinated not allowed at Chase Center for events of 1,000-plus people By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | September 13, 2021 A recent negative test is not acceptable for entry, and masks are also required for all.
COVID-19 Why at-home rapid COVID tests cost so much, even after Biden’s push for lower prices By Hannah Norman | Kaiser Health News | September 13, 2021 Germans pay less than $1 per test. Brits get them free.
COVID-19 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic – a retrospective in 7 charts By Katelyn Jetelina Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | The Conversation | September 10, 2021 Trying to make sense of the past 18 months can help prepare for the future.
covid Rapid antigen tests can help slow the spread of COVID-19 – here’s how to use them effectively By Zoë McLaren Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County | The Conversation | September 10, 2021 A health economist discusses how to make the most of the White House's recent initiatives to improve access to rapid antigen tests.