Health Matters
California
California’s youngest children need more mental health support, advocates say
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The mental health of children under 5 has typically been overlooked when it comes to state funding.COVID-19
Children’s hospitals grapple with wave of mental illness
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The disruption to daily life caused by the pandemic has increased the number of children seeking mental health care.COVID-19
COVID dangers intensify: California now in ‘deep dark part of the tunnel,’ top health official says
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As a new, highly infectious coronavirus variant appears in California, state health officials try to speed up vaccine distribution.COVID-19
Even more contagious? Here’s what you need to know about the mutating virus now in California
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The new strain seems to be more easily transmitted than the standard form of the virus, which means those who are exposed are more likely to become infected.COVID-19
COVID tests lagging: Slower turnaround times creeping back for Californians
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The average turnaround time for test results rose 30% in Nov as people flocked to test sites before Thanksgiving. Pressure on labs is expected to intensify.COVID-19
Vaccines getting closer: Governor outlines priorities for who’s up first
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As California clamps down amid a daunting coronavirus surge, the state will begin placing its first vaccine orders Friday, officials announce.business
Newsom implements regional stay-at-home order tied to ICU capacity
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If the Bay Area's ICU capacity drops below 15%, the stay-at-home order will be applied for three weeks.COVID-19
