COVID-19 COVID-19 guidance for schools likely to be relaxed with CDC shift ahead By Kate Sequeira | EdSource | August 5, 2022 Plans include lessening the emphasis on regular screenings at schools, according to CNN.
Bay Area Monkeypox outbreak: Newsom declares state of emergency By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | August 2, 2022 Two-thirds of total cases have been reported in Los Angeles County and San Francisco.
health Kaiser mental health workers signal open-ended strike in Northern California By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | August 2, 2022 The union representing 2,000 Kaiser Northern California mental health workers cited high workloads and long waits for patients.
California Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media By Zinnia Finn | Kaiser Health News | August 1, 2022 Two bills address online addiction among children, but Big Tech is fighting the effort.
COVID-19 Will California declare monkeypox state of emergency? By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | July 29, 2022 California had 786 reported probable and confirmed monkeypox cases as of Thursday, the vast majority in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Bay Area Some college, K-12 campuses reinstating mask mandates By EdSource Staff | July 19, 2022 Mask rules are in effect because of a recent surge in cases.
health Covered California insurance rates to increase an average of 6% next year By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | July 19, 2022 The agency also warned premiums may double for some enrollees if Congress does not renew federal aid.
COVID-19 Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID’s next wave By Sam Whitehead and Arthur Allen | Kaiser Health News | July 18, 2022 About 70% of people 50 and older haven't received the recommended second booster, according to the CDC.
health Health care costs keep rising. A new California agency aims to fix that By Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra | CalMattera | July 15, 2022 Office of Health Care Affordability will investigate the causes behind price increases and hold health industry players accountable.
health Dial 988: State’s new mental health crisis hotline debuts By Jocelyn Weiner | CalMatters | July 15, 2022 Debuting in California and across the country this weekend — the number is billed as an alternative to 911 for people experiencing mental health emergencies.