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A bill sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom would require employers to provide up to 80 hours of paid sick time for workers who test positive for COVID-19 or need to care for a sick family member.
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California’s statewide mask mandate is set to expire on Feb. 15, and state health officials may not extend it in an endemic COVID strategy.
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Essential workers say they are bearing the brunt of the pandemic again but this time, there is less government support. Economists say jobs in California’s low-wage sectors could take longer to recover.
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The new order doubles the number of tests already being procured for a total of 1 billion kits. Biden said a website will launch next week so Americans can order the free tests.
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The $1-billion fund is designed to help low- to moderate-income homeowners who have fallen behind payments during the pandemic. Here's how to see if you're eligible and apply.
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As a third of hospitals report critical staffing shortages, California’s health department is considering issuing an order postponing many elective surgeries. Many procedures, including a lung transplant, already have been canceled.
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Newsom's budget proposal Monday is just a wishlist; the spending plan will likely undergo changes during the six-month budget-building process.
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To block a variant this transmissible, scientists say you need an N95 or other high-filtration mask. Here's how to find a good one and when to wear it.
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The U.S. also surpassed 50 million COVID-19 cases, the most in the world. Two experts who raised early warnings discuss how the losses continue to deepen, despite the arrival of vaccines a year ago.
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After the omicron variant was first identified in the state Dec. 1, California health officials have released new requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19.