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Gov. Newsom Extends CA Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate to February 15th Because ‘Omicron’

January 6, 2022 2:15 amJanuary 5, 2022 8:02 pm

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced on Wednesday that the statewide indoor mask mandate, set to end on January 15th, has been extended for another month. Last month, due to concern over the spread of the...

State Health Officials Announce Rollout Vaccination Plan For Children Aged 5-11

October 28, 2021 2:28 amApril 3, 2022 8:04 am

California state Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan announced on Wednesday that vaccinations will open up to 3.5 million children ages 5-11 in the state by the end of the week once final national approval for pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations are given. Press...

62% of State Employees Are Now Vaccinated According to the Department of Human Resources

October 19, 2021 1:17 pmOctober 19, 2021 1:40 pm

The California Department of Human Resources (Cal HR) reported on Monday that only 62% of all state employees have been vaccinated against COVID-19 despite a mandate having been in place in the state since late July. While the Cal HR...

California Mask Mandate In Place Until June 15th Despite Mounting Pressure

May 17, 2021 3:30 pmMay 18, 2021 8:18 pm

California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced in a statement on Monday that California’s mask mandate would stay in place despite a growing number of calls from lawmakers and citizens to end it sooner. Throughout the...

Government-Issued Vaccination Passports Would Be Banned Under New Bill

April 9, 2021 3:12 pm

A bill that would prevent vaccine passports from being issued or created by any level of government in the state underwent draft finalization this week, with the expectation that it will be introduced in the next few weeks. While many...

Indoor Concerts, Events To Begin Reopening Beginning April 15th

April 3, 2021 7:45 am

Less than 48 hours after stadiums and theme parks in California could first start reopening, state officials announced on Friday indoor concerts, gatherings, weddings, and other indoor events could reopen starting on April 15th. According to the new guidelines, indoor...

California To Make COVID-19 Vaccine Available To All Adults Beginning April 15th

March 25, 2021 2:41 pmMarch 26, 2021 6:44 am

California health officials announced Thursday that all residents ages 16 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 15th. According to the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS), the rollout will be stagnated, with all...