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Author Archives: Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters

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The Lambda COVID variant is in California: 5 things you should know

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters August 16, 2021August 16, 2021

A new COVID-19 variant — named Lambda — has arrived in California. The emerging Lambda variant has been popping up in the news as it spreads rapidly throughout South America. In California, at least 152 cases have been reported, the first as early as September 2020, according to state public health officials. Experts say Lambda […]

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Breakthrough COVID is rare among more than 19.5M fully vaccinated Californians

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters July 9, 2021July 8, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 Information Hub

Vaccine passports in California? Answers to your questions

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters April 8, 2021April 8, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 Information Hub

J&J vaccine may be on hold as state expands eligibility

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters April 1, 2021April 1, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 Information Hub

Finally some good news for nursing home residents

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters April 1, 2021April 1, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 Information Hub

When will nursing homes reopen to visitors? State officials won’t say

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters March 1, 2021March 1, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 Information Hub

California shifts vaccine priorities again: People with health conditions move up list

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters February 13, 2021February 13, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 Information Hub

State panel rejects higher vaccine priority for the disabled, those with chronic conditions

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters February 4, 2021February 4, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19 Information Hub

Sacrificing equity for speed? California’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout stirs concern

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters February 1, 2021January 31, 2021
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Educators, food workers join California’s priority list for COVID-19 vaccines

by Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

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