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California's governor says it's time to start living with COVID-19

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has released a plan for moving the state from thinking about COVID-19 as a pandemic, to dealing with it as a disease people will learn to live with.

California's governor says it's time to start living with COVID-19

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California's mask mandate expires next week for vaccinated residents

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While the statewide mask mandate will end for vaccinated residents, that doesn't mean everyone in the state will be able to remove their masks indoors — even if they've gotten the shots.

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Global Health

Staffing crisis is slamming California hospitals

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California hospitals are calling in the National Guard to help with a staffing crisis. So many nurses and other health care workers are out with COVID that administrators can't fill necessary shifts.

Staffing crisis is slamming California hospitals

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The Anger Toward Unvaccinated People Is Personal For Some Who Got Breakthrough COVID

A small number of vaccinated people have become infected with breakthrough cases of COVID-19. Many of these people are angry at those who did not get vaccinated and likely infected them.

The Anger Toward Unvaccinated People Is Personal For Some Who Got Breakthrough COVID

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In California, Most Pandemic Restrictions Are Lifted As The State Reopens

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Gov. Gavin Newsom set Tuesday as the day California fully reopens. The state has made considerable progress on vaccinations. But some are still concerned it's not enough.

In California, Most Pandemic Restrictions Are Lifted As The State Reopens

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Health

Comparing The COVID-19 Vaccination Process Of California To Florida's

We look at how two states are distributing COVID-19 vaccines. California is expanding eligibility to anyone 16 or older — weeks after Florida launched its own expansion.

Comparing The COVID-19 Vaccination Process Of California To Florida's

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Children's Health

Californians Taking Advantage Of Vaccine Rules For Parents With Disabled Kids

Parents of children with disabilities qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine in California. Health officials say it's been exploited by people who don't qualify, and individualized proof is now required.

Californians Taking Advantage Of Vaccine Rules For Parents With Disabled Kids

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In Los Angeles County, Nearly 10 People Die Of COVID-19 Each Hour

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California ordered hospitals to share the patient burden and asked the federal government for more medical teams. In LA County, overtaxed hospitals say oxygen supplies could soon be a concern.

In Los Angeles County, Nearly 10 People Die Of COVID-19 Each Hour

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'It's So Much Worse Than Before.' Dread And Despair Haunt Nurses Inside LA's ICUs

Hospital workers move a patient into the prone (face down) position, which can help increase the lung capacity of some COVID-19 patients. The medical team was photographed Nov. 19 at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption

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'It's So Much Worse Than Before.' Dread And Despair Haunt Nurses Inside LA's ICUs

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As hospitals struggle with the patient surge in Los Angeles County, their ICU nurses are overwhelmed by the physical demands and emotional toll of caring for the most seriously ill COVID-19 patients.

'It's So Much Worse Than Before.' Dread And Despair Haunt Nurses Inside LA's ICUs

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ICU Workers Are Quitting Due To Crushing Stress From COVID-19 Surge

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As hospitals struggle in Los Angeles County, Intensive Care Unit nurses confront tough choices: remain in the coronavirus trenches for patients and colleagues, or quit when you are overwhelmed?

ICU Workers Are Quitting Due To Crushing Stress From COVID-19 Surge

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How Different States Will Approach COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Once Pfizer's vaccine gets delivered, it's up to individual states to actually get people vaccinated. States have different priorities and plans.

How Different States Will Approach COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

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Employees Who Work At Multiple Nursing Homes May Have Helped Spread The Coronavirus

Cell phone data shows that contract workers who work at multiple nursing homes helped transmit the coronavirus between facilities.

Employees Who Work At Multiple Nursing Homes May Have Helped Spread The Coronavirus

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Latinos Report Financial Strain As Pandemic Erodes Income And Savings

People wait for a bus in August in East Los Angeles. Latinos have the highest rate of labor force participation of any group in California — many in public-facing jobs deemed essential. That work has put them at higher risk of catching the coronavirus. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Latinos Report Financial Strain As Pandemic Erodes Income And Savings

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An NPR poll finds 72% of Latino households in the United States are facing serious financial problems — double the share of whites who report this. Major health problems are mounting, too.

Latinos Report Financial Strain As Pandemic Erodes Income And Savings

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How The Pandemic Has Affected The Latino Community In L.A.

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The latest NPR poll finds 70 percent of Latinos in Los Angeles have experienced serious financial problems because of the job losses and other economic impacts during the pandemic.

How The Pandemic Has Affected The Latino Community In L.A.

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Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders

Amber England, who led the successful campaign for a ballot initiative to give 200,000 more Oklahomans health coverage, talked with supporters online this week. Voters narrowly approved the Medicaid expansion measure Tuesday, despite opposition by the state's governor and legislature. Sue Ogrocki/AP hide caption

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Oklahoma Votes For Medicaid Expansion Over Objections Of Republican State Leaders

A narrow majority approved the ballot measure, making Oklahoma the 37th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. An estimated 200,000 uninsured adults will now qualify for coverage.

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