Category: Public Health
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California Joins Other States and Relaxes Pandemic Restrictions
State political leaders in California announced the relaxation of some of the country’s most restrictive COVID policies. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state would no longer mandate masks in indoor settings for vaccinated residents. The current rules were instituted during the December omicron wave but will be allowed to expire on February 15. California […]
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Biden Orders Vaccine Mandate as Delta Cases Surge
A visibly frustrated President Biden issued a sweeping executive order that would mandate the vaccination of approximately 80 million Americans. The order would affect federal workers, but also those businesses employing more than 100 employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is charged with enforcing the new order. The response from business was mixed, […]
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California Plans Full Reopen as Vaccination Efforts Intensify
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an ambitious plan to fully reopen the state economy on June 15, only months after a winter surge of COVID-19 cases deluged the Golden State. Newsom also continued his campaign to open most public schools across the state for in-person instruction. California has seen a dramatic decrease in positivity rates, […]