US Surgeon General: 'The Next Few Weeks Will Be Tough' As Omicron Surge ContinuesAreas that were among the first to get hit hard by the Omicron variant are starting to see their Covid-19 numbers level off or even improve. But that's not the case for much of the country, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said.
Last-Minute COVID-19 Tests 'Worth the Wait' For Sacramento Families on Christmas Eve"I've been in line 30-45 minutes, but it's worth it," said Sasha Jimenez, who waited in line to get a COVID test before gathering with her family on Christmas Day.
COVID-19 Could Eventually Be Seasonal, Scientists SayThe United States has been through waves, spikes and surges of Covid-19 throughout the pandemic, and now there is concern that the nation may be entering a new winter surge.
First Case Of Omicron Variant Detected In Yolo CountyYolo County now has its first known case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Stanislaus County Rescinds Its Mask OrderStanislaus County has rescinded its mask order put in place earlier this year to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Newsom Unveils Plan To Vaccinate California School Kids And EmployeesThe government has fully approved the COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 and over but only granted an emergency authorization for anyone 12 to 15.
California Leads The Nation With Lowest COVID Transmission RateCalifornia has the lowest coronavirus transmission rate of any state following a sharp decline in cases and hospitalizations after a summer surge.
Virus Pushes Some California Hospitals Near ICU CapacityHospitals in the heart of California’s Central Valley are running out of beds in their intensive care units, state officials announced Friday
Sacramento Requires City Council Employees To Get VaccinatedSacramento has announced all city council employees will be required to get vaccinated.
Mayor Steinberg Calling For All New City Employees To Have COVID-19 Vaccination Before Starting WorkMayor Steinberg has requested that the city implement a new policy that requires all new city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before starting their jobs, effectively immediately.
Can You Be Forced To Get Vaccinated If You Can Prove Natural Immunity From A Previous COVID Infection?It's a common question: Do you need to get vaccinated if you've already had COVID?
Sacramento County Brings Back Mask Requirement For Indoor Public Gatherings As COVID-19 Infections RiseWearing masks is once again required for indoor public gatherings, regardless of the vaccination status, the Sacramento County Department of Health has announced.
UC Davis Conducting Trial Of Third COVID-19 Vaccine ShotAs COVID-19 cases increase, local researchers are digging into the impact of a vaccine booster shot. UC Davis Health doctors are putting a third shot to the test.
Divisiveness Continues Between Those Vaccinated And Not As Yolo County Masks Up AgainIn our area, a mask mandate is just days away in Yolo County where there's also growing tension between those vaccinated and those who are not.