Tag: CDPH
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Monkeypox Crisis: How State Is Responding
By Tanu Henry California Black Media As the monkeypox virus outbreak spreads across the globe, Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will need to galvanize “forces” across regions and relax some state regulations and statutes to combat a disease that poses a threat greater than local authorities may be able to respond to effectively. “California is ... -
CDPH, Community Wrap Kids’ COVID Wellness in Fun Events
By Edward Henderson California Black Media Efforts continue in California to raise awareness and encourage youth to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of June 9, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported 1.4 million cases of COVID-19 among youth aged 5-17, which accounted for 15.5% of all cases in the state. There have ... -
As Mandates End State, Counties Unmask with Caution
By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the statewide indoor mask mandate for vaccinated Californians expired. As COVID-19 cases decline, public health officials say the state is easing restrictions in an effort to return the state to pre-pandemic normalcy. “Omicron has loosened its hold on California, vaccines for children under 5 ... -
Ministers on Vaccine Pause: Transparency Needed to Regain Public Trust
By Bo Tefu California Black Media Some Black ministers in Southern California say authorities failed to keep them up to speed with developments before halting administration of the J&J vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six women between the ages of 18 and 48 ... -
STD Awareness: HIV Almost Cured Doesn’t Count
By Dianne Anderson What once struck fear in the hearts of everyone can now be managed with a simple pill or two a day. But for all those who lived through the HIV/AIDS terror of the 80s, today’s generation seems to be acting like there’s a cure. However, it may be more a matter of ...