WHO: In 10 weeks, omicron surge causes COVID cases to soar
The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday that 90 million cases of coronavirus have been reported since the omicron variant was first identified 10 weeks ago — amounting to more than in all of 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer on Tuesday asked the U.S. to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, potentially opening the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots as early as March.
California stands on the brink of historic health coverage expansion. Which way will the state go?
California is on the cusp of becoming the first state to offer all residents health care coverage, regardless of their immigration status. But figuring out the best way to do that is the focus of current debate.
Gov. Newsom announces legislative deal to restore COVID-19 paid sick leave in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced a deal with legislative leaders to restore up to two weeks of supplemental paid sick leave for those ill with COVID-19, quarantining or experiencing vaccine side effects.
Ruiz Calls on Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Seniors Ruiz Calls on Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Seniors 
This week, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) called on the Department of Health and Human Services to guarantee at-home COVID-19 test kits to Medicare beneficiaries at no cost.
