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The move allows counties to begin a major expansion of vaccine priority lists.The move allows counties to begin a major expansion of vaccine priority lists.

California opens COVID vaccine eligibility to people over 65 - Los Angeles Times

In an effort to ramp a slower-than-expected vaccine rollout, California is allowing everyone 65 and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, officials announced Wednesday. “There is no higher priority than efficiently and equitably distributing these vaccines as quickly as possible to those who face the gravest consequences,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “Individuals […]In an effort to ramp a slower-than-expected vaccine rollout, California is allowing everyone 65 and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, officials announced Wednesday. “There is no higher priorit…

In major expansion, California allows everyone 65 and older to get COVID-19 vaccine | KTLA

California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines.California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines.

California opens COVID-19 vaccines to those 65 and older

Many counties are preparing to vaccinate seniors soon.Many counties are preparing to vaccinate seniors soon.

California starts vaccinating those 65 and older: Where to get a shot

California's COVID-19 surge is showing signs of leveling off after besieging hospitals, emergency services and morgues for weeks, the state's top health official said on Tuesday, as medical staffing continued to buckle under the strain. The number of newly hospitalized coronavirus patients statewide has declined to 2,500 admissions every 24 hours over the past two days, down from 3,500 in previous days, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr Mark Ghaly said in an online briefing with reporters. Ghaly called it "the biggest signal to me that things are beginning to flatten and potentially improve."California's COVID-19 surge is showing signs of leveling off after besieging hospitals, emergency services and morgues for weeks, the state's top health official said on Tuesday, as medical staffing continued to buckle under the strain. The number of newly hospitalized coronavirus patients statewide has declined to 2,500 admissions every 24 hours over the past two days, down from 3,500 in previous days, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr Mark Ghaly said in an online briefing with reporters. Ghaly called it "the biggest signal to me that things are beginning to flatten and potentially improve."

California COVID surge shows signs of easing with hospitals strained to brink

California is allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines. Local agencies, however, still need time to implement the new policy. KRCR spoke with health officials in Shasta and Butte Counties who say that there aren't enough doses yet to make the vaccine available to everyone 65 and older. Gov.California is allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines. Local agencies, however, still need time to implement the new policy. KRCR spoke with health officials in Shasta and Butte Counties who say that there aren't enough doses yet to make the vaccine available to everyone 65 and older. Gov.

California opens up scarce vaccines to those 65 and older | KRCR

California opens up scarce vaccines to those 65 and older

Mother Lode county health departments react to the governor adding this group to vaccine distributions.

Update: 65 Plus Added To Those Allowed To Get Vaccine In California | myMotherLode.com

California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised a rapid rollout for COVID-19 vaccinations, but it’s falling well short. <p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised a rapid rollout for COVID-19 vaccinations, but it’s falling well short.</p>

Troubled vaccine rollout is an embarrassment for Gavin Newsom - SFChronicle.com

California's COVID surge is showing signs of leveling off after besieging hospitals, emergency services and morgues, the state's top health official said.California's COVID surge is showing signs of leveling off after besieging hospitals, emergency services and morgues, the state's top health official said.

California's Top Health Official Sees Hopeful Signs COVID-19 Surge is Leveling Off - Times of San Diego

California’s Top Health Official Sees Hopeful Signs COVID-19 Surge is Leveling Off – Times of San Diego

The coronavirus death toll in California reached 30,000 on Monday, another staggering milestone as the nation’s most populous state endures the worst surge of...The coronavirus death toll in California reached 30,000 on Monday, another staggering milestone as the nation’s most populous state endures the worst surge of the nearly yearlong pandemic.

Virus Deaths Surging in California, Now Top 30,000 – NBC Bay Area

Dr. Mark Ghaly is giving an update on California's stay-at-home orders in a press conference Tuesday. The Bay Area, Southern California, San Joaquin Valley and Greater Sacramento area are all expected to have their lockdowns extended."I think part of the process that we have set up here in California (is) really thoughtful, trying to focus on risk and exposure and equity," Ghaly said.

California COVID-19 vaccine update: Equity focus causing some rollout delays, health secretary says | abc7news.com

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly on Tuesday announced the stay-at-home order for most of the state would remain in place as ICU capacity is still at or near zero in the affected regions.California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly on Tuesday announced the stay-at-home order for most of the state would remain in place as ICU capacity is still at or near zero in the affected regions.

COVID Order: Bay Area Stay-At-Home Order Remains For Now; Post-Holiday Surge May Be Less Severe – CBS San Francisco

California is allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines, according to an announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom.Gov Gavin Newsom's announcement puts seniors in line before emergency workers, teachers, childcare providers and food and agriculture workers even as counties complain they already don't have enough doses to go around.

California is allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines | abc7.com

SACRAMENTO (KGET) – In order to increase the pace of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the state is now allowing residents 65 years old and older receive the vaccine. Following a bipartisan letter from nine governors last week, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced changes yesterday to its vaccine plan, including […]SACRAMENTO (KGET) – In order to increase the pace of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the state is now allowing residents 65 years old and older receive the vaccine. Following a bipartisan letter fro…

State now allowing residents 65 and older receive COVID-19 vaccine | KGET 17

Some Southern California jurisdictions are already moving ahead with a wider availability of the vaccines. Long Beach health officials announced Tuesday they...Some Southern California jurisdictions are already moving ahead with a wider availability of the vaccines. Long Beach health officials announced Tuesday they will begin offering vaccines to residents 75 and older beginning Saturday, with clinics held weekly for people in that age group. Orange County officials announced that they will immediately begin offering vaccines to people 65 and over.

State Reviewing Change To Vaccine Priority; 65 and Older Residents Could Move Up – NBC Los Angeles

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – California health leaders say the latest COVID-19 data is promising as the rate of hospitalizations begins to decline across the state. “Biggest signal to me that things are beginning to flatten and potentially improve, is that around the fifth and sixth of January we were seeing an average of 3,500 new […]SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – California health leaders say the latest COVID-19 data is promising as the rate of hospitalizations begins to decline across the state. “Biggest signal to me that …

‘But we’re not out of the woods’: Health leaders cautiously optimistic as COVID-19 hospitalization rates drop statewide | FOX40

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – California health leaders say the latest COVID-19 data is promising as the rate of hospitalizations begins to decline across the state. “Biggest signal to me that …

‘But we’re not out of the woods’: Health leaders cautiously optimistic as COVID-19 hospitalization rates drop statewide | FOX40

People aged 65 and older and those with serious health conditions could quickly become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine under new federal guidelines.People aged 65 and older and those with serious health conditions could quickly become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine under new federal guidelines.

California May Open Vaccinations to All Residents 65 and Older - Times of San Diego

California May Open Vaccinations to All Residents 65 and Older – Times of San Diego

Here's how you can get the COVID vaccine in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura County. Find out if you are eligible and where to get the coronavirus vaccine.How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Los Angeles, Orange County and throughout Southern California

How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County, Los Angeles, and throughout Southern California | abc7.com

No word yet from L.A. County on whether it will follow the state's lead, although it has so far.

California Changes Vaccine Plan, Expands Priority Access To Everyone 65 And Older

California Health and Human Services secretary provides updates on coronavirus response.California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly will provide an update on COVID-19 in California at 1:30 PT.

Watch: California Health and Human Services secretary provides updates on vaccines, coronavirus response, Jan. 12

State officials are expanding to those 65 and up because they are at the greatest risk of being hospitalized and dying.State officials are expanding to those 65 and up because they are at the greatest risk of being hospitalized and dying.

California opens scarce COVID-19 vaccines to those 65 and older

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants one million more shots given in the state by this weekendCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom wants one million more shots given in the state by this weekend

Public health officials pushing for faster vaccination | NewsChannel 3-12

California's Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly will provide an update on the coronavirus in the state. You can watch the full update below: Ghaly says officials are reviewing new guidance from the federal government encouraging states to re-evaluate COVID-19 vaccination distribution priorities, and a decision could be made in the next 24

CA officials reviewing new guidance to immediately expand vaccine availability to people 65 & older - KESQ

California has passed 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 as concerns remain about the pace of vaccine distribution throughout the state.California has passed 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 as concerns remain about the pace of vaccine distribution throughout the state.

California passes 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 as vaccine distribution lags | abc7.com

As complaints mount about the state’s lagging vaccine rollout, health officials allow any seniors to seek the shot now -- but not younger people with preexisting conditions. Story from @CalMatters.

California Throws Open COVID Vaccines to Anyone 65 and Older | Lost Coast Outpost | Humboldt County News

He says state leaders are actively calculating the newest data into ICU projections and will update us by tomorrow if anything changes.He says state leaders are actively calculating the newest data into ICU projections and will update us by tomorrow if anything changes.

Some regional stay-at-home orders in California indefinite, officials say | KRON4

People aged 65 and older and those with serious underlying health conditions in LA and across California could quickly become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.People aged 65 and older and those with serious underlying health conditions in LA and across California could quickly become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

California is now allowing residents 65 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine, after a slow start to the state's rollout of the vaccine.California is now allowing residents 65 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine, after a slow start to the state's rollout of the vaccine.

California now allowing those 65 and older to get COVID-19 vaccine

California’s deadly surge in COVID-19 infections is showing early signs of leveling off after besieging hospitals, morgues and ambulance services for weeks, but the crisis remains far from over, the state’s top health official said Tuesday.

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California is expanding eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to anyone age 65 and older, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Wednesday.California is expanding eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to anyone age 65 and older, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Wednesday.

California expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone age 65 and older | TheHill

Los Angeles County's Chief Science Officer says "yes," while California Governor Gavin Newsom's top health deputy says "maybe."Los Angeles County's Chief Science Officer says "yes," while California Governor Gavin Newsom's top health deputy says "maybe."

L.A., CA Officials Disagree Over Whether Holiday Covid Surge Has Hit – Deadline

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. The move puts seniors in line before e…

California opens scarce vaccines to those 65 and older – WBOY.com

California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines, Gov. Newsom announced Wednesday.California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines, Gov. Newsom announced Wednesday.

California opens coronavirus vaccines to those 65 and older

Health care workers and those in nursing homes and other congregate living facilities can still be vaccinated, but state officials are expanding to those 65 and up because they are at the greatest risk of being hospitalized and dyingHealth care workers and those in nursing homes and other congregate living facilities can still be vaccinated, but state officials are expanding to those 65 and up because they are at the greatest risk of being hospitalized and dying

California Allowing Seniors 65 And Older To Get COVID-19 Vaccine | KPBS

Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement Wednesday puts seniors in line before emergency workers, teachers, childcare providers and food and agriculture workers even as counties complain they already don’t have enough doses to go around.Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement Wednesday puts seniors in line before emergency workers, teachers, childcare providers and food and agriculture workers even as counties complain they already don’t have enough doses to go around.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement Wednesday puts seniors in line before emergency workers, teachers, childcare providers and food and agriculture workers even as counties complain they already don’t have enough doses to go around. “There is no higher priority than efficiently and equitably distributing...

California opens scarce vaccines to those 65 and older -