Dr. Mark Ghaly revealed a new variant of COVID-19, referred to as the L452R variant, has been identified around California. The variant has been identified in several large outbreaks in Santa Clara County recently.
A group of doctors at UCSF are calling for California schools to reopen by February 1. They say kids at school are not the primary drivers of the spread and distance learning is leading to mental health issues.
California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica S. Pan issued a statement today recommending providers to pause the administration of lot 41L20A of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.