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Jackie Fortiér
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Former Senior Health Reporter
Stories by Jackie Fortiér
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We want to hear from you about your experiences with nursing facilities during this pandemic.
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Economic turmoil due to the coronavirus pandemic has caused millions of Californians to lose their jobs — and their employer-sponsored health insurance.
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New state projections suggest lifting shelter-in-place orders would lead to a spike in infections this summer.
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The 24/7 program will keep hospital beds open for critically ill patients.
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Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser said the case "could rise to the level of [patient] abandonment."
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Masks, gloves, and gowns are being reserved for health workers caring for coronavirus patients, leaving others unprotected.
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Home health aides and nursing home workers have little access to protective gear, making them possible coronavirus spreaders.
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This week Gov. Newsom announced the California Health Corps. At least one Southern California dentist has already signed up.
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Your teeth cleaning will wait, those gloves are needed elsewhere.
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The federal government hopes to conserve the limited supply of personal protective gear like masks and gowns.
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Masks and gowns help keep health care workers from getting infected and from spreading the virus to elderly and disabled patients, who are especially susceptible.
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L.A. health officials are encouraging doctors to send kits to commercial labs for testing.
