Monica Gandhi

infectious disease doctor and professor of medicine at UCSF

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Monica Gandhi is an infectious disease doctor and professor of medicine at UCSF.

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California will drop its school mask mandate on March 12, though LAUSD has not announced whether it will do so. Is it really safe for kids and adults to go maskless?

CA relaxes mask rules, but vulnerable people should still consider face coverings and boosters

California will drop its school mask mandate on March 12, though LAUSD has not announced whether it will do so. Is it really safe for kids and adults to go maskless?

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LA County will soon require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test at bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges.

Vax mandate for LA bars is set for October. Will fully vaccinated people feel safe enough to resume nightlife?

LA County will soon require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test at bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

On Tuesday, for the fifth day in a row, LA County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases.

More than 1000 COVID cases emerge in LA for fifth straight day. It’s the first major spike since March

On Tuesday, for the fifth day in a row, LA County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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