California Mandates COVID-19 Booster Shots For Health Care Workers

State hospitals in California are not overwhelmed with new COVID-19 patients, but they are experiencing staffing shortages. Governor Gavin Newsom plans to ensure hospitals are prepared, with more details to be announced. Currently, 70% of Californians are fully vaccinated, but only 42% have received booster shots.

What is the current situation in state hospitals regarding COVID patients?

• All patients have been discharged.

• Hospitals have more staff than needed.

• There are fewer staff members to treat existing patients.

• Hospitals are overwhelmed with new COVID patients.

What is Governor Gavin Newsom's focus regarding hospitals?

• To close down hospitals.

• To increase hospital taxes.

• To ensure hospitals are ready.

• To reduce hospital funding.

What is the expected announcement from Governor Newsom about?

• Details about his hospital preparedness plan.

• A new vaccination campaign.

• A statewide lockdown.

• New COVID restrictions.

What percentage of Californians have been fully vaccinated?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

What percentage of Californians have received their booster shots?

• 32%

• 42%

• 52%

• 62%