California Coronavirus Update: Governor Gavin Newsom Addresses Major Data Issues Amid Resignations, New Ethics Complaint About $1B Deal: “I’m Governor, The Buck Stops With Me”
She was replaced by Dr. Gil Chavez, the states former epidemiologist, who had been retired until the pandemic hit. According to the Times, Chavez and his co-chair now lead a task force whose numbers have been reduced by 50 percent due to attrition and lack of new appointees.
Date: Aug 10, 2020
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California scales back coronavirus testing task force
remains a significant contributor to the pandemic response. Dr. Gil Chavez, a new co-chair of the task force, spends the majority of his workday on its activities and it remains focused on improving and expanding testing capacity, according to a spokeswoman for the state public health department.
Date: Jul 30, 2020
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Flu-related deaths in California continue to rise, making it among 'worst seasons' in 10 years
The number may be much higher, however, since the state does not record the death rate among senior adults 65 and older, said Dr. Gil Chavez, state epidemiologist for the California Department of Public Health.
Date: Jan 09, 2018
Category: Health
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Gov. Brown declares state of emergency amid deadly hepatitis A outbreak
Vaccination is the best way to prevent infection from the hepatitis A virus, Gil Chavez, deputy director of the state departments Center for Infectious Diseases, told reporters during a conference call Friday.
Date: Oct 14, 2017
Category: Health
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California declares emergency to fight hepatitis A outbreak
The declaration allows us to move very swiftly, Dr. Gil Chavez, epidemiologist at the California Department of Public Health, told reporters. He said the state would place an order Monday or Tuesday and supplies would reach the state soon after.
Date: Oct 13, 2017
Category: Health
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California well-prepared for disease outbreaks, but flu vaccine rate is below ...
We actually are very proud of the response of public health, the states top epidemiologist Gil Chavez said. We do believe, just looking at the data we should have had many more cases, probably in the thousands.
Date: Dec 17, 2015
Category: Health
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West Nile virus spreads: Is California drought to blame?
"The lack of water can cause some sources of water to stagnate, thus making the water sources more attractive for mosquitoes to lay eggs," said Gil Chavez, deputy director of the California Department of Public Health.
Date: Jul 12, 2015
Category: Health
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This Infographic Proves Why We Need To Stop Believing Myths Related To ...
officials -- can be linked to low immunization rates in certain schools, The Los Angeles Times reported. State epidemiologist Dr. Gil Chavez told the outlet the vaccination rate in some schools is below 50 percent -- a figure that's lower than in some developing countries, UNICEF noted in the infographic.