California public health officials are dipping into state and federal stockpiles to equip up to 10,000 farmworkers with masks, gloves, goggles, and other safety gear as the state confirms at least 21 human cases of bird flu as of early November.

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As California taps pandemic stockpile for bird flu, officials keep close eye on spending

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California public health officials are dipping into state and federal stockpiles to equip up to 10,000 farmworkers with masks, gloves, goggles, and other safety gear as the state confirms at least 21 human cases of bird flu as of early November. It’s the latest reminder of the state’s struggle to remain prepared amid multibillion-dollar deficits. Officials said they began distributing more than 2 million pieces of personal p…

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As California Taps Pandemic Stockpile for Bird Flu, Officials Keep Close Eye on Spending

California public health officials are distributing personal protective equipment to farmworkers to prevent the spread of bird flu, with at least 21 human cases confirmed in the state. Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic are being applied, such as coordinating emergency response with local health officials and tracking infectious diseases. The state has increased its stockpile of protective equipment, including 101 million face masks. Des…

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California public health officials are dipping into state and federal stockpiles to equip up to 10,000 farmworkers with masks, gloves, goggles, and other safety gear as the state confirms at least 21 human cases of bird flu as of early November. It’s the latest reminder of the state’s struggle to remain prepared amid multibillion-dollar deficits.  Officials said they began distributing more than 2 million pieces of personal …

As California taps pandemic stockpile for bird flu, officials keep close eye on spending

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