This graph from the Public Health Covid dashboard shows the number of confirmed and probable cases of Covid by age in the county since March 14, 2020, including more than 5,000 confirmed cases among children
by Natalie Hanson
posted July 7
California children are lagging behind adults in vaccination rates, and misinformation about vaccine safety may increase risks for families, health experts say.
The battle over scientific data versus politicized debate erupted in Butte County, where parents and political leaders at times pushed false information about the virus to argue against shutdowns and removal of masking requirements.