(NPR) California Activates 'Mass Fatality' Program As State Sets New Virus Records

California Activates 'Mass Fatality' Program As State Sets New Virus Records

California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds up a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a Los Angeles medical facility. Coronavirus cases continue to soar in the state as hospitals struggle to keep up with the surge.



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California Activates 'Mass Fatality' Program As State Sets New Virus Records

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state has 60 refrigerated units available if needed. He also said that 5,000 body bags were distributed to some of the hardest-hit counties.