Oct. 15—The COVID-19 vaccination rate is lower among California state workers than among the state's general population, according to data from the state Human Resources Department. Caltrans reports a higher rate, with 70% of its employees vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccinated state employees could soon come into closer contact with their unvaccinated peers as state offices reopen in the weeks ahead. "State departments normally do a lot of complex work, but it's in their subject area. The state launched pilot testing programs in the central offices of five state departments, and has expanded testing to 13 departments and 40 sites, Ortega said.
