Lawmaker Calls for Hearing on California’s COVID-Reporting Glitch

Lawmaker Calls for Hearing on California’s COVID-Reporting Glitch
California Department of Public Health Director and State Health Officer Dr. Sonia Angell (L) speaks as California Gov. Gavin Newsom (R) looks on during a news conference at the California Department of Public Health in Sacramento, Calif., on Feb. 27, 2020. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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California Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R–Rocklin) is calling for an immediate joint oversight hearing following a glitch in state data leading to a backlog of approximately 300,000 COVID-19 test results.
A few days later, California’s top public health official, Dr. Sonia Angell, resigned without giving a reason. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Angell departed for “personal reasons.” It’s unclear whether her resignation is directly related to the data glitch. 
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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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