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California Commences LGBTQI+ Specific Data Collection For COVID-19 & all other reportable diseases

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Dr. Mark Ghaly                                      Screenshot via SCVTV Santa Clarita Valley public television SACRAMENTO – Speaking to reporters Tuesday during a noon press briefing, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr.

Mark Ghaly announced that under new emergency regulations the state would immediately begin collecting sexual orientation & gender identity (SOGI) data on COVID-19 as well as “all other reportable diseases.” Dr.

Ghaly noted that by requiring healthcare providers and local health departments to collect and report voluntary data on the gender identity and sexual orientation of patients, it will allow the state’s public health officials to gain a better understanding on how the LGBTQI+ community is being

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