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As California Taps Pandemic Stockpile for Bird Flu, Officials Keep Close Eye on Spending

KFF Health News

According to the state, the current stockpile includes 101 million face masks, 26 million more than the 90-day supply recommended by the state’s pandemic preparedness guideline. And California has a history of swinging back and forth on preparedness. Republican Gov.

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As California taps pandemic stockpile for bird flu, officials keep close eye on spending

HEALTHBEAT

California has 88 million N95 face masks According to the state, the current stockpile includes 101 million face masks, 26 million more than the 90-day supply recommended by the state’s pandemic preparedness guideline. And California has a history of swinging back and forth on preparedness. Republican Gov.