covid The hunt for coronavirus variants: how the new one was found and what we know so far By The Conversation | November 26, 2021 The World Health Organization named the new variant "omicron" Friday and described it as a variant of concern.
COVID-19 Tattoos help some people heal as they mourn COVID losses By Heidi de Marco | Kaiser Health News | November 23, 2021 Nearly a third of Americans have tattoos, and much of that ink is some kind of memorialization.
COVID-19 Another COVID holiday: Is California in a better place this year? By Ana B. Ibarra and Hannah Getahun | CalMatters | November 23, 2021 Eighteen counties, mostly rural ones, have more hospitalized COVID-19 patients today than a year ago.
COVID-19 Success of COVID antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy and accurate tests By JoNel Aleccia | Kaiser Health News | November 22, 2021 The promising antiviral drugs to treat COVID must be given to patients within three to five days of their first symptoms.
covid An infectious disease physician explains why oral antiviral pills for COVID-19 are badly needed By Patrick Jackson, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia | The Conversation | November 19, 2021 Two new antiviral drugs could soon be the first effective oral treatments for COVID-19 to help keep people out of the hospital.
California Cal State requires students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 — but mandate is unevenly enforced By Michaella Huck, Zaeem Shaikh, and Julian Mendoza | November 19, 2021 Some campuses bar students without proof of vaccination or an exemption, while others allow them to continue on-campus classes.
COVID-19 Quarantine and tracing rules are all over the map for school students By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred | Kaiser Health News | November 16, 2021 Inconsistent policies can frustrate families and teachers.
City COVID-19 PCR testing site at City Hall By Exedra Staff | November 16, 2021 Open to all on Sundays and Mondays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
COVID-19 Newsom extends COVID emergency rules By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | November 15, 2021 The governor cited a possible surge in COVID cases and short-staffed hospitals when announcing his decision.
Cal Pandemic caused decline in international students at California colleges but return has begun By Larry Gordon | EdSource | November 15, 2021 Despite travel restrictions, California still enrolled most foreign students in nation, led by USC and UC campuses.