City Tracking COVID in Piedmont | Nov. 9 By Exedra Staff | November 9, 2021 Big jump in cases since last week; California starts to see uptick as well.
covid What’s the difference between PCR and antigen tests? A molecular biologist explains By Nathaniel Hafer Assistant Professor, Program in Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School | The Conversation | November 9, 2021 Each test plays a role in detecting the novel coronavirus and helping prevent its spread.
California California rolled out websites and apps to fight COVID-19 — did they work? By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | November 9, 2021 Despite hiccups and even some larger malfunctions, the state's COVID information systems have largely been a success.
business Are California’s vaccine rules making inequality worse? By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | November 8, 2021 The problem is particularly acute when it comes to public education because it could block already underserved students from school.
COVID-19 Why vaccine doses differ for babies, kids, teens and adults By Brian Peppers Assistant Professor of Pediatric and Adult Allergy/Immunology, West Virginia University | The Conversation | November 5, 2021 An immunologist explains how your immune system changes as you mature.
covid Is COVID-19 here to stay? A team of biologists explains how a virus becomes endemic By Sara Sawyer, Arturo Barbachano-Guerrero and Cody Warren | The Conversation | November 5, 2021 The ultimate fate of a virus depends on how well it maintains its transmission.
California State schools chief apologizes to private, parochial school leaders for mishandling federal COVID aid By John Fensterwald | EdSource | November 5, 2021 Tony Thurmond acknowledges frustration and promises to free up $187 million, much of it for urban parochial schools.
Bay Area What’s next for schools after COVID vaccine OK’d for children? By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | November 4, 2021 Some parents are hoping schools will ease masking and testing requirements, but that could still be months away.
Arts & Entertainment NYC’s Ballet Hispánico celebrates 50 years of challenging narratives By Jennifer Modenessi | Bay City News Foundation | November 3, 2021 The 17-member dance company performs at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday night.
covid Vaccinations for California kids ages 5 to 11 could begin this week By Diana Lambert | Edsource | November 2, 2021 The CDC approved the Pfizer vax for younger children on Tuesday.