Bay Area Rapid COVID-19 tests in short supply in California By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 28, 2021 Californians seeking same-day COVID-19 tests for sick kids, infection scares or employers are finding empty shelves and long delays, which could fuel outbreaks.
COVID-19 Judge requires COVID vaccines for California prison guards By Byrhonda Lyons | CalMatters | September 28, 2021 The politically powerful prison guards’ union and Gov. Gavin Newsom have resisted a COVID vaccine mandate, despite growing outbreaks.
COVID-19 California still won’t make COVID-19 workplace outbreaks public By Melissa Montalvo | CalMatters | September 27, 2021 Business opposition ends state lawmaker's bid to require reporting of COVID outbreaks, but her supporters vow to fight on.
COVID-19 Firefighters on front lines, no strangers to risk, push back on vaccine mandates By Sandy West | Kaiser Health News | September 27, 2021 Firefighters, many of whom respond to medical calls, are among those still reluctant to get vaccinated — and pushing against mandates.
COVID-19 These schools use weekly testing to keep kids in class — and COVID out By Christine Herman | WILL / Illinois Public Media | September 27, 2021 Some school districts are tapping federal dollars to set up testing programs and step up their vigilance against the virus.
City Tracking COVID in Piedmont | Sept. 24 By Exedra Staff | September 24, 2021 Big jump in reported cases since Tuesday; new CDC studies highlight the importance of masking.
COVID-19 A daily pill to treat COVID could be just months away, scientists say By JoNel Aleccia | Kaiser Health News | September 24, 2021 Results of promising clinical trials are expected as soon as late fall or winter.
COVID-19 Oakland school board approves COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students age 12 and older By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | September 23, 2021 The district board voted to enact a mandate that will go into effect no earlier than Jan. 1.
COVID-19 Who’s dying in California from COVID-19? By Hannah Getahun | CalMatters | September 22, 2021 The average age of those dying from COVID-19 dropped seven years in September, and and death rates are increasing for most racial groups.
City Tracking COVID in Piedmont | Sept. 21 By Exedra Staff | September 21, 2021 Cases bump up; county health officer says caution advised as we head into winter.