city Tracking COVID in Piedmont | August 27 By Exedra Staff | August 27, 2021 Slight uptick in cases as the third week of school concludes.
California Vaccination rates founder among all states’ poorest residents By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | August 27, 2021 In Alameda County, about 59% of eligible Medi-Cal recipients had received at least one dose of vaccine by early August versus about 83% of all eligible county residents.
California Quarantines and teacher shortages: a double whammy for California districts By John Fensterwald and Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | August 27, 2021 Superintendents argue that a new independent study law doesn't suit shorter-term quarantine learning.
COVID-19 Oakland teachers, staff demand more COVID-19 testing in schools By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | August 26, 2021 COVID cases among students in OUSD schools are increasing, according to union officials.
COVID-19 Cal/OSHA encourages indoor masking for all By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation and Exedra Staff | August 26, 2021 The agency's position remains a recommendation, rather than a mandate.
COVID-19 Nurse shortages in California reaching crisis point By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | August 26, 2021 COVID-19 burnout is driving many nurses to quit, and hospital administrators say the state’s new vaccine mandate is compounding the shortage, too.
City Tracking COVID in Piedmont | August 24 By Exedra Staff | August 24, 2021 As cases rise, the school district takes additional steps to minimize the spread of COVID in schools.
COVID-19 What does full FDA approval of vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use? By Jennifer Girotto Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut | August 24, 2021 One-third of Americans say they won't consider being vaccinated against COVID-19 until the vaccine receives full FDA approval.
COVID-19 California Medical Board threatens to sanction doctors who abuse mask exemptions By John Fensterwald | EdSource | August 24, 2021 The board encouraged members of the public to file complaints if they believe they see inappropriate exemptions.
Business & Finance Yoga classes, therapy and 401(k)s: California businesses beefing up benefits to attract workers By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | August 24, 2021 California businesses are responding to a labor shortage with social media pleas, hiring incentives, and more money.