COVID-19
California
Alameda county moves into ‘yellow tier’
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While only around 53 percent of eligible Alameda County residents are fully vaccinated, Piedmont's numbers are much higher, at nearly 80%, according to the latest county health data.Bay Area
Vaccine trials for children ages 5-11 begin
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Pfizer could apply for emergency authorization for the Covid vaccine for this age group as early as September.COVID-19
Covid was a tipping point for telehealth. If some have their way, virtual visits are here to stay
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In a nationwide poll last year, the overwhelming majority of Americans who had used telehealth said they “liked it” or “loved it" and would continue using it after the pandemic.COVID-19
Newsom: 99% of schools to reopen fully in fall
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Lots of uncertainty remains and the definition of “reopening” is vague even as state officials vow to open classrooms full-time in the fall.California
Newsom reopening comments backfire: State of emergency to stay
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At the inaugural "Vax for the Win" event Friday, Newsom backpedaled on the state’s June 15 grand reopening plans.California
Four things to know about the California budget deal
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California Assembly and Senate budget leaders announce a budget deal that includes stimulus checks, more in-state students at UC campuses and more money for public health and undocumented immigrants.COVID-19
Masks at work, unless everyone’s vaccinated
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The state’s workplace safety agency on Thursday night passed rules that require employees to wear masks unless everyone in the room is fully vaccinated.Bay Area
Bay Area health officers urge schools to commit to full-time in-person learning in fall
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With a significant drop in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations, plus higher vaccination rates, it will be safe to return to classrooms full-time, the group said.California
