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State fines Kaiser $499K for COVID worker safety violations
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Kaiser Permanente has been cited more than any other California health system for violations of worker safety during the pandemic.COVID-19
School district thanks community for following health guidelines during upcoming vacation week
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District officials to families: "thank you for doing your part to keep everyone as safe as possible."City
Tracking COVID in Piedmont | Feb. 12
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Small uptick this week even as cases drop in the county.COVID-19
CDC says masks must fit tightly – and two are better than one
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A scientist whose research tests the effectiveness of different fabrics at filtering out airborne particles says new guidelines for mask-wearing stress the importance of close fit and effective materials.COVID-19
New vaccine priorities: Californians with health conditions are eligible next month
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Under the new state guidelines, people ages 16 to 64 with chronic, high-risk conditions and disabilities will join older Californians, food workers and educators. But not until March 15.COVID-19
State’s first two cases of South African COVID-19 variant confirmed in Alameda, Santa Clara counties
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The 501Y.V2 or B.1.351 variant is one of several recent mutations of the virus and may be more contagious and slightly more resistant to vaccines.COVID-19
Statements by PUSD superintendent, Board of Education president at Feb. 8 school board meeting
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Nearly one year into the pandemic and with school reopening finally a reality, Supt Randy Booker and Board of Ed president Cory Smegal had messages for the school community.City
Tracking COVID-19 in Piedmont | Feb. 9
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Case rates in town have leveled off, and although Alameda County is still Tier I, there has been a 28% decrease in new cases from two weeks ago.California
