California
COVID-19
California school officials push for standardized testing waiver amid Covid-19 spike
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Amid the largest daily number of cases California has experienced yet, State Board of Education members say they want a testing waiver.
COVID-19
California’s slow vaccine rollout a critical test for Newsom
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Golden State lags nation in vaccinations, but mass-vaccination sites are on the way, and more news on the latest efforts to combat coronavirus in the state.Bay Area
Coliseum could become a drive-thru vaccination site
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Oakland Athletics and public health officials are discussing a plan to use the stadium as a mass-vaccination location.COVID-19
Bay Area’s ICU capacity below 1 percent, stay-home order still in effect
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Four of the state five COVID regions, including the Bay Area, remain under the stay-at-home order that went into effect mid-December.Bay Area
Pandemic creates ‘weird boom time’ for some Bay Area remote workers
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Remote workers typically make more, are less likely to be laid off, and don’t have to risk daily exposure like essential workers, about half of whom are low-wage employees.COVID-19
California’s school reopening plan puts tight deadlines on districts, legislature
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Schools would have to offer in-person learning for primary students starting Feb 16 in order to get the full funds under the governor’s $89.5 billion education budget.COVID-19
Is your COVID vaccine venue prepared to handle rare, life-threatening reactions?
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The drugstores and drive-thru clinics integral to the vaccine rollout must be prepared to treat vaccine recipients who suffer anaphylaxis, a rare but potentially fatal allergic reaction.Around Town
