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America’s obesity epidemic threatens effectiveness of any COVID vaccine
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As scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, experts say obesity could prove an impediment--a sobering prospect for a nation in which nearly half of all adults are obese.California
With caveats, hopeful news for preschools planning young kids’ return
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Hundreds of thousands of essential workers have kept their kids in day care during the pandemic out of necessity and, so far, these centers haven't been big disease spreaders. But the evidence remains incomplete.Bay Area
Going down? Maybe not. State reports technical glitch led to COVID-19 undercount
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The buggy system was revealed a day after Gov. Gavin Newsom reported a welcome drop in the state’s positivity rate. An undercount hampers counties’ ability to investigate cases.COVID-19
Pandemic’s bumps and backlash shape Montana race poised to steer US Senate
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Gov. Steve Bullock's response to the pandemic has helped raise his profile as he challenges incumbent Republican Sen. Steve Daines.Uncategorized
Bay Area coronavirus updates | Tue., Aug 4
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63 new cases in Alameda County since Monday; the state's seven-day average of daily positive cases fell more than 20 percent.Bay Area
Gov. Newsom says COVID-19 positivity rate trending down
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Newsom reiterated his pleas to residents across the state to continue following state health guidelines by wearing face coverings, maintaining distance from others and minimizing social mixing with people from different households.California
California GOP consultant rues ‘big mistake’ that led to family’s COVID infections
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Richard Costigan, a well-respected fixture in state Capitol circles, has detailed his family’s ongoing experiences with COVID-19 on social media after catching the virus — he surmises — at a backyard gathering.COVID-19
What seniors can expect as their new normal in a post-vaccine world
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Telemedicine, road trips instead of flying and continued social distancing will remain — even after there is a vaccine for COVID-19.Bay Area