COVID-19
California
State clarifies isolation rules for workers, including school staff
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CalOSHA rules for COVID-positive, asymptomatic workers require a five-day isolation followed by five days of wearing a mask around others.health
Unboosted: California COVID-19 booster rate falls below 40% in most counties
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The Bay Area boasts the highest rate, at 55%, but in only San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo counties are more than half the population boosted.Bay Area
State to extend indoor mask mandate through Feb. 15 amid omicron wave
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Top state health officer says no plans to require distance learning for schools.COVID-19
California admits to COVID data weakness
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The state lacks critical data on just how severely the virus, especially the omicron variant, is affecting Californians.Bay Area
Oakland Unified says about 900 students and staff tested positive for COVID before start of school
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Some 269 teachers were absent on Monday, the first day of instruction in the new semester.COVID-19
FDA expands booster eligibility to children ages 12 to 15
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Final approval requires a sign-off from the CDC.covid
Mask rules tightened for indoor settings as local cases soar
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No more exemptions for small gatherings like college and fitness classes.California
California will follow CDC’s new COVID safety guidelines
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The new guidelines change some recommended isolation and quarantine timelines.COVID-19
