Bay Area UC Berkeley to suspend most in-person classes due to coronavirus concerns By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | March 9, 2020 While campus events for more than 150 attendees are being canceled or postponed, this does NOT include Cal Performances or intercollegiate athletics.
Featured in Category Grand Princess due to dock in Oakland Monday around noon; more COVID-19 news By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | March 9, 2020 The evacuation will take several days; and across the Bay, SF reports 5 new cases, several school closures; recommends people practice "social distancing" -- staying away from large gatherings.
Bay Area Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Contra Costa Co. By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | March 6, 2020 Officials advise residents older than 50 and people with underlying medical conditions to avoid large crowds.
Bay Area Lowell High School closed due to coronavirus concern By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | March 6, 2020 A student, who is not suspected of having the virus but whose relative is being treated for novel coronavirus, is now in self-quarantine.
Bay Area Union says at least 30 Bay Area workers quarantined after contact with virus-infected patients By James Lanaras | Bay City News | March 6, 2020 Union wants clear protocols for early assessment, masking and isolation of patients, and for hospitals to be adequately supplied and staffed.
City Piedmont monitors risk related to COVID-19 as Alameda County declares public health emergency By Exedra Staff | March 5, 2020 The city is also working with the school district to prepare safety messaging and contingency plans as needed.
Bay Area Alameda County supes to consider vaping product ban By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | February 25, 2020 Nearly 70% of Alameda County high school students having bought vaping products reported doing so at a store.
Bay Area 2 Coronavirus cases transported to Contra Costa county for medical care By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | February 25, 2020 The patients will quarantined while they battle the virus as county health officials aim to minimize the potential for exposure to the public.
health Remakes and fresh takes: On these 2019 bills, it’s now Newsom’s call By Lauren Rosenhall & CALmatters staff | September 18, 2019 In the last days of California's 2019 legislative session, hundreds of bills landed on the governor's desk. Here are some of the most consequential.
Health Matters Eye exams, other new tests are meant to detect Alzheimer’s early By Michele C. Hollow | MemoryWell | July 2, 2019 Scientists are on the hunt for reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use diagnostics in lieu of the traditional spinal tap or brain scan.