The Battle Over Vaccine Rules for Kids Reignites in California
Lawmakers want to create stricter vaccine mandates, especially for children. They anticipate an especially fierce fight in the coming months....
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Jan
27
Jan
Teachers Demand Increased COVID Safety Measures, Threaten Strike
With threat of a teachers' strike looming, COVID-19 safety concerns remained a central focus at Wednesday’s West Contra Costa Board of Education meeting....
25
Jan
Teaching During COVID Has Me More ‘Stressed, Exhausted and Drained’ Than Ever
A Kennedy High teacher describes the frustration she feels as COVID-19, driven by the omicron surge, makes its way through WCCUSD classrooms....
23
Jan
Q&A With State Epidemiologist on COVID Vaccines
State epidemiologist and infectious disease expert Dr. Erica Pan answers some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine....
22
Jan
With Pandemic Protections Gone, Essential Workers Face Omicron Alone
Essential workers say they are bearing the brunt of the pandemic again, but this time, there is less government support....
20
Jan
KN95 Masks on the Way for WCCUSD Students as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
WCCUSD Superintendent Kenneth "Chris" Hurst addressed the rising COVID-19 cases and substitute teacher pay in the district before the school board Wednesday....
14
Jan
Students and Teachers Express Concern Over District’s Handling of Omicron Surge
The West Contra Costa school board met Thursday to discuss the district's response to the COVID-19 surge caused by the omicron variant....
10
Jan
‘Don’t Underestimate Omicron,’ Virologist Says
The omicron variant is driving up the number of COVID-19 cases, a result of vaccine inequity, misinformation and a false sense of security, medical experts say....
07
Jan
Unboosted: California COVID-19 Booster Rate Falls Below 40% in Most Counties
In 19 California counties, less than a third of vaccinated residents have gotten COVID-19 booster shots. One health official blames “pandemic fatigue.”...
06
Jan
Pandemic Further Worsens Ongoing Youth Mental Health Crisis
Suicidal behavior and other mental health issues have been on the rise among young people for years, a disturbing trend the pandemic has made worse....
04
Jan
California Adds Twist to New CDC Advice on Quarantines
Like the CDC, California recommends isolating for five days after being diagnosed with COVID-19, but it also recommends a negative test before ending isolation....
02
Jan
Public Health Experts Worry About CDC’s Shortened Isolation Time Following Exposure to COVID
Public health experts are expressing concern about Centers for Disease Control guidelines that half the isolation time after an individual is exposed to COVID....
27
Dec
Appointments Needed for COVID-19 Tests Through CCHS
A sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 tests has prompted Contra Costa Health Services to require appointments at its Richmond and San Ramon clinics....
21
Dec
On The Record With Gov. Gavin Newsom: California Continues to Lead the Fight Against COVID-19
California has led the nation’s fight against COVID-19 through robust vaccination efforts rooted in science and data, writes Gov. Gavin Newsom....
18
Dec
Omicron Variant Prompts Officials to Urge Vaccinations & Boosters
Health officials across the Bay Area strongly recommend COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots and other safety practices to help hold off the omicron variant....
