Gov. Newsom Stands Firm on Mandates as State Reaches COVID Milestone
Despite protests, vaccine mandates in California appear to have helped the state reach the lowest COVID-19 case rate in the U.S....
25
Oct
19
Oct
Maternal Health Experts Dispel COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Around Infertility
Pregnant people are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms and should get the vaccine, but misinformation about fertility has suppressed vaccination rates....
14
Oct
Churches Play Key Role in Getting Black People Vaccinated
A woman born with and blinded by syphilis because her father was in the Tuskegee experiment got the COVID-19 vaccine only after her church offered it....
07
Oct
West Contra Costa Board of Education Discusses Anti-Vaccine Protestors on Campuses
Anti-vax protestors, COVID-19 testing, textbooks and teacher shortages were all discussed at the Oct. 6 West Contra Costa school board meeting....
02
Oct
Student COVID Vaccinations: California Becomes First State to Require Them for Kids 12 and Up
Once the COVID-19 vaccine is FDA approved for children 12 and up, it will be added to California's list of required vaccinations for students in grades 7-12....
22
Sep
Some Eager, Some Reluctant — Teens Reflect on the Vaccine
One is trying to convince their dad to get the COVID-19 vaccine, while another got the shot because theirs made the appointment. That and more from Vista High....
21
Sep
Advocates Work to Counteract Vaccine Hesitancy in Black Communities
Misinformation and distrust of the medical system have helped make many Black people reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine....
15
Sep
COVID-19 Vaccination or Test Required For Some Contra Costa County Businesses
To enter restaurants, bars, gyms and certain other Contra Costa businesses, people will have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or recent negative test....
10
Sep
Doctors Urge Americans to Get Vaccinated to Stop Delta Variant
CDC doctors stressed the importance of getting vaccinated against the coronavirus and addressed concerns over booster shots and changing health regulations....
18
Aug
Face-To-Face Outreach Helps Vaccinate Latino Communities
Community organizers in California have found some success in convincing Latinos to get vaccinated with a focus on building trust and one-on-one approaches....
09
Aug
Recibí la vacuna COVID-19, y tu también deberías recibirla
Después de recibir su primera vacuna de Moderna, "estaba tan agradecida de haber comenzado el proceso de vacunación contra COVID-19", escribe una mujer de Richmond....
29
Jul
Vaccine ‘More Urgent Than Ever’ As Delta Variant Spreads
As the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads, the CDC has updated its guidance on mask wearing and continues to stress the importance of getting vaccinated....
26
Jul
Local Health Officials Urge Employers to Require COVID-19 Vaccine and Masks
Contra Costa, San Francisco and Santa Clara health leaders say employers need to keep COVID-19 safety protocols in place and require workers to get vaccinated....
15
Jul
Q&A: Delta COVID Variant Spreading Among the Unvaccinated
Contra Costa County Health Officer Dr. Chris Farnitano spoke with The CC Pulse about the delta variant, vaccinations and the increase in COVID-19 cases....
13
Jul
Medical Experts Say the Fully Vaccinated Should Keep Wearing Masks
Conflicting advice from the CDC and WHO has confused many, but a panel of medical experts say people should still wear masks even if they're fully vaccinated....
