Los Angeles Unified School District may push back vaccine mandates
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) students could get an extension when it comes to receiving their vaccinations.
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Even with a new variant, here’s why vaccines and boosters are still the best solution
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN Doctors don’t know yet exactly how well the current Covid-19 vaccines protect people against the new Omicron variant that is now in the US, but what they do know is that people shouldn’t wait to get a vaccine or booster. “Getting the maximum protection now is more important than ever
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First confirmed US case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California
The United States’ first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in California.
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Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for California prisons
An order seeking to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for California inmates has just been prevented from going forward.
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Newsom warns of potential winter spike in COVID-19
Gov. Gavin Newsom, (D-Calif.) warned Wednesday of the potential for another spike in coronavirus cases.
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Strict vaccine mandate begins for Los Angeles businesses
A new mandate in the city of Los Angeles now requires people visiting shopping malls, theaters, gyms or nail salons in Los Angeles to verify they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
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California officials prepare to vaccinate children age 5-11
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Public health departments across California are gearing up to administer coronavirus vaccines to children ages 5 to 11 in the coming weeks and officials say they are planning “family-friendly” events — including at schools — to persuade parents and guardians to get their kids vaccinated. The
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Coachella Valley Music reverses vaccine mandate at festivals
INDIO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach Festivals have announced they will no longer require full vaccination for attendees at the 2022 festival.
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California school COVID rules are shown to be inconsistent
Now that schools are back in session, parents are mastering this year’s new school vocabulary: Modified quarantine, antigen vs. PCR testing and other pandemic-era protocols.
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BREAKING NEWS: California pushes 1st U.S. vaccine mandate for schoolchildren
The State of California announces Friday the nation’s first coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren.
Continue Reading California’s second largest school district votes to mandate vaccines for eligible staff and students
The board of California’s second-largest school district unanimously approved a mandate Tuesday that all eligible students and staff must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by late December.
Continue Reading San Francisco mandates vaccines for all airport workers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco is requiring all workers at San Francisco International Airport to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing if employees are exempt. The mandate announced Tuesday applies to all on-site personnel, of which there are about 46,000. Mayor London Breed’s office said the mandate, which goes into effect immediately,
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What’s next for the CA GOP, following Newsom’s victory
Governor Gavin Newsom is the projected winner.
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80% of eligible Californians at least partially vaccinated
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 80% of the people eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine in California have received at least one dose. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the news Tuesday at a vaccine clinic in Oakland. He said California is now among the top 10 states in vaccination rates.
Continue Reading Audit: California agency bungled COVID-19 funds for homeless
A report finds a California agency didn’t properly distribute federal funds meant to help homeless residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
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First major US city announces it will mandate proof of full vaccinations for certain indoor activities
By Amir Vera and Cheri Mossburg, CNN San Francisco became the the first major US city to mandate proof of full vaccinations for certain indoor activities Thursday. City residents age 12 and older will now be required to show proof they have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, bars, gyms
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California to require vaccinations for state, healthcare workers
California will require state employees and all health care workers to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly, tightening restrictions in an effort to slow rising coronavirus infections in the nation’s most populous state, mostly among the unvaccinated.
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U.S. surpasses 35 million Covid cases over the weekend
The number of US Covid-19 cases has surpassed 35 million as California became the first state to pass four million.
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When looking at vaccination rates at hospitals, doctors say it’s important to remember not everyone working in a hospital is a highly educated medical professional.
Continue Reading Disney World and Disneyland to require masks indoors Friday
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Disney World and Disneyland, the two crown jewels of Disney’s parks unit, will again require masks indoors. The company announced on Wednesday that it was adapting its health and safety guidelines based on “guidance from health and government officials.” The resorts — which are located in Orlando, Florida and Anaheim, California —
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