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Is It Time to Change the Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’?

December 7, 2021 Victoria Knight

This article is republished from Kaiser Health News. As more indoor venues require proof of vaccination for entrance and with winter—as well as omicron, a new covid variant—looming, scientists and public health officials are debating

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First Detected Omicron Variant Case in U.S. Arrived in S.F.

December 1, 2021 Momo Chang

The first known COVID omicron variant case has been reported in the U.S. after a traveler from South Africa arrived in San Francisco. From CNN: “The individual was a traveler who returned from South Africa on November

Should We Prepare for a Winter COVID Surge?

November 17, 2021 Momo Chang

Many of us are tired of hearing about COVID and would like to be able to see friends, travel, and gather. Some of us have already been doing that. After vaccines were introduced, there was

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Pfizer vaccines for 5-11 year-olds may be coming soon

September 20, 2021 Momo Chang

Pfizer/BioNTech, the maker of one of the COVID-19 vaccines, announced that their trial on children ages 5-11 is safe and that the vaccine generated antibodies to the virus. They are expected to submit to the

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COVID Vaccine Myths, Questions, and Facts

September 8, 2021 Howard Dyckoff

We gathered the latest info on vaccines.

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OUSD’s Back to School Plans

August 6, 2021 Momo Chang

School starts next week, and the district has shared its plans for both COVID safety and supporting the mental well-being of students. In a recorded webinar, OUSD staff members share the overall plans and what

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Alameda County Mask Mandate Starts Tuesday, August 3, 2021

August 2, 2021 Momo Chang

Alameda County will have a mask mandate starting tomorrow (Tuesday, August 3, 2021). What this means is, regardless of if you’re vaccinated, you must wear a mask indoors at all public spaces. This mask mandate

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State and health care workers will need vaccines or weekly COVID tests as Delta variant spreads

July 26, 2021 Momo Chang

CA State Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state’s healthcare and state workers will need proof of COVID vaccination or weekly COVID tests. Those who are unvaccinated will also be required to wear masks

What to Know About the New Mask Guidelines

May 14, 2021 Momo Chang

Have questions about the new CDC mask guidelines?

COVID Vaccine for Younger Children in the Works

May 6, 2021 Momo Chang

According to data from Alameda County, 45.7 percent of people in Oakland who are 16 and up are fully vaccinated against COVID, and 69.3 percent who have received at least one dose. The FDA may