Here’s what you need to know amid a holiday season — including Easter, Ramadan and Passover — spring break and events like Coachella and Stagecoach.
Luke Money
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Most Californians favor COVID vaccine requirements even as they’re lifted, poll finds
Most Californians favor keeping COVID-19 vaccine requirements in place even as governments ease the rules, poll finds.
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Infectious Omicron BA.2 now dominant in U.S., with coronavirus spring rise likely
The highly infectious BA.2 Omicron subvariant is now the dominant version of the coronavirus circulating in the United States, according to federal estimates, a development that is triggering fresh concerns of a potential springtime wave.
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California could see coronavirus increase this spring because of Omicron subvariant BA.2
With infections rising in parts of Africa, Asia and Europe, officials say they wouldn’t be surprised if new cases climbed again in the U.S.
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California moves to lift vaccine, test verification at sizable indoor events
Starting April 1, guests at concerts, conventions and sporting contests will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test, though screening is still strongly recommended.
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Coronavirus cases are rising in Europe. Is it a warning for California?
Throughout the pandemic, the U.S. has followed Europe by several weeks in waves of cases, and that could happen again, health experts warn.
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‘Deltacron’ is a hybrid of Delta and Omicron variants. How worried should California be?
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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California surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases, equal to nearly 1 in 4 residents
The case count is larger than the combined population of San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, and equivalent to nearly 25% of Californians testing positive at some point in the past two-plus years.
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Is it safe to lift indoor mask rules in California schools? Here’s what health experts say
California’s strict indoor mask rules at schools have helped prevent major coronavirus outbreaks on campuses.
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California lifts school mask mandate after March 11; still ‘highly recommended’ in Santa Cruz County
After Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the relaxing of mask mandates for K-12 schools after March 11, Santa Cruz County schools said they would follow suit, with masks no longer required but “highly recommended” after that date amid the COVID-19 pandemic.