Experts say everyone should be wearing a mask, and many recommend vaccine verification requirements. But even with both of those, there are risks.
Maura Dolan
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How San Francisco confirmed the first U.S. Omicron case so quickly
A UC San Francisco lab that analyzes coronavirus test results is a big reason behind the quick identification of the Omicron variant in California.
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What we know about the San Francisco patient with first U.S. Omicron variant case
The fully vaccinated individual returned home from South Africa on Nov. 22 and subsequently tested positive for the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
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San Francisco airport becomes first in U.S. to require COVID-19 vaccinations for workers
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Election fraud conspiracy theories ahead of recall vote raise fears of violence
Ballots have yet to be counted, but some conservatives are already convinced that only fraud will allow Gov. Gavin Newsom to avoid recall in California. Such mistrust could backfire for the recall campaign.
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Inside the social media war that could turn the California recall
Social media advertising has taken on outsized proportions during the effort to recall Gavin Newsom, because of the compressed campaign schedule.
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California recall reality: Newsom could be replaced by candidate with far fewer votes
Legal scholars say courts would uphold California’s recall law, even if an incumbent were replaced by someone with fewer ballots.
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Newsom can call recall proponents ‘Republicans and Trump supporters,’ judge rules
In a tentative ruling, a judge said Gov. Gavin Newsom can refer to backers of his recall as “Republicans and Trump supporters” in the state of California’s official voter guide for the Sept. 14 vote.
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Recall leaders sue to stop Newsom from calling them Republicans, Trump supporters
The lawsuit by the leaders of the recall campaign contends that Newsom’s ballot arguments contain false and misleading information. One UC Davis law professor said he would be “shocked” if the suit succeeded.
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Bay Area counties mandate indoor masks as Delta variant rages; Santa Cruz stands pat
Officials in a large swath of the Bay Area announce residents will again need to wear masks in indoor public settings regardless of vaccination status. Neighboring Santa Clara and San Mateo are among the counties reinstituting the mandate, but Santa Cruz County is sticking to recommending, not requiring, masks indoors.