The Omicron variant, first identified in South Africa, has more mutations than any scientists have seen, including some that could make it less susceptible to immunity generated from previous infections or vaccines.
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California’s coast embraces child COVID-19 shots, but demand lags inland
It’s a pattern that has experts concerned and could have serious implications for how a coronavirus winter surge could spread through various regions of the state.
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With hospitals full, Central California pleading to send COVID-19 patients to L.A.
Officials are urging California to make it easier to transfer hospital patients to places like L.A. County.
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Colorado’s COVID-19 surge is an urgent warning for California
In both states, roughly 63% of all residents are fully vaccinated. But California has one of the best coronavirus case rates in the U.S. and Colorado has one of the worst.
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Do I have to lie to get a COVID-19 booster shot? No, and here’s why
The stumbling block is the criteria listed to qualify for a booster shot when trying to book an appointment. Some have said they don’t qualify for any of the categories.
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Do I have to lie to get a COVID-19 booster shot? No, and here’s why
The stumbling block is the criteria listed to qualify for a booster shot when trying to book an appointment. Some have said they don’t qualify for any of the categories.
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70% of Californians have gotten at least one COVID vaccine dose
The milestone comes as officials urge more residents to get the shots, part of the effort to ward off a feared coronavirus resurgence this winter.
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Fearing a winter surge, California turbocharges its push for COVID booster shots
With winter coming, health officials in California and other areas are pushing harder for COVID-19 booster shots.
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Can I get my COVID-19 booster shot now? Here’s what you need to know
Some health officials, including in California, are increasingly pointing out that eligibility criteria can be interpreted in a more expansive way.
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How worried should California be about another winter COVID-19 surge? What we know
There are continued concerns that California could see a resurgence of COVID-19 over the coming weeks and months, with colder weather pushing more people indoors and immunity possibly waning among seniors who have yet to get booster shots.