People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks in most places, the CDC suggested. But in California, it may be a week or more before changes would be considered locally.
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What the CDC mask changes mean for travel, shopping, gatherings, outdoor life and more
In a momentous turn in the fight against COVID-19, federal officials are significantly easing mask guidelines as the threat of the pandemic rapidly fades.
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Latino and Black Californians less likely to have received COVID-19 vaccine
A Los Angeles Times analysis finds disparities in who’s getting vaccinated, also showing lower figures in more disadvantaged parts of California.
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There’s growing confidence that the worst of COVID-19 is behind California
Public health experts are optimistic that coronavirus case rates and vaccinations are trending in the right directions.
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Confidence grows that COVID-19 vaccines hold their own against variants
The reassurance comes as California continues to report one of the lowest per-capita daily coronavirus case counts of any state in the U.S.
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In dramatic shift, California COVID-19 hospitalizations are lowest since pandemic’s start
The increase in infections in Santa Cruz County is small and “expected.” It is largely due to transmission of COVID-19…
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California coronavirus cases plummet despite surges in Oregon, Washington
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 has given 30 million COVID-19 vaccinations, but demand may be dropping
Providers in California have given a promising number COVID-19 vaccinations. Now health officials worry demand is topping off — and way too soon.
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Is it finally safe to get back to normal, pre-COVID-19 life? Here’s what experts say
Doctors and other health experts weigh in on what they feel comfortable doing as coronavirus cases in California continue to plummet.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments to California resume as COVID cases keep falling
An expected allocation of 87,800 doses will be the first direct federal shipment of Johnson & Johnson since the vaccine was temporarily halted.