The number of people being infected and falling seriously ill with COVID-19 is no longer accelerating at dramatic rates and even beginning to flatten in some areas.
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Coronavirus case rate among unvaccinated Californians is six times that of the vaccinated
The chasm in coronavirus case rates between unvaccinated and vaccinated Californians is continuing to widen, state data show, as some officials move to require the shots for both work and play.
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WATCH: County health leadership gives update on Delta variant, vaccines, school reopening & more
Santa Cruz County health leaders, led by public health officer Gail Newel, will provide an update on the status of vaccine dissemination and the virus at a noon press conference.
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California doing much better with Delta variant than Florida, Texas. Here’s why
California’s coronavirus case rate remains significantly less than Florida and Texas: two common points of comparison given their population size and different pandemic responses.
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California lawmakers and teachers unions stop short of a vaccine mandate
Even as the delta variant causes spikes in COVID-19 case numbers just weeks before the new school year, state lawmakers have yet to issue a vaccine mandate for public school teachers.
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LOOKOUT PM: Rio postponement among other venue adjustments; Capitola’s outdoor dining plan
Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS), an inspired, professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that…
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All in a day’s work: Dr. Jack Watson mentors UCSC students to become future doctors in Santa Cruz County
Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine Physician Dr. Jack Watson, MD, is passionate about getting more young people in Santa Cruz County interested in becoming doctors or pursuing other health care careers, addressing a need at a time dozens of physicians are retiring in the next several years.
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LOOKOUT PM: Aptos has a bronze medalist with a great story; Boardwalk loses power
Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Cruz County service area is building partnerships with community and government organizations…
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LOOKOUT PM: Fires make their own weather; UCSC researchers rescuing abalone
A happy Tuesday evening to all — and particularly to Lookout’s indefatigable Deputy Managing Editor, Mark Conley, who’s celebrating another trip around the sun today. Cheers from the Lookout Santa Cruz Staff … this Lookout PM is on us. And for those headed out for a late meal or the like, a reminder to be […]
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LOOKOUT PM: Lightning threat, indoor masking deliberation & ocean-aged wine
Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS), an inspired, professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that…