A month after California’s reopening lifted most pandemic restrictions, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, worrying public health officials as they contend with the more infectious Delta variant and the lagging pace of vaccinations in some communities.
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Are the COVID surge and Delta variant putting California’s reopening at risk? What we know
Despite the startling increases in new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations, officials stress that this uptick is different from earlier waves.
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L.A. County returns to indoor mask rules. What it means for dining, shopping and more
The mask rules will essentially revert back to where they were before the county lifted them prior to the June 15 reopening.
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County & MAH make it easier to ‘Vax up Santa Cruz!’: As Delta concerns grow, effort mirrors pushes elsewhere
The MAH news comes as the county announced that SCCPH is partnering with the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County to provide funding and support to local businesses and organizations interested in providing COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine information to their staff and the community.
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A quarter of unvaccinated young adults unlikely to get a COVID-19 shot, study finds
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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‘The virus will find you’: Unvaccinated people face growing danger as Delta variant stalls herd immunity
Unvaccinated people, perhaps hoping they might outlast the pandemic without getting a shot or getting sick, may be playing an increasingly risky game of chance.
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FAQ: Are COVID-19 symptoms different if I’m infected with the Delta variant?
If the Delta variant catches you, will your COVID-19 symptoms be different than for people infected with earlier strains of the coronavirus?
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The cost of fighting COVID in California (where 63,000 people have died): At least $12.3 billion
An influx of taxpayer money has paid for everything from masks, hospital beds and student laptops to extra workers for unemployment hotlines and tracing contacts.
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California to require masks at schools, though CDC says they’re not needed if vaccinated
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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How your DNA might make you more susceptible to COVID-19
Scientists have found 13 places in the human genome that may influence our susceptibility to a coronavirus infection or risk of severe COVID-19.