Kaiser Permanente has been cited more than any other California health system for violations of worker safety during the pandemic.
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Scientists like their odds against the wily coronavirus from South Africa
COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against the coronavirus strain from South Africa, but scientists remain confident that humans have the upper hand.
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California’s COVID-19 surge is receding, but officials still call for holiday caution
The news you need to know today about COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County, including deaths, hospitalizations, positivity rate…
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Seven ways to make your COVID-19 mask more effective with a better fit
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 South African coronavirus variant is in California. What you need to know
The news you need to know today about COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County, including deaths, hospitalizations, positivity rate…
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Two masks may be better than one in reducing COVID exposure, CDC report finds
Placing a cloth mask over a medical one or putting on a tightly fitted medical mask could reduce exposure, a CDC report finds. There are caveats.
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New coronavirus variants are everywhere: Will they drag out the pandemic?
The emergence of new virus variants will complicate efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists say. But they’re confident we’ll still get there.
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California now has the most COVID-19 deaths, though fewer per capita than most states
Los Angeles Times data show that 45,007 Californians have died from COVID-19, 114 per 100,000 residents. New York has recorded 44,969 fatalities, 229 per 100,000.
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First cases of South African coronavirus variant strain found in the Bay Area
California’s first cases of infection caused by the South Africa coronavirus strain have been confirmed in the Bay Area, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
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As alcohol abuse rises amid pandemic, hospitals see a wave of deadly liver disease
UCLA, USC and hospitals nationwide are treating more patients for alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis and other conditions amid COVID-19 shutdowns.