News of the week Last week, we reported that COVID-19 case rates in the Bay Area had largely stabilized in recent weeks. That trend has continued, and state numbers have started to follow suit. Wastewater samples from the Bay Area corroborate those trends. But that does not mean we’re out of the woods yet. Cases […]
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Cognitive rehab could help older adults clear COVID-related brain fog
People whose brains have been injured by concussions, traumatic accidents, strokes, or neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease can benefit from targeted therapy. Experts also employ therapies for long-COVID patients with memory and language problems.
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L.A. schools drop aggressive COVID-19 rules: No more testing for all and masks stay optional
COVID-19 safety measures will mirror county requirements, a step back from more aggressive protocols on testing, masking and vaccinations.
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COVID Dashboard: BART brings back masks as Bay Area case rate stabilizes, Watsonville testing site moves
News of the week The Bay Area COVID surge has showed signs of flattening, with a rate of 37 to 40 cases per 100,000 residents reported at the end of last week. While that number is still high, it is mildly good news, and far beneath the 61 cases per 100,000 recorded in late June. […]
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Necessary or excessive? Debate intensifies over potential mask rule for L.A. County
The idea of a new indoor mask mandate, which could come in days, sparks a growing debate, with some L.A. communities saying they won’t enforce it.
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COVID Dashboard: Novavax offers a new shot made with familiar technology
News of the week As the Omicron subvariant-fueled surge continues, people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 have a new option. Last Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 18 years and older. Because the jab uses protein subunit technology — the same method used […]
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More evidence that bosses want you back to work in the office despite COVID’s endless grip
Work from home is what many employees want. But employers still want you back in the office.
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COVID Update: Hospitalizations slowly rise; officials put that into wider perspective
News of the week Now, as the Bay Area continues to see consistently high case rates, hospitalizations have begun to rise. That’s not good news, but healthcare professionals at the frontlines contrast where we are collectively at in the pandemic with that of 2020 and 2021. The hospitalization increase has been much more gradual this […]
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COVID Dashboard: New variants, particularly BA.5, pushing a surge; but cases seem to be less serious
News of the week Remember those variants we talked about last week? Well, it looks like they’ll deprive us from our hopeful COVID respite, at least for a little bit. Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are the main causes of cases in the greater Bay Area and across the county right now, and seem to […]
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COVID Dashboard: New variants could keep cases high, but updated shots may be on the way
News of the week Another week, another variant, or two. Two Omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5, are the main causes of cases in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area right now. Though cases in Santa Cruz County have remained fairly stagnant — sitting at 2,022 as of Monday’s update compared to last week’s 2,002 […]