News of the week After months of surging COVID-19 cases, the Bay Area might be seeing the first glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Recent data shows that Bay Area cases have stopped rising, though they are still high. Conditions have improved across many surrounding counties, including in Alameda, where County Health […]
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COVID Dashboard: Jabs officially available for children 5 and under
News of the week Parents looking to vaccinate their young children can finally breathe a sigh of relief. This week, children younger than 5 officially became eligible for COVID-19 immunizations after over two years of waiting. It is the final age group to become eligible. Santa Cruz County Deputy Health Officer Dr. Cal Gordon is […]
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This new California coronavirus wave isn’t sticking to the script: Big spread, less illness
Despite the latest surge in coronavirus cases, the impact on hospitals has been relatively minor and COVID-19 deaths have remained fairly low and stable.
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Officials expect COVID vaccines to be available to children under 5 early next week. Here’s what you need to know
With the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines on the brink of approval for children ages 6 months to 5 and 6 years, respectively, Santa Cruz County health officials are gearing up to make sure everyone has access. Pediatricians and primary care providers will be relied on more heavily in this round of vaccines because most pharmacies aren’t licensed to provide vaccines to the younger cohort.
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COVID Dashboard: Cases jump, but positivity rate lower than that of our neighbors
News of the week This week’s COVID report is quite the mixed bag. On one hand, cases rose significantly since last week, with Santa Cruz County reporting 1,705 active cases Monday compared to 1,248 last Monday — an increase of 457 cases. It is worth noting yet again that this number is far from exact. […]
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New Omicron subvariants in California bring new questions about coronavirus outlook
Some public health officials are not convinced the state’s dip in coronavirus cases will stay consistent in the coming weeks.
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COVID Dashboard: Finally, a welcome dip in COVID, statewide and in Santa Cruz County
News of the week Cases on the Santa Cruz County dashboard have decreased yet again, going from 1,492 active cases last Monday to 1,248 this Monday. County health officials have recently advised us to take those numbers with a grain of salt due to the popularity of at-home tests, many of which go unreported. However, […]
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Alameda County reinstates mask order as coronavirus cases soar
Alameda County has reinstated an indoor masking rule, the first time a California county has issued a mask mandate since the winter Omicron surge faded.
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COVID Dashboard: Recorded cases continue to drop, but county positivity rate matches state’s
News of the week The case count on Santa Cruz County’s dashboard has continued to decrease, going from 1,715 last Monday to 1,492 this Monday. Even so, it’s probably not time to let your guard down just yet. The California Department of Public Health’s data shows that Santa Cruz County’s positivity rate now matches that […]
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COVID Dashboard: Santa Cruz County health says cases are plateauing, but diligence still necessary
News of the week COVID cases have been steadily increasing locally, with 14-day rates ranging from 30% to over 100% in early May. That could be changing. On Monday afternoon, Santa Cruz County’s Health Services Agency said cases have plateaued over the past week. Last Monday, the county reported 1,717 active cases. This Monday, that […]