The concerns over patient privacy offer a glimpse into questions being raised about the scope of Blue Shield’s role as an independent overseer of California’s network of COVID-19 vaccine providers.
COVID 2022
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California’s new COVID-19 vaccine system, operated by Blue Shield, kicks in today
The new system aims to streamline a confusing county-by-county patchwork of vaccination efforts. “Give us a chance to make this work,” Blue Shield’s CEO said.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
Santa Cruz Warriors’ Jeremy Lin says he was called ‘coronavirus’ while on the court; league will investigate
Former New York Knicks star of ‘Linsanity’ moment was originally drafted by the Golden State Warriors out of Harvard University and Palo Alto High.
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COVID PM: Does a late-week plateau keep us on pace for the red tier?
Since 2012, the Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) has made it a point to celebrate and uplift women behind, and in front…
Posted inPandemic Life
Free ride to a vaccine: Santa Cruzans going to and from appointments being offered a lift by bus
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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WATCH: Lookout’s ‘People in the Pandemic’ event pulls Santa Cruz community together
EVENT RECAP: Watch Lookout’s event chronicling pandemic life — and read our key takeaways from the panelists.
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COVID PM: Everything we learned Thursday — and there was a lot
Since 2012, the Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) has made it a point to celebrate and uplift women behind, and in front…
Posted inCOVID 2022
Everything we learned from Thursday’s Santa Cruz County COVID-19 update
County health officials remain optimistic a return to normal in the next few months as COVID-19 vaccinations continue at a (relatively) brisk pace. But equitable distribution of vaccines remains a challenge.
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Have a case of a COVID variant? No one is going to tell you
As experts race to get an approved test for covid variants, officials are severely restricted from sharing information about the cases. That makes it harder to protect others.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Santa Cruz County school districts — all 10 — announce timelines for returns to some in-person learning
The 10 school districts have mapped out phased returns to at least part-time in-person learning for elementary school students beginning in March. Find out when your district plans to start here.