Facing insolvency, Kelly McMurray of Good Luck Tattoo packed up a travel trailer and went to other states to practice her craft. Now, once again shut down, she’s planning to hit the road again.
COVID 2022
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New evidence that U.K. coronavirus variant spreads more easily has scientists really worried
British scientists have bolstered their case that the new coronavirus variant spreads more easily than its predecessors. It could be worse in the U.S., they warn.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
How did first semester of in-person learning grade out? Private schools show Lookout their work
Between Gateway, Twin Lakes and Baymonte Christian, there continue to be far more successes with in-person learning amid COVID-19 than horror stories — even if the new normal is far from normal.
Posted inVaccine Watch
COVID-19 vaccine rollout painfully slow to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
Only 17% of the nearly 4 million vaccine doses delivered to nursing homes nationwide have been used, according to the CDC.
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Kaiser San Jose hospital fined as COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow
Santa Clara County has issued a $43,000 fine for delays in reporting the outbreak, which has grown to 60 emergency department staffers and killed one.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Hotel workers renew push for recall rights, job protections
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inVaccine Watch
Vaccines for essential workers to be offered at Dominican as county aims to ramp up distribution
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inCOVID Today
COVID-19 continues to pummel crowded Bay Area ERs and things could only get worse
The news you need to know today about COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County, including deaths, hospitalizations, positivity rate…
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Join us for ‘COVID 2021: The Experts Answer Your Questions’ event in English and Spanish
Santa Cruz County Health Officer Gail Newel and other experts headline Lookout’s free community conversation about COVID-19 at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21. For the first time, we’re offering simultaneous Spanish interpretation, through a separate Zoom audio channel.
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Santa Cruz County halts elective surgeries as hospitals face surging COVID-19 demand
County Health Officer Gail Newel signed off on the order Tuesday, which dictates that hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers forego certain surgeries and procedures, starting at 5 p.m. Thursday.