The first candidates, from Pfizer and Moderna, could arrive before Christmas, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Seniors in nursing homes and assisted living centers will be among the first Americans vaccinated, following recommendations last week by a federal advisory panel.
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Playgrounds stay open: State backtracks on outdoor play area ban
Amid pushback from parents and lawmakers, the state modified its strict new stay-at-home order that had closed outdoor playgrounds to slow coronavirus spread.
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California’s new contact-tracing app: What you need to know
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a voluntary smartphone app to alert people if they were in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
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A struggling recycling industry faces new crisis with coronavirus
In the face of this new crisis, recyclers are having to adjust to the paradox of pandemic life. While the increased use of packaging for disposable personal protective equipment, takeout food and medical gear would lead many to believe more recyclables have entered the waste stream, business closures and at-home living have led to Californians producing less waste overall.
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‘Last mile’ of digital divide still affecting thousands of Santa Cruz County kids
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Who gets the vaccine first in California? Gov. Newsom outlines plan
As California clamps down amid a daunting coronavirus surge, the state will begin placing its first vaccine orders Friday, officials announce.
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COVID TODAY: As we move back into orange Wednesday, county cautions that safety is still essential
The news you need to know today about COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County, including deaths, hospitalizations, positivity rate and vaccine updates.
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Can new stay-at-home order, tied to ICU beds, curb state’s COVID-19 surge?
For all their efforts to survive by swerving to outdoor dining, business owners are now facing another blow if the new…
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FAQ: How Gov. Newsom’s regional stay-at-home order impacts Santa Cruz County
The new regional stay-at-home order is different from the first order that came in the early days of the pandemic. Here are answers to some of the questions Santa Cruzans might have:
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No inmates test positive for COVID-19 after officer outbreak, sheriff’s office says
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has received negative COVID-19 test results for all of its 300-plus inmates, a spokesperson said Thursday. But public defenders and inmate advocates say their faith in jail safety is still shaken.