The highly infectious BA.2 Omicron subvariant is now the dominant version of the coronavirus circulating in the United States, according to federal estimates, a development that is triggering fresh concerns of a potential springtime wave.
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‘People don’t think clearly in crisis:’ California police tap mental health clinicians on toughest 911 calls
California law enforcement agencies are embracing new approaches to mental health crisis calls. But some activists still want a solution without police, including volunteers in Nevada County who came together after a fatal shooting.
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What Californians should do now to prepare for a possible spring Omicron BA.2 surge
From tracking early signals to getting boosters and knowing about new drug options, here’s what should Californians be doing now to prepare for a possible spring surge of infections by the Omicron BA.2 subvariant.
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California could see coronavirus increase this spring because of Omicron subvariant BA.2
With infections rising in parts of Africa, Asia and Europe, officials say they wouldn’t be surprised if new cases climbed again in the U.S.
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California moves to lift vaccine, test verification at sizable indoor events
Starting April 1, guests at concerts, conventions and sporting contests will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test, though screening is still strongly recommended.
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‘It’s a nightmare’: Hong Kong runs low on coffins as Omicron exacts deadly toll
Outbreaks in Hong Kong and mainland China are testing the limits of a zero tolerance COVID-19 policy.
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Study reveals likely reason for ‘stealth’ Omicron’s recent success
What accounts for BA.2’s recent success? It’s not due to an ability to evade the protection of COVID-19 vaccines, a new study finds.
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Coronavirus cases are rising in Europe. Is it a warning for California?
Throughout the pandemic, the U.S. has followed Europe by several weeks in waves of cases, and that could happen again, health experts warn.
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COVID-19 is fading. But ending the health emergency could leave us vulnerable
If the U.S. public health emergency ends, Americans would be vulnerable to a new coronavirus variant that sparks another COVID-19 surge.
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Lookout’s new COVID Dashboard
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…