Pfizer reports that a lower dose of its COVID-19 vaccine did not produce a potent immune response in children 2 to 4. Here’s what we know.
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COVID-19 updates in Santa Cruz County: Infections, hospitalizations, deaths and demographic data
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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White House warns of January virus surge, says boosters protect against Omicron variant
As the CDC warns a winter COVID-19 surge is on its way, the White House urges vaccinations and booster shots to protect against the Omicron variant.
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California revives mask mandate as hospitals fear hard winter wave of COVID-19 cases
California imposed a new mask mandate, to take effect Wednesday, amid growing concerns that a winter surge in COVID-19 cases could once again strain hospitals.
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In time for the holidays, we offer up stories on little-known folks who make this a better place to live
We asked for nominations and there was no shortage. In fact, we got twice as many deserving candidates as we could use for our inaugural Unsung Santa Cruz series, which we hope will become a regular, all-year-long staple.
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Vaccine update: Rates, where to find a COVID shot or test; wait, cost and turnaround times
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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As COVID-19 case rates rise, California orders statewide mask requirement starting Wednesday
California is ordering a statewide mask mandate for indoor public spaces to go into effect on Wednesday. The move comes as coronavirus case rates have risen by 50% in the last 2 1/2 weeks.
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Should the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ be changed to include a booster shot?
With immunity waning and the Omicron variant looming, many scientists are saying the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ should include a booster shot.
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Omicron was in California weeks ago, before officials raised alarms, water sample suggests
Omicron coronavirus strain was detected in California’s wastewater last month, even before the WHO declared it a ‘variant of concern,’ data suggests.
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Is Santa Cruz’s reported vaccine rate inaccurately low? It just might be because of this UCSC-related quirk
Public health officials are constantly tracking COVID-19 data in order to understand how to best respond to areas of need. So when data comes from a variety of sources or is difficult to obtain, the best information from some sources can sometimes be incorrect information. In Santa Cruz County, public health and university officials encountered that problem but worked closely to fill in the blanks.
