Moderna Inc. said its COVID-19 vaccine remains 93% effective six months after the second shot.
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Should wealthy nations forgo boosters until COVID vaccination improves worldwide? WHO says yes
Booster moratorium, or booster momentum? WHO chief’s call to ease vaccine disparity draws mixed response
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Greater Purpose, indeed: Eastside brewery focuses on Santa Cruzans’ safety via vaccine proof, pop-up clinic
As of July 27, Greater Purpose Brewing Company decided to require proof of vaccination to enter the building and to be allowed to sit inside. This weekend it will take matters a step further when it hosts a pop-up vaccine clinic that offers a free pint to anyone who gets jabbed.
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‘Wisdom and fear’: 90 percent of U.S. seniors have been vaccinated — ‘They’re wiser than the rest of us’
The success in getting shots to older adults is likely due to states prioritizing that effort when the vaccines became available and motivation among the elderly after the virus killed so many in their age group. “This really shows our elders are wiser than the rest of us,” said Dr. David Wohl of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
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California sees significant rise in vaccinations as employers issue mandates
The increase comes as a growing list of municipalities, businesses and venues are moving to require the shots for employees and, in some cases, customers.
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Good news, bad news from Newel: SC vax rate doubles, but so does Delta count
Health Officer Gail Newel said Tuesday that while Santa Cruz County officials are discussing whether to follow most of the Bay Area in returning to a mask mandate, the area has a lower case rate and better hospital capacity than neighboring counties. Still, she said that two recent deaths are likely COVID-related, the first such fatalities since March.
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Vaccine enticement: Some community colleges are offering cash, textbooks to students who get vaccinated
While both the University of California and California State University are requiring students to be vaccinated for the fall term, community college districts are opting for a mix of mandates, incentives and encouragement.
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‘The war has changed’: Delta variant is rising. Breakthrough infections, too. How should I protect myself?
The highly contagious Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is behind the latest surge across California and the U.S., and familiar measures — getting vaccinated, wearing masks, social distancing — are a good start for protection.
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For parents of unvaccinated kids, worsening Delta variant brings alarm, questions
The variant’s ability to spread among the vaccinated is worrisome, experts said, but it shouldn’t preclude kids from heading back to school.
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San Lorenzo Valley bar temporarily closes due to positive COVID-19 cases
Joe’s Bar in Boulder Creek has announced it will be temporarily closing for a week due to positive COVID-19 results in both patrons and staff. The announcement came via Joe’s Facebook page.
