Santa Cruz County data shows lower COVID vaccination rates in Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek, but a data issue could be at least partly to blame. Either way, with the Delta variant raising the threat level, health officials are looking to rev up outreach in the San Lorenzo Valley.
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‘Long COVID’ is a risk for the unvaccinated. What you need to know
Long COVID is one name for a puzzling syndrome that can afflict people who have been infected with the coronavirus. The symptoms can vary and come and go without warning, and long COVID can be “severely debilitating” for those affected, the CDC director said.
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Strange code on your COVID vaccine record doesn’t scan? California did that on purpose
QR codes on Californians’ digital vaccine records can only be scanned with a compatible device or app. It’s a security measure, officials say.
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The Delta variant’s biggest danger: ‘A pandemic of unvaccinated people’
In L.A. County, vaccination rates are lower among Black and Latino residents. Health officials fear a disproportionate rise in COVID transmission.
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Everything you want to know about COVID-19 booster shots
If scientists discover that immunity to the coronavirus starts to wane months or years after vaccination, a booster shot could be deployed.
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3 in 5 Californians now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19
More than 60% of Californians have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, federal figures show — the latest milestone in the state’s vaccine rollout.
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California’s COVID-19 vaccinations rise as U.S. struggles. Does the lottery deserve credit?
Though it is impossible to say for sure, some suggest the state’s $116.5-million incentive program probably sparked renewed interest in getting a shot.
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What it means when celebrities stay coy about their vaccine status
St. Louis Blues leading scorer David Perron took 10 days to explain he had indeed been vaccinated before he caught Covid-19, which knocked him from playing in the NHL playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche. His case and those of other public figures raise questions about the role of celebrity in enticing people to get covid vaccinations.
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California’s digital COVID-19 vaccination record has glitches. Here’s how to fix yours
California has received nearly 70,000 forms from residents looking to correct or complete their vaccination information, the state Department of Public Health said.
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The harsh realities of a ‘No Jab, No Job’ mandate for health care workers
Despite a hearts-and-minds campaign and millions spent in incentives, managers struggle to get staffs vaccinated against Covid. Some workers have threatened to quit over the pressure to get a shot, which employers can’t afford.