After the California Department of Public Health expanded the eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 vaccine to include people experiencing homelessness, Santa Cruz County began inoculations with a clinic at Housing Matters on Tuesday. Lookout photo contributor Kevin Painchaud captured the scene.
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In this year of the emotional sneaker wave, there will be well-earned tears when we finally get to hug Mom
THE HERE & NOW: As the world passes the first anniversary of the pandemic shutdown, the emotions of the big and small moments to come might take us all by surprise.
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Moderna begins testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children as young as 6 months
Moderna has begun testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children as part of a study to determine if it is safe and effective in kids as young as 6 months.
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With California’s huge COVID-19 vaccine expansion relying on trust, will people do the right thing?
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Millions more Californians will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Monday. But they face obstacles
About 4.4 million Californians with disabilities and underlying health conditions will become eligible Monday, but supply shortages and uncertainties about verification pose potential barriers.
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California releases details on how millions can get COVID-19 vaccinations beginning Monday
California will not require that eligible disabled or sick individuals present documentation of their condition. Instead, all will be required to self-attest that they meet the criteria.
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California officials battle public skepticism in Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Five of the state’s top doctors get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in front of news cameras as officials seek to promote the most recently approved shot.
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Here is how those with pre-existing conditions can get vaccinated beginning Monday in California
Starting Monday, millions of Californians with preexisting health conditions or disabilities will be eligible to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Green tier? County could enter orange tier in three weeks, herd immunity possible by late spring
In a press conference Thursday, county health officer Dr. Gail Newel said the county and state could reach some level of herd immunity by mid-May.
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Biden projects hope in speech: All adults can be vaccinated by end of May
After a grim winter, the president sought to foster — and benefit from — a surge of optimism about the pandemic, the economy and national unity.