Berkeley Unified loosens COVID-19 guidelines further
In line with new state guidelines, students exposed to the virus no longer need to test or mask, and it’s easier for students still testing positive to return to class.
Berkeley interim health officer wants to focus on mental health, city assessment
Goel comes from a background of public health roles in city, county and federal health departments.
COVID-19 resources
Berkeley eviction numbers rising slowly after end of pandemic moratorium
Berkeley has fared better than neighboring cities that didn’t extend eviction protections past the county and state’s moratoriums.
How to protect yourself from Berkeley’s summer COVID-19 surge
COVID cases are rising in Alameda County and the rest of California. Here’s what to know about the latest variant, symptoms and what to do if you get infected.
‘Desperation’ and ‘bitterness’ in Alameda County eviction court
The end of the eviction moratoriums has brought an unprecedented wave of lawsuits as landlords and tenants attempt to resolve conflicts.
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City
Berkeley health officer who led city through the pandemic is leaving
Dr. Lisa Hernandez was the city’s health officer for five years and headed up its COVID-19 response.
Schools
BUSD will reinstate indoor mask mandate Monday amid new surge
More students and staff are testing positive for COVID-19 again due to a surge fueled by omicron subvariants.
More from the archives
‘Harder to stay the course’: Berkeley, Oakland residents grapple with COVID burnout
We spoke with a labor nurse, fire captain, restaurant owner and others to see how their feelings have evolved about the pandemic.
Berkeley will not join rest of Alameda County in reinstating mask mandate
The city’s public health officer has opted not to reinstate the requirement, citing data showing COVID cases in decline locally.
City of Berkeley urges indoor masking as COVID-19 cases spike again
Berkeley’s case rate is higher than it’s been at any point in the pandemic other than the omicron surge. Hospitalizations remain low.
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