Berkeley to require booster proof for workers at restaurants, gyms and more
The health order also extends its proof of vaccination mandate for restaurant patrons and gym-goers to everyone over 5 years old.
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Omicron surge in Berkeley is peaking, health officer says
Cases may plateau and begin to drop in the coming days, but the city’s health official warned variants could cause more surges in the future.
Pop-up COVID-testing sites are appearing in Berkeley. Are they legit?
Several new testing sites run by a company called “Stop. Swab. Go.” are getting mixed results, and raising eyebrows.
Omicron surge still rising in Berkeley; expected to peak by end of January
Cases in Berkeley have shot up by nearly 4,000 since the last week of December, with over 1,000 of those cases recorded since Friday.
Berkeley schools rely on testing, not contact tracing, to battle omicron surge
The district is relying on its new twice-weekly testing regimen and is giving two KN95 masks to all staff and students.
Having problems ordering your free rapid COVID-19 tests from USPS?
Roommates, large families, and live-work residents have encountered some challenges accessing tests from the federal government.
Scarce rapid tests force Berkeley nursing homes to make agonizing choices
Most nursing homes don’t have enough rapid tests for managing omicron, leading to poignant decisions on who they can help.
Despite the surge, Berkeley Unified plans to stay open with bolstered testing
The district has ramped up its testing and plans to provide 19,000 rapid tests weekly to all students.
City employees have 95% vaccination rate. Is a booster mandate next?
Berkeley hasn’t decided whether to grant 61 workers’ requests for medical or religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate.
Berkeley is increasing COVID-19 testing availability. Here’s where you can book a test.
Testing demand has increased sharply with a surging Omicron variant.
Strong ticket sales, empty seats for Berkeley venues during omicron
With omicron cases on the rise, the local performing arts scene is once again experiencing a wave of cancelations and postponements.
Swap your cloth mask for a KN95 or N95. Rethink socializing. And more expert omicron advice.
We asked UCSF’s Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo how people can stay safe in the face of the latest COVID-19 variant.
Student, staff absences rise at Berkeley schools amid omicron surge
Committed to keeping schools open, the district is ramping up testing and passed a booster-or-test policy that take effect Feb. 25.
Alameda County is facing its largest COVID surge yet
Symptoms among the vaccinated are mostly mild. But hospitalizations are increasing and officials fear hospitals could be stressed in the coming weeks due to omicron.
Berkeley’s COVID-19 case counts soar above previous pandemic peak
Mayor urges Berkeleyans to avoid high-risk activities during omicron surge, stops short of calling for indoor event and dining restrictions.
As omicron surge swamps testing centers, Berkeley hospitalizations remain low
Amid “phenomenal” rise in cases, Berkeley health official says “we need to find ways to be able to live our lives with COVID.”
Berkeley kids return to school amid omicron surge
As of Monday afternoon, at least 227 students and staff have tested positive as the Berkeley school district ramps up testing, anticipates new isolation rules.
Omicron prompts Berkeley and Alameda County health officials to require masks in all indoor settings
Now face coverings will be required in offices, gyms and houses of worship.
