Concerns about the spread of a novel coronavirus have shut down most classes at Cal and led to the cancellation of a town hall about the disease. Some city leaders say they’ll phone in to this week’s council meeting.
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UC Berkeley to suspend ‘most in-person classes’ starting Tuesday to limit coronavirus risk
The University of California at Berkeley has decided to suspend most in-person classes starting Tuesday to limit coronavirus (COVID-19) risk on campus, Berkeleyside has learned.
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Keeping parking meters clean takes on new urgency in light of coronavirus
Berkeley’s parking meters get cleaned once a week, including by Marlonn Wright who says his work is getting noticed more due to the heightened awareness about preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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In ‘abundance of caution’ related to COVID-19, Berkeley private school closes for 2 days
A Black Pine Circle family traveled internationally and was potentially exposed to COVID-19. No one from the family is showing symptoms.
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As COVID-19 comes to Berkeley, senior residences are taking extra precautions
Hand sanitizers now abound in senior residences. Friends and family members who are sick are being asked to stay away and to communicate through Skype or other electronic means.
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Berkeley reports first coronavirus patient
A patient in Berkeley who had visited Italy has tested positive for COVID-19, a new coronavirus, authorities reported Tuesday afternoon.
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No coronavirus cases in Berkeley, but city prepares for possible pandemic
The CDC says the immediate health risk of coronavirus to the U.S. public is low. Berkeley agencies have issued advisories.
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City of Berkeley ramps up efforts to watch for coronavirus
A reader asked Berkeleyside to find out why firefighters on a call this week were discussing protocols for coronavirus. Here’s what we learned.
