COVID-19 resources Archives

Berkeley to close all COVID-19 testing sites this month

The city’s last testing site, at San Pablo Park, will close Feb. 23. BUSD’s testing site at the Berkeley Adult School will close Feb. 17.

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We spoke to Berkeley and Alameda County health officials about testing, masking, boosters and other advice for a safe holiday gathering.

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Experts recommend scheduling an appointment before the fall and winter months.

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Case rates are “plateauing at a high rate,” fueled by the BA.5 variant.

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Health experts say positive cases are underreported, but high vaccination rates have meant fewer hospitalizations and deaths.

The city is offering pop-up sites this week to get COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

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Roommates, large families, and live-work residents have encountered some challenges accessing tests from the federal government.

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Testing demand has increased sharply with a surging Omicron variant.

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We asked UCSF’s Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo how people can stay safe in the face of the latest COVID-19 variant.

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Doctors say residents now have added protections to help them stay safe.

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The mask recommendation applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents in an effort to prevent COVID-19 virus spread among all groups.

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