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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

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COVID test boxes
Posted inCity

Order free COVID tests by mail starting Monday

Avatar photo by Azucena Rasilla Sept. 22, 2023, 4:16 p.m.September 22, 2023

Also: where to get the new COVID vaccine, get tested and more.

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COVID booster coming in 1-2 weeks amid new, but less ‘scary,’ variant

by Annika Hom Sept. 08, 2023, 2:33 p.m.September 9, 2023

Here’s what you need to know about variants, who should vaccinate, testing, masking and when shots for RSV and influenza will be available.

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Are COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and treatments still free?

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Azucena Rasilla and Supriya Yelimeli May 23, 2023, 4:30 p.m.May 28, 2023

The federal public emergency ended May 11, but most coverage will continue in the Bay Area and throughout the state through Nov. 12.

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Which Oakland and Berkeley hospitals have mask mandates?

by Zack Haber April 04, 2023, 3:18 p.m.April 5, 2023

Alameda County’s COVID-19 mask mandate has expired but these local healthcare providers are still requiring everyone to wear them.

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Berkeley to close all COVID-19 testing sites this month

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Feb. 08, 2023, 1:21 p.m.February 8, 2023

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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It’s ‘time to mask’: COVID cases are on the rise in Berkeley

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli and Azucena Rasilla Dec. 15, 2022, 8:01 a.m.December 19, 2022

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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What you need to know about getting the omicron booster in Alameda County

Avatar photo by Brian Krans Sept. 19, 2022, 3:05 p.m.September 19, 2022

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

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Here’s what you should know about the COVID surge in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich July 21, 2022, 1:59 p.m.August 4, 2022

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

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Yes, it’s a surge: Wastewater tests reveal high level of COVID-19 in East Bay

Avatar photo by Azucena Rasilla May 19, 2022, 2:42 p.m.May 19, 2022

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

Mobile COVID Testing bus
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COVID-19 boosters, vaccines are available in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Feb. 14, 2022, 2:39 p.m.August 4, 2022

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

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Having problems ordering your free rapid COVID-19 tests from USPS?

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Jan. 18, 2022, 4:59 p.m.January 21, 2022

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

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Berkeley is increasing COVID-19 testing availability. Here’s where you can book a test.

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Jan. 11, 2022, 4:59 p.m.August 4, 2022

Testing demand has increased sharply with a surging Omicron variant.

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