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COVID-19 vaccine

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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 to expect from BUSD’s COVID-19 policies this school year

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Aug. 05, 2022, 2:16 p.m.August 5, 2022

The new school year brings looser COVID-19 restrictions, with less testing and more field trips and classroom visitors.

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Berkeley’s COVID-19 death rate is among the lowest in California

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich July 26, 2022, 5:00 p.m.December 12, 2022

People who are elderly and Black make up a disproportionate share of Berkeley’s 62 COVID-19 deaths.

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BUSD puts staff vaccine mandate on hold, rescinds student vax-or-test rule

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich June 14, 2022, 3:04 p.m.June 19, 2022

Reversing course, the Berkeley school board rescinded a vaccine-or-test policy for students and put a vaccine mandate for employees on hold at its Wednesday meeting.

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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.

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Berkeley is analyzing sewage data to track COVID-19 as response shifts in third year of pandemic

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli April 29, 2022, 4:58 p.m.August 4, 2022

As self-testing becomes more common, the Berkeley health officer said the data is a useful tool in monitoring COVID-19 in the general population.

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Questions of COVID safety still occupy Berkeley parents

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich April 15, 2022, 10:22 a.m.August 4, 2022

Parents shared thoughts on vaccination and testing as the school board decided whether to lobby the state legislature over two bills.

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Berkeley to end vaccination requirement for indoor dining, gyms

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge March 09, 2022, 12:03 p.m.August 4, 2022

The requirement that restaurants and other businesses check vaccination status ends Friday.

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Berkeley schools to lift outdoor mask rule Feb. 28, require staff vaccines April 29 

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Feb. 17, 2022, 2:05 p.m.February 17, 2022

The school district could replace as many as 150 staff members by the start of next year, if they don’t get shots by the district’s deadline.

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Berkeley’s mask mandate ends, but many keep their face coverings on

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 16, 2022, 4:25 p.m.August 4, 2022

While some are eager to get back to daily life without a face covering, we found masks are still the norm throughout much of Berkeley.

COVID-19 safety notice
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Berkeley, Alameda County will join state in lifting mask mandate Feb. 16

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 09, 2022, 10:32 a.m.August 4, 2022

Businesses can still require customers to mask up, and health officials cautioned that face coverings are “strongly recommended.”

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Berkeley school board considers lifting some COVID restrictions as omicron surge recedes

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Feb. 04, 2022, 4:56 p.m.February 5, 2022

School board directors discussed lifting outdoor mask mandates and restrictions on field trips. Plus, they discussed a vaccine mandate for staff.

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