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.
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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 is surging, but experts say Berkeley has the tools to stay safe
Doctors say residents now have added protections to help them stay safe.
Oakland restaurants must require proof of COVID-19 vaccination in 2022
Proof of vaccination will be required beginning Feb. 1, and also applies to bars, gyms, concert venues and more.
Vaccinated Berkeley students were 6 times less likely to get COVID-19 this fall, district data show
The data mirror statewide trends showing lower rates of infection in vaccinated people.
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Almost half of Berkeley kids 5-11 have gotten COVID-19 vaccine, city says
About 3,000 Berkeley 5- to 11-year-olds — 48.5% of the age group — were partially vaccinated as of Thursday.
Number of unvaccinated city workers still unclear as deadline approaches
At least 80% of Berkeley’s city workers are fully vaccinated, based on limited data released Wednesday.
Eager parents flock to Berkeley Unified COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The event was intended for families in harder-to-reach communities, but elementary parents from across Berkeley shared the event’s registration link.
I got my COVID-19 booster at a Berkeley Walgreens. Here’s how to get yours.
Eligible Berkeleyans can get their booster shot at local pharmacies, walk-up clinics or private health care providers.
Berkeley to loosen mask mandate for vaccinated people in limited settings
Offices, gyms and more could soon drop face-covering requirements — but only if they follow strict guidelines.
Berkeley school board approves student vaccine-or-test requirement
The policy, designed to serve as “an on-ramp” to the statewide student vaccine mandate, was approved without a controversial proposed vaccination requirement for student-athletes.
