Berkeley starts giving out COVID-19 ‘boosters,’ though most won’t be eligible for months
The city started giving third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine last week to people with compromised immune systems.
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Berkeley will require teachers get vaccine or tests 6 weeks ahead of state schedule
All Berkeley teachers and staff will need to either get tested for COVID-19 weekly or present proof of vaccination as soon as Sept. 3. The state won’t require compliance until Oct. 15.
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Berkeley moves toward COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers
The proposed policy would require city workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 15. Exceptions to the mandate would be limited.
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Mayor calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, or testing, for city workers
Berkeley mayor Jesse Arreguín said he wants the city to require its workers to receive COVID-19 vaccines, or be tested for the virus regularly.
Berkeley, 7 Bay Area counties mandate mask use as of Tuesday, Aug. 3
Everyone in Berkeley, Alameda County and in six other Bay Area counties must wear a face covering when they gather indoors starting at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
East Bay health experts worry about delta variant as the vaccination campaign continues
COVID-19 infections are increasing in Berkeley and Alameda County, including in long-term care facilities.
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Berkeley, Bay Area health officers recommend mask use indoors amid rising COVID-19 cases
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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Berkeley’s mass vaccination site at Golden Gate Fields closes after 4 months
People in Berkeley who still want to get a vaccine can do so at the West Berkeley site, 1701 San Pablo Ave., which is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Newsom offers big bucks for Californians who get their COVID-19 vaccine
The governor announced a $116.5 million inoculation lottery program. Random drawings will be held in June.
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Walk-in sites are available for COVID-19 vaccines in Berkeley
Berkeley is offering multiple walk-in COVID-19 vaccination sites for youth and adults to get their shots, in addition to pharmacies and other healthcare providers that have supply.
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Vaccinated people still need to wear masks indoors in Berkeley, for now
California’s mask mandate will be lifted on June 15, when the state economy reopens.
