Health Archives — Berkeleyside

Why are some Berkeley ZIP codes getting COVID-19 vaccines faster?

By Supriya YelimeliMay 117 a.m.8:40 p.m.

Income, politics and systemic racism in health care are all factors, experts say.

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By Supriya YelimeliMay 71:51 p.m.May 10

Dry, gusty conditions are combining to increase wildfire risk in the Berkeley and East Bay hills.

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By Supriya YelimeliMay 64:39 p.m.May 7

No appointment is needed for a one- or two-shot COVID-19 vaccine at the Bayer site in West Berkeley. Drop-ins are also open at Golden Gate Fields.

By Brian KransMay 61:02 p.m.May 6

Getting COVID-19 vaccine shots in arms will now mostly fall to community-based groups.

By Kate Darby RauchMay 69:50 a.m.May 11

As California virus rates improve, lockdown restrictions are easing in group living settings.

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By Berkeleyside staffMay 51:04 p.m.May 6

Medical services include adult and family medicine, OBGYN and pediatrics.

By Brian KransMay 41 p.m.May 4

Officials say the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is safe but rebuilding confidence requires time and education.

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By Supriya YelimeliMay 34:57 p.m.May 4

The move puts the city in alignment with the new guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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By Supriya YelimeliApril 303:25 p.m.April 30

Seventy percent of Berkeley residents have had one dose and over 45% of those who are eligible are fully vaccinated.

By Ally MarkovichApril 2212:03 p.m.May 10

Blunders did not delay the return to in-person instruction, but the district was less than forthcoming with Berkeleyside throughout the process.

By Supriya YelimeliApril 164:23 p.m.April 17

The BESS ran from November to April this year, and remained open 24 hours a day with reduced capacity.

By Brian KransApril 162:28 p.m.April 16

With all adults now eligible, community clinics are helping make vaccine distribution more equitable, but supply problems could crop up again.