UC Santa Cruz to continue online through spring, summer 2021
UC Santa Cruz announced that students can expect to continue with online instruction through spring and…
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California, Oregon, Washington issue virus travel advisories
The governors of California, Oregon and Washington issued travel advisories Friday urging people entering…
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277 new COVID-19 cases reported at Correctional Training Facility in past 14 days
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that 142 new COVID-19 cases among inmates…
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California sees fastest growth in new daily coronavirus cases
The California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, is providing an update on COVID-19 in the…
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Trump hails progress on vaccine in first remarks since loss
President Donald Trump on Friday hailed developments in the race for a vaccine for the resurgent coronavirus as…
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CA governor says he should not have attended dinner party
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he should not have attended a birthday dinner for a dozen people at the posh…
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How does COVID-19 compare to other diseases and causes of death?
COVID-19 Total US cases- 10,523,260 Total US deaths- 242,577 Total US recoveries- 3,997,204 Total California cases- 1 million California deaths-…
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California becomes the second US state to top 1 million Covid-19 cases, after Texas
California just became the second state to surpass 1 million Covid-19 infections since the start of the pandemic — closely following Texas,…
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Biden advisor suggests idea of national lockdown if financial aid could be provided
Dr. Michael Osterholm, an advisor to President-elect Joe Biden, suggested the possibility of a nationwide shutdown to help…
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Small groups of Greenfield students to return to campus for in-person learning
The Greenfield Union School District announced Thursday that it will be allowing some students to return to campus…
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Timeline leading to California’s millionth virus case
Significant events in California leading to the millionth confirmed case of the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 outbreak reported at Live Oak assisted living facility
Santa Cruz County officials report that there is a COVID-19 outbreak at an assisted living center for seniors in Live…
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White House political director tests positive for coronavirus, official says
White House political affairs director Brian Jack has tested positive for coronavirus, an official confirmed to CNN on…
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Support for local business increases as Monterey County remains in purple tier
Indoor operations at many business will remain shuttered after Monterey County’s request to move to the next reopening stage was denied by the…
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Santa Cruz County moves back to more restrictive red tier, expects first batch of vaccines in December
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is set to provide an update on the state’s…
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1 in 5 children have vaccine-wary parents, which may affect future immunization campaigns
One in five children in the United States had a “vaccine hesitant” parent last year, according to new research from the US Centers for…
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Monterey County adjudication request to move to red tier of reopening guidelines denied
Last week, Monterey County officials submitted an application that would allow the county to move to the…
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How a vaccine will be prioritized, according to local health officials
The drugmaker Pfizer announced Monday that early data from its coronavirus vaccine shows it’s more than 90% effective.…
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FDA gives emergency OK to Lilly’s antibody treatment for Covid-19
The US Food and Drug Administration said Monday it had issued an emergency use authorization for Eli Lilly and Co’s monoclonal…
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California seeing biggest jump in virus cases in months
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19…
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US hits 10 million confirmed coronavirus cases
The U.S. has confirmed more than 10 million coronavirus cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins…
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Santa Cruz, Bay Area health officials release Thanksgiving recommendations
Health officers from Santa Cruz County and counties and cities around the Bay Area issued recommendations…
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The US tops 100,000 coronavirus infections for third straight day, as hospitalizations soar
The United States topped 100,000 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day Friday, in a week that also saw Covid-19 hospitalizations…
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Apart but together: tips for a cozier Zoom Thanksgiving
We all know Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. If you’re lucky, you might live where the weather will still be nice and you…
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The time is now to develop a testing strategy for asymptomatic Covid-19 cases, CDC director says
As the US recorded its five highest days of coronavirus cases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield said this…
Continue Reading Officials warn against pandemic fatigue as California sees uptick in COVID-19 cases
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is providing an update on the state’s response…
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Court grants restraining order requiring Calvary Chapel San Jose to comply with Covid-19 health orders
In the latest battle between church services and pandemic protocols in San Jose, Santa Clara County has…
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Central Coast prepares for Halloween with COVID-19 restrictions in mind
The California Department of Public Health has laid out guidelines ahead of Halloween weekend in respect to the COVID-19…
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CDC is lifting cruise ban in US waters — but it’s ‘conditional’
If you’re one of those people who have been eagerly awaiting the chance to take a cruise out of US ports, the Centers of Disease Control…
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San Francisco halts reopenings as virus cases rise
San Francisco will temporarily halt the reopening of additional activities and businesses planned for next week because of…
Continue Reading Gov. Newsom to attend opening of new lab, discuss increase in COVID-19 testing capacity
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Los Angeles to attend the opening of a new laboratory that is expected to increase COVID-19…
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2nd study testing a COVID-19 antibody drug has a setback
For the second time, a study testing an experimental antibody drug for COVID-19 has been paused to investigate a possible safety issue…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County schools plan to begin hybrid in-person learning in January
Santa Cruz County schools will soon be expanding in-person…
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Natividad’s COVID-19 response receives recognition from Dr. Fauci, among others
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 10/30/2020 5 p.m. Natividad has received recognition from local, national and world leaders for its COVID-19 response,…
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Disneyland Paris shuts down again as France enters lockdown
Disneyland Paris is temporarily closing again as France enters a second nationwide lockdown to curb a surge in coronavirus…
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Several Monterey County businesses cited for violating health orders related to pandemic
Monterey County officials said several local businesses have been cited for violating health orders related to…
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Feds issue coverage plan for COVID-19 vaccine and treatments
Federal health officials Wednesday issued insurance coverage rules designed to deliver on the promise that every American…
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South Monterey County school sees low student enrollment during pandemic
La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales has seen a sharp decline in enrollment since the start of the…
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Bank of America donates thousands of face masks to underserved communities in the Monterey Bay region
Bank of America says it has been working with four local nonprofits to provide face coverings to…
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Study: COVID-19 concerns spur spike in sales to first-time gun owners
A new UC Davis study indicates gun sales have spiked in California since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and…
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Disney World lays off 720 performers because of pandemic
With many of its live entertainment shows gone dark because of the coronavirus, Walt Disney World on…
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Monterey County remains in “widespread” tier along with 9 other counties
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has kept its doors closed for the past seven months. “It’s tough. It’s had a huge impact on our staff and obviously a huge…
Continue Reading Santa Cruz County moves to orange tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Officials with Santa Cruz County Public Health are providing an update on COVID-19 in the…
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Western states join multi-state review pact on COVID-19 vaccine
Washington is among a handful of Western states that have joined California in a pact to independently review the safety…
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Salinas police to host drive-thru Halloween event at new Police Service Headquarters
The Salinas Police Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event that will include costume contests, a…
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Monterey County reports two more COVID-19 deaths
The Monterey County Heath Department confirmed that two more people died of COVID-19 Saturday, brining the county’s death toll up to…
Continue Reading AstraZeneca, J&J resuming US tests of COVID-19 vaccines
AstraZeneca Inc. announced Friday that regulators are letting it resume testing of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the…
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Religious leaders hold virtual vigil for those affected by COVID-19 outbreak at Watsonville Post Acute
Religious leaders from Watsonville came together to support those affected by a COVID-19 outbreak at…
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For Covid-19 vaccine recipients, CDC to roll out cell phone-based monitoring system
Once a Covid-19 vaccine becomes available in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to monitor…
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Santa is skipping Macy’s for the first time in 159 years
There will be no miracle on 34th Street this year. Santa Claus won’t be visiting any Macy’s stores in 2020, ending a 159-year…
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