Economist Says COVID-19 a Major Factor in Inflation
An economist said the current rate of inflation is largely driven by the pandemic's effects on supply and demand, but he believes it will come down on its own....
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Mar
11
Mar
Long COVID Is Keeping People Sick Well After Infection
People with long COVID may experience debilitating fatigue, chest pain and other symptoms months or years after even a mild coronavirus infection has subsided....
03
Mar
WCCUSD Vaccine Mandate Again Gets Pushed, Raises Questions
Most WCCUSD students 12+ have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. The district is delaying the mandate for the rest, but it remains unclear how it will be implemented....
01
Mar
Contra Costa Lifts COVID Restrictions Along With California
Contra Costa County is seeing a drop in COVID-19 cases and trying to decrease traffic deaths, both of which were discussed Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors....
26
Feb
COVID-19 Has Turned Deadlier for Black Californians, Who Have the State’s Lowest Vaccination Rate
California’s African Americans have the state's lowest vaccination rate and make up a disproportionate share of the death toll for middle-aged Californians....
11
Feb
Caregivers Need Support — and for People to Get Vaccinated
A panel of Black women convened last month to discuss family caregivers' fears and needs and the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine....
10
Feb
Contra Costa County Considers Health Services Expansion
In a meeting focused on public health, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors considered healthcare funding and approved a new health officer....
10
Feb
Contra Costa County Will Stop Requiring Masks Indoors
Like most of the Bay Area, Contra Costa County will lift its indoor mask mandate Feb. 16, allowing vaccinated people to go unmasked in most indoor settings....
03
Feb
WCCUSD Still Not Ready to Meet Student Vaccine Mandate
Less than 60% of WCCUSD students 12 and up have not submitted required proof of COVID-19 vaccination, though this does not appear to reflect vaccination rates....
01
Feb
Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Should Be Taken Seriously
A virologist and a health science professor discussed the current surge of COVID-19 and omicron and other variants, then considered what's to come....
29
Jan
The Battle Over Vaccine Rules for Kids Reignites in California
Lawmakers want to create stricter vaccine mandates, especially for children. They anticipate an especially fierce fight in the coming months....
27
Jan
Teachers Demand Increased COVID Safety Measures, Threaten Strike
With threat of a teachers' strike looming, COVID-19 safety concerns remained a central focus at Wednesday’s West Contra Costa Board of Education meeting....
25
Jan
Teaching During COVID Has Me More ‘Stressed, Exhausted and Drained’ Than Ever
A Kennedy High teacher describes the frustration she feels as COVID-19, driven by the omicron surge, makes its way through WCCUSD classrooms....
23
Jan
Q&A With State Epidemiologist on COVID Vaccines
State epidemiologist and infectious disease expert Dr. Erica Pan answers some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine....
22
Jan
With Pandemic Protections Gone, Essential Workers Face Omicron Alone
Essential workers say they are bearing the brunt of the pandemic again, but this time, there is less government support....
