A federal judge ended the mask mandate for air travel. We asked local airport workers what they think.
Tag: COVID-19
Posted inEducation Equity
OUSD will keep its mask mandate—for now
In two weeks, Oakland Unified School District may allow students to stop wearing masks outdoors. Plus: Officials presented a budget update at Wednesday’s school board meeting.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Why you still need a mask, according to a doctor on the frontlines of health care in Oakland
We spoke to Dr. Noha Aboelata of Roots Community Health Center about the new variant BA.2, emerging COVID-19 treatments, and more.
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Alameda County will join state in lifting mask mandate Feb. 16
Businesses can still require customers to mask up, and health officials cautioned that face coverings are “strongly recommended.”
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Starting tomorrow, you’ll need to show proof of vaccination to enter Oakland bars, restaurants, gyms
The new city ordinance also applies to senior centers, yoga studios, entertainment venues and large indoor events.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Pop-up COVID-testing sites are appearing in Oakland. Are they legit?
Several new testing sites run by a company called “Stop. Swab. Go.” are getting mixed results, and raising eyebrows.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Swap your cloth mask for a KN95 or N95. Rethink socializing. And more expert omicron advice
We asked UCSF’s Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo how Oakland can stay safe in the face of the latest COVID-19 variant.
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Alameda County is facing its largest COVID surge yet
Symptoms among the vaccinated are mostly mild. But hospitalizations are increasing and officials fear hospitals could be stressed in the coming weeks due to omicron.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Omicron prompts Alameda County and Berkeley health officials to require masks in all indoor settings
Now face coverings will be required in offices, gyms and houses of worship.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter restaurants, gyms
Proof of vaccination will be required beginning Feb. 1, and also applies to bars, concert venues, senior centers, and more.