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Vaccination protects children from the dangers of COVID-19
Our state experienced the most devastating point of the pandemic last winter. More than 21,000 Californians were hospitalized with COVID-19 in the last week of December, and we lost 18,518 mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers to this deadly virus in January..... Read more by clicking here.
Universal or selective boosters: who should get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
The scientific community does not agree on booster doses in developed countries, while some nations have failed to vaccinate even half of their populations.... Read more by clicking here.
California's housing crisis rooted in racist zoning laws
Across the country, with both state and federal moratoria on evictions for non-payment of rent set to expire September 30, more than 2 million adult renters are at imminent risk of eviction, 880,000 of them in California....Read more by clicking here
CDC experts call new surge "The Pandemic of the Unvaccinated"
As the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads across the country, health authorities are concerned about the increase in cases in rural counties where vaccination rates are very low....Read more by clicking here.
Hesitancy and lack of access contribute to low rates of kids vaccinated
Vaccinating 12-17 year olds has become the next major milestone in gaining control of the pandemic. Why do some parents hesitate?....Read more by clicking here.
Ethnic Media Reporters recognized for covering 2020 epic events
Some 30 ethnic media journalists were honored for their coverage of the epic events of 2020 at a virtual California Ethnic Media Awards ceremony which took place this Thursday night.....Read more by clicking here.
COVID vaccination will not be required to attend K-12 public school in California
California teens ages 12-15 can start getting vaccinated for Covid as of May 13, but getting the shot will not be required for attending K-12 public schools in the state, said California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly at a press briefing....Read more by clicking here.
How communities can heal post pandemic
Experts warn that even if the United States reaches the elusive herd immunity, closing the growing inequality gaps separating low-income communities of color from the rest of the country will require more work..... Click here to read more.
"It's not hesitancy, it's access" - Umoja health volunteers target vaccine access
As rap music joined the whoosh of nearby BART trains on a recent Saturday morning, Umoja Health Founder Dr. Kim Rhoads and her army of volunteer health care workers delivered shots of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 300 people at a pop-up vaccination clinic.... Click here to read more.
Commonly asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
In this FAQ, Dr. Fan addresses the most common questions asked by his patients regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Three brands of the vaccine are currently available in the U.S. – the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and the single-shot Johnson and Johnson: all three have similar levels of efficacy.... Read more here.
New benefits for unemployed Californians in Biden's American Rescue Plan
When President Biden signed the country’s third federal COVID-19 stimulus package with direct payments to individuals into law on March 11, it extended the increased unemployment benefits that first went into effect with the CARES Act a year prior.... Read more here.
Taking steps to combat anti-Asian bias
Asian Americans are encountering increased hostility amid the COVID-19 pandemic and it has engendered fear in their communities....Read more here
As we march into orange, let’s ensure that the Black and Brown are not left behind
San Mateo County moved into Tier 3 (Orange) on March 18, 2021. In this tier, shopping malls, places of worship, dine-in restaurants and some non-essential businesses can open indoors with modifications.....Read more here
Key COVID-19 messages for the East Palo Alto Community
The San Mateo County Health department issued some important and critical information this week regarding COVID-19 that East Palo Alto community members should know..... Read more here.
Experts discuss the challenges in reopening schools too soon
As the United States continues looking for a way to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the first challenges is reopening schools nationwide.... Read more here.
COVID-19 death rates highlight racial inequities
Life expectancy in the United States has fallen in the last year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to recent data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)....Read more here.
East Palo Alto City Council reviews its key accomplishments
As COVID-19 continues to follow us into the new year, the East Palo Alto City Council and members of the city staff held a special meeting on Saturday, January 23, 2021. The meeting was the council’s strategic planning retreat and it was held via Zoom in an online format....Read more here.
Domestic violence incidents are up due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic forced Americans to shelter in place to avoid increasing their risk of being infected or infecting others. One unintended consequence of these efforts to shield people from the virus is that it forces victims of domestic violence to be together with their abusers.... Read more by clicking here.
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