Kern County Judge Blocks Vaccine Mandate For Prison EmployeesA judge on Wednesday blocked an order due to take effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sacramento City Unified School District Votes To Make COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory For All Students, Staff weThe Sacramento City Unified School District is now requiring students 12 and up to get the COVID-19 vaccine sooner than the statewide mandate would take effect.
Kid COVID Vaccine Confusion: Who's Approved, Authorized Or Mandated?Pfizer asked the FDA for Emergency Use Authorization of its COVID vaccine for kids 5-11 on Thursday, but on the heels of California's school vaccine mandate, the distinction between "approval," "authorization" and "mandates" is causing confusion for some parents.
Gov. Newsom Unveils Plan To Vaccinate California School Kids And EmployeesThe government has fully approved the COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 and over but only granted an emergency authorization for anyone 12 to 15.
Los Rios Staff, Students Protest Looming Vaccine MandateStudents and staff within the Los Rios Community College District have until Friday to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. On Thursday, people against the mandate rallied outside the college district headquarters and said they want the freedom to make their own healthcare decisions.
Oakland Unified Becomes First Northern California School District To Require COVID Vaccine For Eligible StudentsThe Oakland Board of Education has voted to require students 12 and older to be vaccinated against the coronavirus to attend in-person school.
CDC Backs Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Shots For Millions Of Seniors And Some OthersThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19.
California Leads The Nation With Lowest COVID Transmission RateCalifornia has the lowest coronavirus transmission rate of any state following a sharp decline in cases and hospitalizations after a summer surge.
Vaccine Mandates Become 'New Normal' At California Universities, Community CollegesPublic Universities and community colleges across the state have started to mandate coronavirus vaccines for both staff and students. Students and staff only have only two options: Tell the administration they've been vaccinated, or don't show up.
California Lawmakers Shelve COVID Vaccine BillsThe California Legislature has shelved bills aimed at requiring workers to either be vaccinated or get weekly coronavirus testing to keep their jobs, punting on a debate about vaccine mandates just days before the state's Democratic governor faces a recall election.
FDA Grants Full Approval For Pfizer's COVID-19 VaccineThe Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has granted full approval to Pfizer and BioNTech for their COVID-19 vaccine to be given to Americans as young as 16, clearing the way for a wave of moves that health officials say could reverse a nationwide slowdown in the pace of first doses.
Some California Prison Workers Ordered To Get VaccinatedSome California prison workers who don't provide health care services directly but who may be exposed to the coronavirus will now be required to get vaccinated under a new state public health order released this week.
COVID-19 Booster Shots Available To Immunocompromised People Who Received Pfizer Or Moderna VaccineIf you're immune-compromised, you may be eligible to receive an additional third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayor Steinberg In Talks With Local Businesses About Possible Vaccine RequirementSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is in discussions with local businesses to require proof of vaccination for anyone entering any restaurant bar or business.