Vaccine clinic for PVUSD students 16 years and older
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The Pajaro Valley Unified School District will be organizing a vaccine clinic for students 16 years and older at the…
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Soledad Medical Clinic to host mass vaccination clinic
The Soledad Medical Clinic is preparing to host a mass vaccination clinic that will accept…
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In the race between Covid-19 vaccines and the virus, hesitancy gives dangerous variants a leg up, expert says
More than half of all US adults have now gotten at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue ReadingMore young people are getting hospitalized as a ‘stickier,’ more infectious coronavirus strain becomes dominant
What used to be a mysterious new variant first detected in the UK is now the most dominant coronavirus strain in the…
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Fauci predicts J&J vaccine to come back to market with restrictions or warnings by Friday
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday that he expects a decision to be made about the…
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Sharks to welcome back fans on limited basis
The San Jose Sharks will welcome back fans on a limited basis beginning April 26 against…
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UC Santa Cruz to loosen COVID-19 testing requirements as fall prep continues
UC Santa Cruz has announced they will require only one COVID-19 test a week instead of two for students living, working or taking classes on…
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Newsom provides update on vaccination progress as eligibility expands
California expanded vaccine eligibility to all residents aged 16 and older Thursday, and Gov.…
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California residents ages 16+ now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
As of April 15, all California residents who are 16 years of age and older are now eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. The state’s vaccine…
Continue Reading Nearly half of Monterey County residents aged 16 and older vaccinated
Monterey County health officials held a news conference to provide an update on COVID-19 locally, and they said…
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J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo a while longer after U.S. health advisers told the government Wednesday…
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Mass vaccination clinic to be held in Salinas this weekend
The Salinas Fire Department and Pinnacle Health Care are holding a mass vaccination clinic this Saturday, April…
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Central Coast counties follow recommendations in pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
California and counties on the Central Coast are following FDA and CDC recommendations by pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson…
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Hundreds of no-shows reported at Salinas vaccine clinics
This past weekend was a big one for expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Monterey County, but hundreds of people did…
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North Salinas High hosts vaccine clinic for SUHSD students
The Salinas Union High School District says there is an upcoming vaccine clinic for students aged 16 and…
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I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?
I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now…
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California orders pause of J&J vaccine on US recommendation
California state officials directed counties and other providers on Tuesday to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as…
Continue ReadingCDC and FDA recommend US pause use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration are recommending that the United States pause the use of…
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California lifts COVID-19 limits on indoor worship services
California on Monday lifted its limits on indoor worship services in the face of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down…
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Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey to reopen
The City of Monterey announced Monday that it is reopening Dennis the Menace…
Continue Reading MPUSD hosts vaccine clinic for students aged 16 and older
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District announced that it will be holding a vaccine clinic for interested students aged 16 and…
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Seaside hosts vaccine clinic at Oldemeyer Center
The City of Seaside announced that it is holding a vaccination clinic at the Oldemeyer…
Continue Reading Organizations partner to vaccinate thousands of Monterey County farm workers
About 3,000 farm workers are expected to get their first doses of COVID-19 vaccines at events in Soledad and Greenfield over the…
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California updates criteria for tier assignments in Blueprint for a Safer Economy
The California Department of Public Health announced Thursday that it has updated its Blueprint for a Safer…
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Applications for FEMA Funeral Assistance open next week
FEMA is offering financial assistance for funeral expenses through its COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program, and applications for funding…
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Street vendors currently prohibited on Beach Street and could face misdemeanor tickets
Street vendors could be subject to a permit process in Santa Cruz as the city tries to balance the reopening of businesses and potential overcrowding…
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Monterey County Health Department: State’s vaccine supply to be reduced
The Monterey County Health Department says the state’s vaccine supply is expected to be reduced by over 400,000…
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State Health announces criteria for fully reopening the state’s economy by June 15
The California Department of Public Health has announced a set of criteria the state would have to meet which could allow officials to fully reopen…
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Monterey and San Benito counties move to less-restrictive orange tier
MONTEREY, SAN BENITO COUNTIES, Calif. (KION-TV) — The state’s announcement that 4 million people in areas most impacted by COVID-19 have been…
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Scam targeting residents who received COVID-19 vaccination
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) The King City Police Department is warning residents of a scam targeting people who have received their COVID-19…
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Rent assistance arrives for Monterey
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help distribute $1.25 million in aid to low-income households that are suffering from a loss of income…
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Monterey Fire Department to host vaccination clinic
The City of Monterey’s Fire Department is hosting a vaccination clinic scheduled for Wednesday to all eligible…
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Multiple COVID-19 vaccination clinics forming in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Monterey County expects to vaccinate more residents in the next two weeks with a series of clinics. Natividad…
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Natividad to host vaccine clinic at Everett Alvarez High School
Natividad Medical Center will hold a mass vaccination clinic at Everett Alvarez High School next weekend, April 10th and…
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Mass vaccination clinic held for farmworkers at Salinas Sports Complex
A mass vaccination site is being held Saturday for farmworkers at the Rodeo…
Continue Reading 65+ vaccine clinic set for Wednesday at Monterey Conference Center
The Monterey Fire Department will host a vaccine clinic for residents aged 65 and older on April 7 at the Monterey Conference…
Continue ReadingDolly Parton got her second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine
The world can rest a little bit easier: Dolly Parton has gotten her second dose of the Covid-19…
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California to allow indoor gatherings as virus cases plummet
CARMEL, Calif. (KION) Indoor concerts, theater performances and receptions are making a come back in California now that the state has released new…
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Students and staff prepare for 2021 graduation season
New CDPH guidelines state that ceremonies for 2021 graduations can allow in-person attendees with limited…
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Traveling guidance updated as more people get vaccinated
Guidance for travelers is being eased in the midst of spring break and Easter as more people get vaccinated.…
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Audit: Contact tracing in California failed to meet goals
Despite promises from Gov. Gavin Newsom to build an “army” of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus pandemic,…
Continue Reading Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m vaccinated?
Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m…
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Fully vaccinated can travel again, says new CDC guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued…
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Vaccine eligibility continues to expand for many Californians and Central Coast residents
Starting Thursday, millions of Californians are becoming eligible for the coronavirus…
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California lifts recommendation for residents to stay within 120 miles of home
The California Department of Public Health has updated its travel advisory, and has removed one of the…
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California governor gets J&J vaccine as eligibility expands
California Gov. Gavin Newsom received his “one and done” Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine Thursday, as people 50…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine batch fails quality check
Johnson & Johnson says a batch of its COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can’t be used.…
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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12, a step toward possibly…
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$25.4 million in federal funding for Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, Central Coast health centers
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Central Coast Counties and healthcare centers will be receiving a portion of federal funding through President Joe…
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Central Coast doctors share experiences during pandemic on National Doctors Day
On the 30th of March, doctors across the country are celebrated and recognized for their…
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