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How to prepare for your Covid-19 vaccination — advice from Dr. Wen

February 4, 2021 4:08 am CNN Newsource

As more people around the world get access to the coronavirus vaccines, many questions remain. Will it work? Will there be side effects? Do I need to…

The US may soon have its first standards for consumer face masks. Are they strict enough?

February 4, 2021 3:36 am CNN Newsource

American consumers may be about to get the first standards for face masks. The coronavirus pandemic triggered a sudden intense need for masks that…

Many doctors have negative perceptions of patients with disabilities — and that impacts quality of care, study finds

February 4, 2021 2:20 am CNN Newsource

More than 82% of American doctors say they believe patients with significant disabilities have a worse quality of life than people who don’t…

Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic for agricultural workers in Santa Cruz County

February 2, 2021 11:06 pm Dominoe Ibarra

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 1/3/21 6:00 p.m. As of today, 486 people have been vaccinated. Health officials have allotted 500 more doses…

Monterey County shares “concern” with CVS over locations picked for vaccine effort

February 3, 2021 9:23 pm Aaron Groff

One day after CVS announced two Monterey County locations will be part of their COVID-19 vaccine effort, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors…

California counties prioritize vaccines for older adults due to limited supply

February 3, 2021 1:16 pm Avery Johnson

Officials with several California Counties, including Santa Cruz and San Benito, say that because the supply of…

Covid destroyed lives spent together. Now those left behind must say farewell by Zoom

February 3, 2021 9:51 pm CNN

Trish Skinner and her husband sit on a couch, flip open their iPad cover, and open Zoom. Skinner is attending her father’s funeral. Dozens of…

Younger adults are biggest spreaders of Covid-19, study suggests

February 3, 2021 6:39 pm CNN Newsource

A new study suggests that the biggest spreaders of coronavirus in the US are adults aged 20 to 49, but that doesn’t mean they should be pushed…

Global Covid-19 vaccine confidence is rising, survey shows

February 3, 2021 4:59 pm CNN Newsource

Global vaccine confidence is rising, according to a survey released Wednesday showing that 54% of respondents across 15 countries would get a…

Marina VA Clinic: We will break down hurdles in the way of vaccinating local veterans

February 3, 2021 2:29 pm Victor Guzman

Veterans-Affairs staff in Marina are currently working on plans to administer the vaccine to Central Coast military…

AstraZeneca vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the coronavirus, study shows

February 3, 2021 9:51 am CNN Newsource

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply…

Five Monterey County Jail inmates charged with unemployment fraud

February 2, 2021 5:12 pm Avery Johnson

Seven Monterey County residents, five of them inmates at the Monterey County Jail, are…

Homeless Point-in-Time Count canceled in Monterey and San Benito Counties

February 3, 2021 12:31 pm Avery Johnson

The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers announced that this year’s Point-in-Time Count of…

Double masking for Covid-19 protection: A trend with a purpose

February 3, 2021 12:21 pm CNN Newsource

Layering your face is in — but not as a fashion statement. It may just save a life. Public health officials are suggesting double masking as a…

California joins feds in bid to speed coronavirus vaccines

February 3, 2021 10:01 am The Associated Press

California is joining with the federal government to open two new vaccination centers as test areas…

Monterey County considers ordinance allowing laid-off hospitality workers to return to jobs

February 3, 2021 11:37 am Avery Johnson

A new ordinance has been proposed in Monterey county that would allow laid-off…

Development of new coronavirus vaccines may be hitting critical mass. Here’s how they work

February 3, 2021 11:08 am CNN Newsource

Data on vaccines being tested by Johnson & Johnson and Novavax came out last week, and makers of AstraZeneca‘s vaccine and Russia’s…

Pacific Grove’s Good Old Days festival postponed

February 3, 2021 10:41 am Avery Johnson

The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce announced that its Board of Directors has voted…

A British teenager fell into a 10-month coma before the pandemic. Now he’s waking up in a new world

February 3, 2021 7:59 am CNN

Joseph Flavill slipped out of one world and woke up in another. On March 1, 2020, when the 19-year-old was struck by a car in Staffordshire, central…

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine may cut coronavirus transmission, UK researchers say

February 3, 2021 4:31 am CNN Newsource

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine appears to reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic infections, UK…

I’ve had my Covid-19 vaccine — now what can I safely do? Your questions answered

February 3, 2021 3:21 am CNN Newsource

The day has finally come. You’ve received the second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine currently on the Western market — Moderna,…

A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year

February 3, 2021 2:19 am CNN Newsource

Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…

More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the US since January 1, JHU data shows

February 2, 2021 11:31 pm CNN Newsource

More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the United States so far this year, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Since January 1,…

Residents express concerns over ‘digital divide’ in securing COVID vaccine appointments

February 2, 2021 12:31 pm Elisha Machado

Vaccine allocation has been opened up to the public more widely, with California seniors now given…

Here’s why some people test positive after getting a Covid-19 vaccine

February 2, 2021 8:14 pm CNN Newsource

A Covid-19 vaccine does not provide full or immediate protection, which means it’s still possible to get infected and test positive for the…

Coronavirus strain in UK picks up mutation that could impact vaccines, experts say

February 2, 2021 8:01 pm CNN Newsource

A mutation that could allow Covid-19 to escape antibody protection has now been found in samples of a rapidly spreading strain in the UK, according…

CDC releases guidelines to have a safe Super Bowl celebration

February 1, 2021 8:46 pm Dominoe Ibarra

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines for people to celebrate the Super Bowl safely…

Soledad COVID-19 testing site closes early Tuesday

February 2, 2021 3:41 pm Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Health Department announced that its COVID-19 testing site in Soledad is closing early…

Over one-third of young adults misuse psychoactive medications, study says

February 2, 2021 3:36 pm CNN Newsource

Over one-third of young adults misuse their psychoactive prescription drugs, a new study has revealed. Some 34% of adults ages 18 to 25 misused their…

Experts split on delaying Covid-19 vaccine second doses. Here’s why

February 2, 2021 3:22 pm CNN Newsource

To help speed up Covid-19 vaccinations across the United States, especially among high-risk older adults, one idea continues to surface: Postpone…

California COVID-19 update: Fewer cases, Super Bowl warning and incentivizing vaccine equity

February 2, 2021 11:52 am Aaron Groff, Avery Johnson

California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is providing an update on the COVID-19…

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February 2, 2021 2:43 pm CNN Newsource

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Daily Covid-19 vaccinations are far outpacing daily reported cases. But there’s a catch

February 2, 2021 1:41 pm CNN Newsource

The number of people who have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is now greater than the number of US Covid-19 cases reported during…

FDA approves coronavirus vaccine authorization

First Central Coast COVID-19 cases reported one year ago

February 2, 2021 1:03 pm Avery Johnson

Tuesday, Feb. 2 marks one year since the first two cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed on the Central…

CVS to administer vaccines at locations that include two Monterey County cities

February 2, 2021 12:41 pm Avery Johnson

CVS announced that it will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines at 100 of its locations…

If your loved one is hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine, share this

February 2, 2021 10:07 am CNN Newsource

Your loved ones are right to have questions about the Covid-19 vaccine — the American public hasn’t watched vaccine development this…

Animals unlikely to spread Covid-19 to humans, but precautions can help keep people and their pets safe, says CDC

February 2, 2021 7:41 am CNN Newsource

There’s no evidence that animals are playing a significant role in the spread of coronavirus to humans, but precautions can help keep people…

Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 91.6% effective against symptomatic Covid-19, interim trial results suggest

February 2, 2021 6:33 am CNN Newsource

After criticism last year for an early rollout, Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 91.6% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 and 100% effective…

Those who had Covid-19 could get reinfected if the variants become dominant, Fauci says

February 2, 2021 6:23 am CNN Newsource

Even for those who have been infected with Covid-19, there is a “very high rate” of re-infection if the new variants become dominant, Dr.…

5 ways to replace food rewards for fitness motivation

February 2, 2021 1:51 am CNN Newsource

Healthy milestones offer a moment to celebrate victories, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement, such as rewarding yourself with a treat, plays…

What’s your gender? I prefer not to say

February 2, 2021 1:47 am CNN Newsource

When it comes to filling out a form, I can write my name and address and birth date on autopilot without pause. But when I get to the gender…

‘Groundhog Day,’ the movie’s final life lessons for our perpetual pandemic

February 2, 2021 1:41 am CNN Newsource

“What would you do if you were stuck in one place, and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?” That’s…

She was already looking forward to her second Covid shot. The party she was greeted with at the clinic made it even better

February 1, 2021 5:53 pm CNN

On her 100th birthday, Mildred Grassman got flowers, candy, money — and her second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. “It means everything to…

New Leaf Community Markets recall several deli products

February 1, 2021 4:42 pm Avery Johnson

The California Department of Public Health announced that several deli products are…

Sun Street Centers receives grant for education, addiction treatment services

February 1, 2021 3:58 pm Avery Johnson

Sun Street Centers is receiving nearly $50,000 in federal funding to support its education and…

The US is in an ‘absolute race’ with new coronavirus strains as experts differ on vaccine strategy

February 1, 2021 1:43 pm CNN

With multiple new coronavirus strains spreading across the country, the US is in an “absolute race” to vaccinate Americans before those…

At-home Covid-19 test to ramp up production with $231.8 million federal contract

February 1, 2021 1:18 pm CNN Newsource

The Biden administration announced on Monday that the US Department of Defense and US Department of Health and Human Services are working with…

Montage Health opens two vaccine clinics for eligible recipients

February 1, 2021 1:09 pm Avery Johnson

Montage Health announced that it is opening two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for members of…

Your Reddit posts could predict a breakup over 3 months before it happens

February 1, 2021 12:07 pm CNN Newsource

One person was dumped before finals week after a four-year relationship. Another broke off a relationship with their boyfriend because he had fallen…

San Benito County Board of Supervisors open second round of grants for small businesses

February 1, 2021 6:51 am Carina Nocon

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) On Jan. 31, 2021, The San Benito County Board of Supervisors authorized the opening of a second round of small…

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