New COVID ‘test to treat’ site opens in San Pablo
This story has been updated to reflect a change in location of the San Pablo testing site.
By Kathy Chouteau
A new “test to treat” state COVID-19 testing site has opened at Contra Costa College, 2600...
Biden Administration announces third round of free COVID-19 tests
The Biden Administration on Tuesday announced that Americans can order a third round of free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov. This time, U.S. households are able to order an additional eight free at-home tests.
"As the...
Contra Costa college district to continue indoor mask mandate this summer
Recent outbreaks in workplaces and schools prompted the Contra Costa College District (4CD) to continue its indoor mask mandate for the 2022 summer semester.
In addition, 4CD continues to mandate that its student and employees...
Bay Area health officers urge precaution as COVID cases, hospitalizations swell
A dozen Bay Area health officers are urging community members to take precautions amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, including masking indoors.
"The Bay Area now has California’s highest COVID infection rates," according to the...
WCCUSD superintendent announces delay in COVID-19 vaccine requirement
Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has pushed back its student vaccination date requirement one year, aligning with recently revised state guidelines, Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst announced in a community...
Contra Costa Health strives for ‘Path to Zero’ COVID-19 deaths
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Health (CCH) has launched Path to Zero, an initiative that refocuses Contra Costa County’s emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic on eliminating preventable deaths, according to a statement.
Path to Zero...
‘Booster Shot Clinic’ for ages 5-plus coming to Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa Health Services’ (CCHS) COVID-19 Mobile Team Vaccine Clinic will roll up to the Community Housing Development Corporation’s (CHDC) Multicultural Family and Senior Center Fri., May 13 from 9 a.m. to...
BART Board of Directors reinstates mask mandate
BART's Board of Directors this morning reinstated a mandate requiring riders to wear masks in paid areas. The rule is effective until July 18 unless it is extended.
Last week, BART became the latest transit...
WCCUSD prohibits incentivizing students to wear masks
West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Superintendent Dr. Chris Hurst says it is prohibited to incentivise mask wearing in schools, such as providing candy or doughnuts to convince students to wear them.
In his...
WCCUSD changes mask guidelines
Starting today, masks are no longer required, but strongly recommended, at West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) middle schools, high schools and central offices, according to Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst.
Starting on April...
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Let it snow in Richmond.
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