WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has stopped a major push by the Biden administration to boost the nation's COVID-19 vaccination rate, a requirement that employees at large businesses get a vaccine or test regularly and wear a mask on the job. At the same time, the court is allowing the...
Vaccinations Mandated for State Center Students, Staff, Contractors by Oct. 15
State Center Community College District trustees voted 5-2 on Monday to mandate vaccinations for students, staffers, and contractors on campuses effective Oct. 15. That puts the district in line with the California Community Colleges chancellor's office and board of governors, which recommended making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory, and the Fresno County...
Fresno Schools Still Not Ready to Provide In-School Quarantines for Kids
Fresno Unified School District is still at least a few days away from implementing an in-school modified quarantine for students identified as having had a close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, district spokeswoman Amy Idsvoog said Wednesday. Based on feedback from school healthcare professionals, the district needs...
California Adds Vacation Incentive to Spur Vaccinations
SACRAMENTO — California will offer six “dream vacation” incentives to spur more people to get coronavirus vaccinations, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday on the eve of the state awarding of $15 million in cash prizes. Aside from boosting California's vaccination rate as it lifts most pandemic restrictions Tuesday, the latest...
Even Vaccinated California Workers May Have to Keep Masks On
SACRAMENTO — California is set to fully reopen in less than two weeks and do away with virtually all mask and social distancing requirements for vaccinated people, but those who regulate workplaces in the state aren't ready to go that far and that has business groups upset. The California Occupational...
Get Vaccinated, Take $10 Off Your Food Truck Meal
Fresno Street Eats has teamed up with the Fresno County Health Department on a delicious, potentially life-saving deal. The health department is offering COVID-19 vaccinations at six Fresno Street Eats events beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Loma Vista Church (Shaw and McCall avenues) in Clovis. And, anyone getting...
CDC: Fully Vaccinated People Can Largely Ditch Masks Indoors
WASHINGTON — In a move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. The new guidance still calls for wearing masks in...
California Plans Start of COVID-19 Shots for Kids 12-15
SACRAMENTO — California is nearing approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for its 2.1 million children ages 12 to 15, state health officials said Tuesday, one day after the federal government expanded its use. Nationally and in California, the shots are set to begin Thursday after a Centers for Disease Control...
Cruise Company Threatens to Skip Florida Ports Over Vaccine Proof Ban
Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is threatening to keep its ships out of Florida after the governor signed legislation banning businesses from requiring that customers show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. The company says the law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is at odds with guidelines from federal health authorities...
FDA Expected to OK Pfizer Vaccine for Teens Within Week
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year. The...