Most Indoor Mask Mandates To Lift On February 16
From County Health Services: In alignment with the State, the Bay Area counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday, February 16. Unvaccinated individuals over age 2 will continue to…
Change In Leadership At County Health Services
From the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors: The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors today appointed Dr. Ori Tzvieli as the county’s new Health Officer. Dr. Tzvieli has helped to lead the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the past two years as a deputy health officer. He fills a vacancy left by Dr.…
County Reaches 80 Percent Vaccination Rate, Sunsets Vaccine Verification Requirement
From Contra Costa Health Services: With 80% of all county residents now fully vaccinated, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) today lifted its health order requiring certain businesses, including restaurants and gyms, to verify the vaccination status or recent negative test results of customers. CCHS continues to urge everyone 5 and older to get vaccinated for…
Old Phone Con Still Around; Bogus Deputies Continue To Call
Phone scammers posing as sheriff’s deputies continue to heat up local phone lines in search of guilty consciences and easy money, and one would-be target wanted to get the word out. Reader “John” checked in with the following: “Figured you guys might wanna know that scammers claiming to be CoCo County Sheriff Deputies are calling…
County Health Services Requiring Masks In All Public Indoor Settings – Regardless Of Vaccination Status
From County Health Services: With the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant circulating in Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) announced a health order today requiring masks in all public indoor places without exceptions for certain indoor settings. Previously, fully vaccinated public speakers and performers, and fully vaccinated groups of 100 or fewer people…
County Requiring Booster Shot Verifications For High-Risk Workers
From Contra Costa Health Services: To better protect the county’s health system from becoming overwhelmed by the highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) today enacted a health order requiring county first responders and workers in homeless shelters to verify they have received a booster dose of vaccine. This requirement applies…
Appointments Required At Contra Costa Health Services COVID-19 Testing Sites
Due to a sharp increase in demand this week, appointments are now required at Contra Costa Health Services’ (CCHS) community COVID-19 testing locations in Richmond and San Ramon. CCHS previously offered testing to those without appointments as capacity permitted. Until further notice, appointments will be required for tests at the clinics, at 25thSt. and Nevin Ave.…
Omicron Variant Of COVID-19 Detected In Contra Costa County
Genomic sequencing of positive COVID-19 test results from Contra Costa County has identified three cases with the omicron variant of the virus. The results confirm the presence of the highly contagious variant in the county and underscore the need for residents to consider healthy choices this holiday season to protect themselves and their loved ones…
Bay Area Health Officers Urge Boosters To Protect Against Omicron Variant
Public health agencies across the Bay Area urge everyone eligible to get vaccinated and, if eligible, get a booster shot right away to protect against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Widely available via appointment or drop-in sites, boosters maintain the power of vaccines to strongly protect against severe illness and death from COVID-19. Everyone should…
District Attorney Lists Charges Against Nordstrom Theft Suspects
From the Office of the District Attorney: Three defendants face Felony charges of conspiracy, burglary, robbery, and organized retail theft. MARTINEZ – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announces Felony charges have been filed related to the retail thefts at Nordstrom, Walnut Creek on November 20, 2021, when approximately 90 individuals stormed the Nordstrom Department…