Covid 19 San Francisco Bay Area

Post-Pandemic Reunions: Quit smoking helps to stay safe and healthy

It has been a long year of social distancing, lockdowns, quarantines, and canceled events. However, as holidays approaching, there will be lots of chances to reconnect. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in Asia. The festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar with full moon at night, a symbol of …

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How to Pay for College in 2021

COVID-19 has created a lot of uncertainty around the college experience, including whether or not parents will be able to pay for their children’s tuition and expenses amid the pandemic. Whether your family’s income has been impacted by the pandemic, or you just want to have more money to allocate to other life priorities, here are some recommendations from Northwestern …

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California Department of Public Health Teamed up with 626 Night Market to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines with Free On-site Vaccination and Gifts

SACRAMENTO – To encourage more people to get vaccinated, the California Department ofPublic Health (CDPH) has joined forces with the popular 626 Night Market to offer vaccinationsat two locations including Santa Anita Park in Arcadia and OC Fair and Event Center in CostaMesa. Anyone who gets vaccinated at the events will receive incentive gifts. In addition, wellknown social network personalities …

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Important FAQs regarding Johnson & Johnson Vaccines

WHY ARE J&J VACCINES BEING PAUSED? • On Tuesday, April 13th, the FDA/CDC announced a rare but serious side effect including serious brainblood clots (CVST) combined with low platelet counts in six patients who received J&J vaccines.• All patients are women under 50 years of age.• Vaccines are being paused out of an abundance of caution. WHAT IS WA STATE …

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Here to Help: PG&E Will Continue Providing Robust Customer Support Once COVID-19 Protections End in Late June

Past Due Bills Have Grown Significantly Since the Start of the Pandemic Customers Encouraged to Take Action Now by Exploring Financial-Assistance Programs and Establishing Payment Plans SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic start to subside, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers with past-due balances to explore available financial-assistance programs now, before the customer protections …

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“A Word” – Short Film Illustrates The Power of Words and Brings Awareness to Causes of Rising Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

Call It COVID, a group that aims to fight Anti-Asian violence, posted “A Word”, a spoken-word film. The short film discusses the effects of certain “words” and “phrases” such as “the China Virus” and how it has damaged the nation and Asian American communities. The film aims to bring awareness to the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. The message condemns …

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Bystander Intervention Training to Stop Anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment

In response to the rise in Anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment, Hollaback! partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC to adapt free bystander intervention training as well as offering a de-escalation training to meet this moment. Unfortunately, anti-Asian and Asian American racism and xenophobia is not a new phenomenon. It has been part of American history for a long time, and it has manifested …

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Mental Health Resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic by CalHOPE

UC Davis Psyhciatry Professor and Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Hendry Ton, explains the effects of COVID-19 on the mental health ofminority communities, the CalHope project, mental health resources and various tips.Visit CalHope.orgCalHope is a project by California Department of Health Care Services to provide support for communities impacted by national disasters.

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San Mateo County targets COVID in hard hit ZIP with first walk-up clinic

Vaccination clinic requires no appointments and expands to include restaurant workers DALY CITY – San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President David J. Canepa made the following statement today regarding the county’s first walk-up, no appointment needed free COVID vaccination clinic that expands to include restaurant workers. The clinic starts at 1 p.m., the Pacelli Event Center, 145 Lake Merced …

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California on Track to Reach Capacity Goal of 3 Million Vaccines Per Week, Pending Available Supply

California to Move to Single Statewide Vaccine Eligibility Standard on March 1, Eliminating Confusion Caused by Varying County Standards State Vaccine Network Transition begins in phases starting March 1; Full Operation Expected by End of March My Turn to Become Leading Source for Scheduling Appointments Over Time SACRAMENTO –Taking another step to fulfill Gov. Gavin Newsom’s charge to build a …

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