Published November 28, 2020. . Things were going well, said Erin Harrison, the zoos vice president of marketing. Will state resurrect COVID sick leave? I UNDERSTAND YOU FEELINGS, BUT NO ONE EVER LEVELED WITH THE PEOPLE TO SAY THERE IS NO SHORT CUT FROM A PANDEMIC. The region has to abide by stay-at-home restrictions once ICU capacity in the region drops below 15%. California has administered 66,518,035 vaccine doses, and 71.8% of eligible Californians are fully vaccinated. // Mercury News, Environmentalists sue Point Reyes National Seashore over cattle ranches. "We found new ways to get our food into people's homes, and we want to continue to allow that dining experience to actually happen.". So this will obviously be another hit.. No. I, for one, am no longer willing to be governed in this manner. China dismisses FBI statement that COVID-19 likely leaked from Wuhan lab Yet, in Santa Clara County, people can still shop for perfumes, phones and clothes at the mall. CalMatters columnist Dan Walters: Californias school crisis gets short shrift in Newsoms budget proposal. Updated November 28, 2020 3:10 PM. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- On the same day gyms, and nail and hair salons were able to reopen to customers across Santa Clara County, those small business owners got the news, they'd once again have to close. Stay positive turn off news . Outdoor recreational facilities, like tennis and basketball courts, and hiking trails can stay open. And the state may help cover some employers costs: In the absence of new federal funding to assist small businesses with COVID sick leave requirements, I support augmenting the governors budget to add state funding for this purpose, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon said. Here's what you need to know, Updated number of COVID-19 deaths, cases in Bay Area, Map shows everywhere you can get a COVID-19 test in the Bay Area, COVID-19 Diaries: Personal stories of Bay Area residents during pandemic, California EDD: The most commonly asked questions we get about unemployment and PUA, Health experts urge flu shots in effort to avoid 'twindemic', How to tell the difference between seasonal allergies and coronavirus symptoms, Here's which mask is better to protect from COVID-19, First COVID-19 vaccine volunteers in US describe experience as Bay Area launches vaccine trials. Except for the fact that the ICU beds will be long gone. Last week, a coalition of bars and restaurants in San Francisco started requiring proof of vaccinationto enter, and some establishments in San Jose are following suit. Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and Santa. Zoom chops nearly 200 jobs in Bay Area as tech layoffs mount Prior to that, she covered COVID, politics, housing and the city of San Jose. San Jos Spotlight is the citys first nonprofit, community-supported digital news organization. scrap the construction of the new jail in late 2020, Helen Chapman fights to save San Joses open space, Bejarano: Why I quit my East San Jose school board, Out of work: Beloved San Jose reverend faces uphill climb, Silicon Valley students stranded by shuttered schools. It's so hard.". This time, at. With mask mandate, L.A. County now leads national battle against the In fact, unions.ALL unions.take money away in the form of dues. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group), CUPERTINO, CA - DEC. 4: Bao Nguyen adds decorative lights to an outdoor dining tent at Pho Ha Noi restaurant in Cupertino, Calif., Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Fridays announcement did not include health officers from San Mateo, Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Santa Cruz or Monterey counties. And nearly 4,000 prison workers were COVID-positive on Tuesday, a more than 212% increase from the beginning of the month. The Bay Area's brief indoor dining boom is over, as Santa Clara, Marin, and Contra Costa Counties announced that all restaurants must move back to takeout, delivery, and outdoor service as of. Take a look at the latest stories and videos about the coronavirus here. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Emergency Operations Center - County of Get San Jos Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. And we may lose customers permanently in the future. Despite having one of the highest vaccination rates in the state, the current rolling seven-day average for positive infections in Santa Clara County is now 8.5 times higher than the average on June 15, the day California lifted most restrictions such as social distancing and mask requirements. Jesse Spector. AND MOST HERE JUST SAY TO LET THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA JUMP INTO THE COVID SHARK TANK AND HOPE THE SHARKS DO NOT KILL OR MAME YOU? However, business owners say there's no preparing for the unknown. As of Monday, Santa Clara County ranked second among the 10 Bay Area counties. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group), OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 2: Jessica, no last names provided, and her kids Cruz P. Left, and Elliott P. 3, of Oakland, walk down the stairs after their visit to the Land of the Lost section which is part of the new exhibit Glowfari at Oakland Zoo in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2020. Subscribe to CalMatters free daily newsletter to get news and commentary that holds your elected leaders accountable. However, County Public Health leaders said the county has been monitored since Sunday. Whats next for the former Frys HQ in San Jose? Almost all non-essential businesses are forced to shut down, with an exception for retail stores. Given those losses, outdoor dining means the world to us. he said. THE VIRUS MUTATES, AND WE CANT KEEP UP. Your email address will not be published. Now, Nguyens bracing as Santa Clara County shuts down outdoor dining Sunday night. A shutdown, or a renewed shelter-in-place order, might be beneficial to states with high unvaccinated rates, Gerstman said. Among fully vaccinated people who never had COVID-19, getting a third dose of an mRNA vaccine from Pfizer (PFE.N)/BioNTech or Moderna (MRNA.O) would likely increase levels of antibodies, but not antibodies that are better able to neutralize new virus variants, Rockefeller University researchers reported on Thursday on bioRxiv ahead of peer review. Since the start of the pandemic, the Bay Area has taken a leading role in responding to the virus. Whos in charge of editing these comments or having the so-called Authority to delete whatever is deemed not geared towards your views you have some ranting lunatic about fictitious numbers asking if were safe continuously and yet people who actually have something to say and express their own opinion you delete??? But the question of whether the Bay Areaand Santa Clara Countywill see another lockdown is more of "a political question," he added. It lists Greater Sacramento at 22.2%, Southern California at 20.6%, the San Joaquin Valley at 19.7% and Northern California at 18.6%. In laboratory experiments, they found that three mutations in Lambdas spike protein, known as RSYLTPGD246-253N, 260 L452Q and F490S, help it resist neutralization by vaccine-induced antibodies. Those new restrictions take effect at the end of Friday night, while the ones in Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties will go into effect Tuesday. Most of them will be fine. CalMatters is also trackingcoronavirus hospitalizations by county. You can find our submission guidelines here. By Jody Meacham . Though the Bay Area still has the most ICUs available among the states five regions, local officials saw no reason to wait. Gavin Newsom announced new restrictions on businesses and activities that were supposed to take effect in mid- to late-December when the regions availability of intensive care beds is expected to fall below 15%. Just understand this fact if it stays the same for 30 days here is the real problem, SINCE THE DATA WAS MISSING I CANNOT PROVIDE THE COUNTY FIGURES. All journos do now is regurgitate what they are fed. Both Newsom and top Democratic lawmakers have repeatedly emphasized their commitment to reviving extra paid sick leave for COVID-19 but a lot of key details still have to be worked out, CalMatters Sameea Kamal reports. He is a Venezuelan-American raised in Texas with bylines in the Champaign, Ill. News-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Dallas Morning News. You know, you can open tomorrow, but then by the end of the day, you might have to close again," Do said. Please contact CalMatters with any commentary questions: commentary@calmatters.org. This is your newsroom. document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_6" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); San Jos residents deserve a trusted source for unbiased, independent political news. Starting today, Sonoma County is banning large gatherings for the next month. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The 20% of people who havent been vaccinated can deal with the 1% chance of death. First identified in India, the Delta variant is believed to be twice as contagious as previous dominant COVID-19 strainsand has now thwarted plans for returning to life before the pandemic. ANYONE who is business friendly will get our votes. Receive a free briefing on your state every day. Maddox was getting ready to reopen next Monday. THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY IT IS A CRUEL METHOD OF ABUSING THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA. Now given that there are 1,928,000 people in Santa Clara County some would argue that 56,734 is nothing to be concerned about. This is your newsroom. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! "We're going to need everybody's help," said Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Your email address will not be published. The county is expected to tally its homeless residents in a biennial count next yearthe first since 2018 after COVID canceled the 2020 homeless census. Santa Clara County goes into full lockdown on Sunday night, San Mateo Some counties are choosing to shut down for longer than that. 02/01/2023. In 32 volunteers who never had COVID-19, they found that antibodies induced by mRNA vaccines did evolve between the first and second shots. Many of her employees are thinking of leaving, and with the salon operating at about 40% of normal business, Zo doesnt have enough money for rent. And again, if only 5% require any hospitalization it will come to 5,087 people needing medical attention. What does COVID-19 do to your body and why does it spread so easily? A native of New Orleans, he grew up near San Jose. Protect your nonprofit, nonpartisan state news. Wineries and cardrooms will have to head outside, and indoor family activities such as bowling allies will be shut down. I believe it is crucial to invest in a free, just and unbiased press, especially in California when all three aspects are in peril. Get your trump vaccine you b****made libs lmfao. Californias previous COVID paid leave program expired on Sept. 30, along with the federal tax credit that funded it and business groups are concerned that the price tag for a new program could fall on their shoulders. Dont blame Covid for our vacant downtown. "Something like what New York City is doing, where people are required to provide proof of vaccination.". Californias weekly average of new COVID-19 cases reached another record high Thursday as the state reported triple-digit fatalities from the virus for the third consecutive day. The Bay Area Will Fully Lock Down on December 6 - Eater SF MAP: CA counties that can, can't reopen under new rules, For a better experience, click here to view the full map in a new window. Santa Clara County health officials did not respond to inquiries about the potential for another shutdown. READ FROM HERE https://public.tableau.com/views/COVID-19HospitalsDashboard/Hospitals?:embed=y&:showVizHome=no. "One minute you can open, one minute you can't. We, the 99% to whom Covid isnt a death sentence, have had enough. Indoor dining rooms were closed in most places for 10 months or more, and tableside service was also banned outdoors for more than one-third of the year. As a result, indoor dining will be suspended on the same day.. And we were pleased with where we were, Harrison said. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Get the latest news, information and videos about the novel coronavirus pandemic here, Storm timeline: Here's how much more rain is expected, Another freight train derails in Ohio, prompting shelter-in-place, At least 13 people are dead as severe storms sweep across US. But schools already open for in-person learning may continue to stay open under the state restrictions, retailers may operate at 20% capacity, and places of worship can continue outdoor services. The unvaccinated population also saw a jump in case rate, from three to 25.8 per 100,000 people in July, according to the data. As of 01/10/2022 there was 23,764 cases total NEW CASES for the week starting 01/04/2022. Send us a postcard from the internment camp, idiot. No ones calling for violence and calling for violence isnt Trumpist. The new exhibit features hundreds of larger than life animal lanterns and interactive attractions, and a ride in the gondolas take visitors to the Land of the Lost section where the dinosaurs world and view of the bay awaits atop the Oakland hills. Emily Hoeven wrote the daily WhatMatters newsletter for three years at CalMatters . When asked about enforcement, the California Department of Public Health said, "All Californians are being asked to follow this order to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.". RELATED: Gov. Non-urgent medical offices, like dentists, optometrists, etc., can stay open. YES!! Gerstman, an epidemiologist and professor emeritus of public health at San Jose State University, told San Jos Spotlight. The biggest relief is that theyve decided our operations are relatively safe, said Mulvihill, who is gearing up for critical holiday sales. BUT NEVER CONTINUED TO CREATE THE PRODUCTION GRADE VERSIONS. By clicking subscribe, you agree to the Terms. Business is slow. Were changing the face of journalism by providing an innovative model for delivering reliable, truthful news to the nations 10th largest city. The stay-at-home order is admittedly confusing, so we're doing our best to clear it up for you. NO DOCTOR SAID THE ENTIRE COUNTY IS 95% PROTECTED, AND MOST DOCTORS EVEN THE ONES FROM PFIZER ARE CONCEDING THAT THEIR VACCINE WAS ONLY 64% EFFECTIVE REGARDING DELTA VARIANT.