Many more people went to sites in Alameda County, arriving to see big signs posted saying doses were reserved for health workers. Public health officials said they don’t know the origin of the links that allowed people to dodge screening questions. They urged anyone who signed up for an appointment through the links to cancel so the time slot can go to a health worker. … [Read more...] about Error with California’s vaccination website let ineligible Bay Area residents register for shots
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Busy phone lines and crashed websites: Bay Area seniors hit hurdles in race to get vaccinated
— KPNorthernCal (@kpnorcal) January 14, 2021 At UCSF, spokeswoman Elizabeth Fernandez said the health system has sent out messages to its members about the status of vaccines, including the “limited and sporadic” supply. “We have almost finished vaccinating our health care workers,” she said. On Friday, she said, “we are starting with our primary care patients aged 75 and over, and hope to move to patients age 65 to 74 soon.” … [Read more...] about Busy phone lines and crashed websites: Bay Area seniors hit hurdles in race to get vaccinated
COVID vaccines are coming soon. Here’s what Bay Area residents should know
A: The Pfizer vaccine must be stored at minus-70 degrees Celsius, equivalent to minus-94 degrees Fahrenheit. Some research labs and hospitals affiliated with research institutions have ultra-cold freezers that can do this, but many rural hospitals and clinics do not. Pfizer plans to ship its vaccines in containers equipped with dry ice, and California plans to buy dozens of ultra-cold freezers to help supplement the storage and transporting of the Pfizer vaccine. Some health systems and local health departments have been buying ultra-cold freezers in anticipation of the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna vaccine should be less difficult to manage, since it is kept at minus-20 degrees Celsius, which a standard medical freezer can accommodate. The AstraZeneca vaccine, and potentially others in the pipeline, can be kept in normal refrigerators (2 to 8 degrees Celsius) and will be easier to store and transport. … [Read more...] about COVID vaccines are coming soon. Here’s what Bay Area residents should know
11 vegetable-centric takeout options from Bay Area restaurants for New Year’s health kicks
Vegetarian options abound at most Indian and Nepalese spots, but they sometimes feel a bit heavy or loaded with dairy. That’s one way San Francisco’s excellent Nepalese restaurant Bini’s Kitchen stands out. While best known for its momos, Bini’s also makes a lush vegan rendition of baigun bharta, full of grilled eggplant, tomatoes and spices, as well as crisp, turmeric-tinged cauliflower sauteed with peas. … [Read more...] about 11 vegetable-centric takeout options from Bay Area restaurants for New Year’s health kicks
Bay Area coaches unite to save prep football as coronavirus jeopardizes season
Under current guidelines, low risk/contact sports such as golf, tennis, cross country and swimming can go on in counties that are in the purple (widespread risk of virus) tier. Moderate contact sports, such as baseball, lacrosse and softball can be played in red (substantial risk) counties. Football, volleyball, wrestling and soccer are allowed only in counties that are in the orange (moderate) tier. Basketball and wrestling are allowed only in counties in the yellow (minimal risk) tier. … [Read more...] about Bay Area coaches unite to save prep football as coronavirus jeopardizes season