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Berkeley Public Health
Research & Ideas
JANUARY 19, 2022
James Robinson receives grant to research US infused drug prices
Campus public health professor James Robinson was awarded a $49,000 grant to research the prices of infused drugs in the United States on Jan. 1.
Research & Ideas
JANUARY 19, 2022
James Robinson receives grant to research US infused drug prices
Campus public health professor James Robinson was awarded a $49,000 grant to research the prices of infused drugs in the United States on Jan. 1.
City
AUGUST 23, 2021
Berkeley city officials recommend 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals
The city of Berkeley's Public Health Department recommended Friday that individuals with compromised immune systems get an additional dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
City
AUGUST 23, 2021
Berkeley city officials recommend 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals
The city of Berkeley's Public Health Department recommended Friday that individuals with compromised immune systems get an additional dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
City
MARCH 28, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines available for residents at least age 65, transit workers, janitors in Alameda County
Vaccination appointments are now available for certain Berkeley and Alameda County residents from March 30 to April 3.
City
MARCH 28, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines available for residents at least age 65, transit workers, janitors in Alameda County
Vaccination appointments are now available for certain Berkeley and Alameda County residents from March 30 to April 3.
Research & Ideas
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
UC Berkeley study shows high coronavirus rates in animals meant for human consumption
A new study co-authored by UC Berkeley alumnus Huong Nguyen shows high percentages of coronaviruses were detected in animals meant for human consumption.
Research & Ideas
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
UC Berkeley study shows high coronavirus rates in animals meant for human consumption
A new study co-authored by UC Berkeley alumnus Huong Nguyen shows high percentages of coronaviruses were detected in animals meant for human consumption.
Football
DECEMBER 04, 2020
Bears to stay in Berkeley amid new COVID-19 protocols
New guidelines from the state of California and Alameda County will not limit Cal football's ability to play and practice, according to local public health officials.
Football
DECEMBER 04, 2020
Bears to stay in Berkeley amid new COVID-19 protocols
New guidelines from the state of California and Alameda County will not limit Cal football's ability to play and practice, according to local public health officials.
Men's Basketball
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Positive COVID-19 test forces Cal men’s basketball to postpone practices
After returning to indoor practices for the first time in seven months, a member of the men’s basketball program tested positive for the coronavirus.
Men's Basketball
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Positive COVID-19 test forces Cal men’s basketball to postpone practices
After returning to indoor practices for the first time in seven months, a member of the men’s basketball program tested positive for the coronavirus.
City
JULY 28, 2020
Self-testing for COVID-19 available at kiosk in San Pablo Park
Berkeley Public Health announced Tuesday its two-day pilot of a COVID-19 test kiosk in which participants can swab their own mouths and place the samples in a receptacle under supervision.
City
JULY 28, 2020
Self-testing for COVID-19 available at kiosk in San Pablo Park
Berkeley Public Health announced Tuesday its two-day pilot of a COVID-19 test kiosk in which participants can swab their own mouths and place the samples in a receptacle under supervision.
Campus
JULY 08, 2020
Increase in COVID-19 cases could jeopardize UC Berkeley's fall plans, administration says
UC Berkeley administration reported Thursday a "concerning" increase in UC Berkeley students testing positive for COVID-19.
Campus
JULY 08, 2020
Increase in COVID-19 cases could jeopardize UC Berkeley's fall plans, administration says
UC Berkeley administration reported Thursday a "concerning" increase in UC Berkeley students testing positive for COVID-19.
City
JUNE 08, 2020
COVID-19 testing now available in Berkeley for all, regardless of symptoms
Symptoms are no longer a requirement to be eligible for a COVID-19 test in Berkeley, as a site recently opened to expand the city's testing capacity and increase access.
City
JUNE 08, 2020
COVID-19 testing now available in Berkeley for all, regardless of symptoms
Symptoms are no longer a requirement to be eligible for a COVID-19 test in Berkeley, as a site recently opened to expand the city's testing capacity and increase access.
City
MAY 20, 2019
Measles case confirmed in Berkeley; residents advised to be aware of symptoms
A case of measles has been confirmed in Berkeley by the Berkeley Public Health Division. Anyone who visited the Berkeley Bowl on Oregon Street on May 7 from 3-5 p.m. has been advised to look for the first stages of symptoms, according to City of Berkeley News.
City
MAY 20, 2019
Measles case confirmed in Berkeley; residents advised to be aware of symptoms
A case of measles has been confirmed in Berkeley by the Berkeley Public Health Division. Anyone who visited the Berkeley Bowl on Oregon Street on May 7 from 3-5 p.m. has been advised to look for the first stages of symptoms, according to City of Berkeley News.
