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Monday, May 16, 2022

Berkeley health officials encourage masking with rise of omicron subvariant

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Following a surge in COVID-19 cases due to subvariants of the omicron variant, local health officials are encouraging mask usage.

Local health officers in the Bay Area are encouraging the public to mask up once again after seeing the second highest surge in COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. 
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Crime & Courts

Friday, February 11, 2022
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Police Accountability Board discusses officer negotiation, public surveillance camera use

The Berkeley Police Accountability Board discussed a negotiation on Telegraph Avenue and delayed action for public surveillance camera use in Berkeley.
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City

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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City of Berkeley mandates COVID-19 booster to dine, exercise indoors

The mandate went into effect Tuesday and will apply to patrons of restaurants, gyms and any business holding indoor events of more than 500 people.
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Campus

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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UC Berkeley gets boosted in anticipation of in-person instruction

Amid a surge of omicron cases, UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ confirmed the return to in-person instruction in a campus wide email Tuesday.
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Campus

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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UC Berkeley announces plans to return to in-person instruction Jan. 31

UC Berkeley will resume in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 31, following two weeks of remote instruction to start the spring 2022 academic semester.
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Editorials

Monday, January 24, 2022
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More to be done: UC Berkeley needs to bolster, enforce COVID-19 safety measures

With an expected return to campus in the spring semester, campus leaders must reinforce regular surveillance testing and remove grade-incentivized attendance.

Frequent testing and quarantining upon receiving a positive result are civic duties that can protect those around us and ensure a safe return to campus.
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UC

Friday, January 21, 2022
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UC Board of Regents discusses faculty wages, sustainability

UC Berkeley faculty and staff reported dissatisfaction with wages at the UC Board of Regents meeting Thursday amid debate for salary increases for chancellors and COVID-19 administrative leaves.
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Campus

Thursday, December 23, 2021
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ASUC members react to UC Berkeley’s spring reopening plans

As the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages through the country, ASUC officials worry a lack of care could lead to a devastating campus outbreak.
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UC

Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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UC permits campuses to begin spring term remotely

With omicron having become the dominant COVID-19 variant, the UC Office of the President has given campuses the option to begin their spring terms remotely.
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Local Schools

Saturday, December 11, 2021
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Berkeley school district to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible students

BUSD will require all secondary students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to an announcement by Superintendent Brent Stephens. 
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