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Tighter mask rules and increased vaccination rates could have made a difference, but omicron was going to be a problem no matter what. In response to worker shortages, the Newsom administration has made it easier for schools to hire subs, requested $8 million to address health care staffing issues and more.

State and local officials are struggling to find the best California COVID policies to get through the pandemic and restore the economy.

A new bill would supersede Gov. Newsom's student COVID-19 vaccine mandate by requiring all kids in K-12 to get the shot by Jan. 1, 2023.

The omicron COVID variant is sweeping across California schools, forcing campuses to consider temporary closures.

The number of California children diagnosed with COVID-19 during the omicron variant surge has "skyrocketed," challenging earlier notions that the coronavirus largely bypassed children. Child vaccination rates are relatively low, and children who contract COVID-19 could be at increased risk for rare conditions and diabetes.

State health officials extend indoor mask mandate through Feb. 15, but say the size of California COVID hospitalization increase is unclear.

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Gov. Newsom adds a new California vaccine mandate, saying that all healthcare workers must get booster shots against COVID-19. California State University also requires boosters for students and staff.

The omicron variant is spreading across California as it outpaces COVID vaccinations, forcing some UC campuses to return to online classes.

Give to CalMatters today and your gift will be doubled! Your support helps keep our nonprofit journalism free and accessible to all Californians. Donate now. Los Angeles Unified School District should adjust its vaccine mandate so the 34,000 students at risk of not meeting the January inoculation deadline won’t be kicked out of the classroom […]