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Unvaccinated people who work in an office with other people need to be regularly tested for COVID-19, in addition to wearing a mask, according to the county Department of Public Health. (People working at home don’t have to do either, except for when / if they come into an office.)

www.facebook.com/126820889901/posts/10158832866579902/?d=nWith COVID-19 cases rapidly on the rise, leaving unvaccinated individuals at risk for serious illness and death, the health officers of Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and San Francisco counties strongly urge all employers to consider implementing workplace COVID-19 safety policies that require their workforce to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible.

For any employees who are not yet fully vaccinated, employers must require and enforce masking under current state law. In addition, employers are encouraged to require frequent COVID-19 testing of unvaccinated employees.

Read the full press release: covid19.sccgov.org/news-releases/pr-07-22-2021-public-health-officials-urge-employers-to-require-... ... See MoreSee Less

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Unvaccinated people who work in an office with other people need to be regularly tested for COVID-19, in addition to wearing a mask, according to the county Department of Public Health. (People working at home don’t have to do either, except for when / if they come into an office.) https://www.facebook.com/126820889901/posts/10158832866579902/?d=n
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If you subscribe to PlaneTalk, our free email newsletter, you may have seen the blurb on COVID vaccines for cancer patients & survivors. This updated and more detailed FAQ comes from the National Cancer Institute:
www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2021/people-with-cancer-coronavirus-vaccine?cid=e...

And if you're not already subscribed, here's a link to the archive of recent issues, plus the link to sign up: www.planetree-sv.org/newsletters/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Coronavirus Vaccines and People with Cancer

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Just in case anyone needs convincing that vaping tobacco is unhealthy, too.

Want help quitting? Check out smokefree.gov .

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Women who vape are more likely to have low-birthweight babies, study shows

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Researchers stress that e-cigarettes are not a healthier alternative to smoking for expectant mothers.
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Know someone who hasn't gotten around to getting their shot, perhaps because they work long hours? Tonight's their chance - vaccinations at Del Monte Soccer Park, 5-9pm, July 20. ... See MoreSee Less

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