The mayor said his vaccination against the virus apparently has prevented any serious symptoms so far.

The new order is made in light of the emergence in Santa Clara County of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 and the 'imminent threat' that it poses to the health of vulnerable residents and the capacity of the healthcare system.

To be fully up to date with COVID vaccine protection, people need to have a booster shot, said County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody.

The City of Los Angeles requires proof of vaccination for many indoor businesses beginning today.

Total city workforce vaccination has increased from 89% to 92% in recent weeks. The Police Department has increased from 82% vaccinated to 86% vaccinated as of Sept. 24 and the Fire Department reported a 92% vaccination rate.

The recommendation comes amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, almost exclusively among the unvaccinated, and the proliferation of the more-transmissible Delta variant. 

Approximately 72 percent of the state's adults have received at least one vaccine dose, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.

With Covid-19 vaccination rates approaching 80 percent, sites are no longer needed, so some sites will be closing in the next few weeks, Santa Clara County health officials say.

Bars in both counties will also be allowed to reopen indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people.

Vaccinations were for vulnerable populations, but links shut down when news spread. Residents who entered their info struggled to get answers.

California’s mask mandate requires people to wear a face covering at all times indoors or on public transit unless actively eating or drinking.

Just one-third of Santa Clara Countys 16- and 17-year-olds have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Homeless and formerly homeless are using their shared experiences to get other unhoused residents a jab at a San Jose vaccine clinic Friday.

Health officials said a significantly increased allocation of vaccine doses that allowed them to expand eligibility Tuesday.