Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state’s plans to combat the spread of the omicron variant yesterday. The governor confirmed in a briefing that healthcare workers will be required to get a booster shot, with the deadline set for February First. He said those who haven’t gotten their booster will be tested twice a week until the mandate takes effect. Newsom added that COVID testing sites in California will have their hours extended, and the state will send at-home tests to every public school student in preparation for their return to the classroom next month.
Meanwhile, in Sonoma County, Covid cases continue to creep up as we get closer to Christmas. The 7 day daily average of active cases in the county now stands at 1483. Near the beginning of the month, that number was at 1012. Total deaths in the county remains unchanged at 416 with the last fatalities recorded December 10th.