Health care workers will be required to receive a booster shot by Feb. 1 and students in California will be given a free rapid test from the state. Source: CBS 8 New feed
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In a statement posted to Twitter, Governor Gavin Newsom cited the rise of the omicron variant in the state as the reason for the booster requirement. Source: CBS 8 New feed
The new requirement calls for boosters to be received by Feb. 28, or six months after an individual received the final dose of the original vaccination. Source: CBS 8 New feed
Winds will turn gusty and widespread rain will return Thursday night through Friday. More rain expected on Christmas. Source: CBS 8 New feed
President Biden announced Tuesday that 500 million rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests will be made available to the public starting next month. Source: CBS 8 New feed
