Some Martinez Workers Must Show Proof Of Vaccine

Unvaccinated workers must wear masks and have weekly COVID-19 tests, required by a new Contra Costa County health order, starting July 27.

'Wear Your Mask Until June 15': Contra Costa Health Officer

Health officers from Contra Costa County & across the Bay Area called on residents to adhere to California masking guidelines until June 15.

COVID-19 School Vaccine Clinics Planned Near Martinez

Schools around Contra Costa County will hold vaccine clinics for students, their families, and community members. See the full schedule.

More COVID-19 Vaccines Coming To Martinez Thanks To Rite Aid

Rite Aid's certified immunizing pharmacists are now administering doses of all three U.S.-approved vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer and J&J.

Contra Costa County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Martinez area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

How Close Are Martinez Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Contra Costa County.

Martinez Allergy Tracker: Bracing For Pollen, Sneezing, Misery

Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Martinez.

Contra Costa County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Martinez area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

Contra Costa County Moves To Orange Tier: What To Know

Movies theaters, gyms, bars, restaurants and amusement parks are among places that can reopen — with some restrictions. Here's what to know.

Martinez COVID Vaccine Options Expand As Walmart Offers Shots

A link to schedule an appointment is below, along with a list of all 137 participating California stores including Concord, Richmond.

COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Up In Contra Costa County

Infection and hospitalization rates rose last week as Contra Costa County also got word of its first pediatric death related to the virus.

Martinez Residents Should Request Vaccine ASAP, County Says

Eligibility is expected to expand to people 16 and older this week. People who currently qualify should sign up immediately.

Coronavirus Cases Down In Martinez Area As Vaccinations Increase

Here is how California is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Contra Costa Could Move To Red Tier Next Week: Health Officials

The number of COVID-19 cases countywide has dropped into the state's red tier for reopening, the county's health director told supervisors.

Hospital Capacity In Martinez Area: See Latest Numbers

See how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Contra Costa County and across CA.

Hospital Capacity In Martinez Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Contra Costa County.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Martinez Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Martinez area.

Weekly Update: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Martinez Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Martinez.

Firefighters, Police Staff Drive-Thru CoCo Vaccine Clinics

Contra Costa County firefighters are among those staffing COVID-19 vaccine clinics, with 1,000 people vaccinated in the first week.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Martinez Area

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Contra Costa County.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Martinez Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Martinez.

Weekly Update: See Which Martinez Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Contra Costa County.

Weekly Update: See Which Martinez Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Contra Costa County and across California.

Martinez Teachers Vaccine: Educators in CA 1B Tier One

Educators, child care workers and residents 65 and older share the same tier for the coronavirus vaccine.

Latest Martinez COVID-19 Vaccine Statistics

Contra Costa Health Services has launched a live COVID-19 dashboard. See how many people have been vaccinated.

Hospital Capacity In The Martinez Area: See Latest Numbers

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Martinez area.

Local, National Kaiser Permanente Grants To Address Racial Equity

Kaiser Permanente commits $8.15M to organizations addressing racist structures and practices preventing good health in communities of color

COVID-19 Vaccine: Long Waits Possible For Some In Contra Costa

Appointments, Contra Costa County health officials said, are limited by available vaccine supply and other factors.

Coronavirus Vaccines In Contra Costa County, Martinez

The county is working to dramatically increase the number of people who receive vaccinations daily. Latest cases/deaths in Martinez.

See Which Martinez Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Contra Costa County.

Coronavirus Vaccine Sits Unused As CoCo Residents Die Of COVID-19

There were 67 coronavirus deaths in Contra Costa County in December and nearly 17,000 newly diagnosed cases. Here's a look at Martinez.

Contra Costa Senior Home Battles COVID-19 Outbreak

In all, 10 East Bay facilities have current outbreaks in residents and staff, according to state data.

Vaccine Distribution In CoCo, Bay Area: Health Officers Explain

Bay Area health officers issued a statement about who is vaccinated first, and when the general public may receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Martinez's Stay-At-Home Order Extended As Bay Area’s ICUs Fill

If you planned to escape to San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Napa, or Solano counties for dining —​ ​ they’re now forced to close.

Contra Costa Co. Gets A Dose Of Hope As Doctors Roll Up Their Sleeves To Get Vaccine

More than 9000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine have been sent to the Regional Medical Center.

Red Cross Blood Drives Planned Near Martinez

Patients need your blood, and you will receive the results of a free antibody test for COVID-19.

Coronavirus: How Full Are Martinez-Area Hospitals?

There is now public data showing how close your local hospital is to being at or over capacity.

Martinez Could Quickly Move To Tougher Restrictions

A new stay-at-home order may happen this week. The latest case count from Martinez.

Martinez COVID-19 Indoor Exposure Risk; Latest Case Count

A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.

Contra Costans Urged To 'Hunker Down' As Coronavirus Cases Rise

Residents must do so to "get through the dark winter to a glorious vaccine spring," Contra Costa County Health Officer Chris Farnitano said.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.