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Amador teacher Wendy Connelly is glad to have her first vaccine dose!

The race to get our teachers vaccinated

Renna Popli, Junior Editor February 18, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines are being made available to certain groups of high-risk people and essential workers, and teachers are on that list.  California is currently in phase 1B of vaccine distribution....

To better protect yourself and others from COVID-19, there are various methods you can practice daily.

Is wearing two masks more effective?

Kennedy Mayo, Senior Staff Writer February 16, 2021

With hospitalizations and COVID-19 cases skyrocketing, health experts are questioning if people should wear two masks instead of one. COVID-19 can spread through respiratory droplets that contain the...

Most places of business require customers to wear masks to protect themselves and those working. This sign can be found at the Livermore Outlets, but similar signs can be found at other businesses.

How students with jobs adapted to the pandemic

Erika Yan, Staff Writer February 1, 2021

The implementation of safety precautions to halt the spread of COVID-19 has caused some to lose their jobs. For others, it means a very different approach to their work, including students.  Some businesses...

Many places such as Safeway and CVS are now offering COVID-19 vaccinations. People may sign up on its website.

What you need to know about vaccinations

Yi (Steven) Yang, Staff Writer January 18, 2021

With Safeway and other local pharmacies receiving the vaccine, sign-ups for the COVID-19 vaccinations have begun.  (Check out this AVT article for information on who can get it and why.) Millions of...

The image shows an image explaining the key similarities and differences between the traditional attenuated vaccines and the new mRNA vaccines.

The science of mRNA vaccines: what are they and how do they prevent COVID-19

Yi (Steven) Yang, Staff Writer January 18, 2021

Knowing that the FDA approved the Pfizer vaccine last month, people may wonder what the science behind these vaccines is, especially as the new Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are the first of their kind.  Despite...

Vaccinations have begun for front-line workers and healthcare professionals.

Moderna vs. Pfizer: What’s the difference?

Jamilla Zuniga, Staff Writer January 18, 2021

As the global race for coronavirus vaccinations continues, two names have come to the forefront in the U.S.—Moderna and Pfizer. While both share high efficacy rates, a few key differences remain.  Both...

Black Santa has been part of Fairy Winterlands celebrations since 1993.

Fairy Winterland cancelled

Yash Bachu, Staff Writer December 30, 2020

This winter, Children's Fairyland was supposed to open its doors to the Fairy Winterland. However, the state's stay at home order forced Fairyland to close from December 7th to January 4th. As a result,...

Are winter sports safe during a pandemic?

Are winter sports safe during a pandemic?

River Johnson, Senior Staff Writer December 17, 2020

As warm weather slowly cools down, and a light morning frost returns once again, it is now time for Winter season, but this time it looks a bit different. Now that social distancing and masks are a necessity...

California recently recorded the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases in the United States.

Resistance to the second COVID-19 lockdown

On Sunday, December 6, Bay Area counties enacted new shelter-in-place orders to limit the spread of COVID-19.  The United States has witnessed a deadly second wave of infection: the New York Times...

All 3 CVS stores in Pleasanton are currently offering flu shots for free.

What the flu season could mean for covid-19 cases

Samantha Clinton, Staff Writer November 16, 2020

From overpacked testing stations and hospitals to the never-ending flu shot debate, COVID-19 is posing concerns for this upcoming season. COVID-19 and the flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses....

COVID-19 Testing is the key to flattening the curve. Please remember to wear a mask or stay home!

My Experience Testing for COVID-19

Casey Chang, Infographics Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2020

Friday, July 31st to Wednesday, August 5th It began around 9:05 p.m. Friday night with a small sore throat. At first, I believed it was nothing to worry about. But being the paranoid person I am,...

Online learning makes it very difficult to administer tests and assignments.

Will online cheating be left ignored in remote learning?

Matthew Carter, AVT Editor-in-Chief July 8, 2020

This is the first generation to ever be required to attend school online. While our school year is over, it is still uncertain what to expect when the 2020-2021 school year rolls around. It’s entirely...

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