The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today that fully vaccinated individuals can see each other without the need for masks or social distancing.
This announcement was made prior to the White House COVID-19 response briefing.
However, the CDC recommends continuing social distancing and mask guidelines when out in public, avoiding large gatherings, and to continue getting tested if they show symptoms related to the virus.
Nationwide, over 116 million vaccines have been distributed with 90 million doses administered.
A person who received their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is considered fully vaccinated against the virus after two weeks.
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Last week, over 1,000 teachers in Monterey County were able to get vaccinated as school districts announce a schedule to reopen.
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District anticipates bringing select students back in the second week of April, while Salinas Union High School District anticipates April 19th being the return date for 8th and 12th graders only.
Plans to reopen Salinas City Elementary School are still pending approval.
An MPUSD board meeting scheduled for Tuesday will reveal the in-person teaching and COVID-19 Safety plans.
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The SPCA of Monterey County released a hawk today (Monday) back into its natural habitat following over two months of care under their watch.
The red-tailed hawk was discovered by the SPCA in late December in Seaside with a left wing drooping at the shoulder.
A veterinarian was able to perform surgery, the hawk needed 20 days to heal and was introduced to an outdoor enclosure to reintroduce its native skills such as flying and hunting.
Anyone who encounters wildlife in distress is encouraged to report it to the SPCA of Monterey County by calling 831.264.5427, or by contacting Native Animal Rescue for those in Santa Cruz County.
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Six Norteno gang members were arrested in Salinas on Friday night. That after Violence Suppression Task Force with Salinas Police discovered them in the Chinatown area, all of which were on searchable probation.
One of the suspects attempted to flee on foot, only to end up getting caught shortly after.
When the suspects were searched, officers found methamphetamine, scales, and money.
All six were arrested and booked into Monterey County jail on gang activity and narcotics sale charges.
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