FDA panel considers Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for Americans
An independent advisory panel for the FDA is meeting to consider a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Americans 16 and older.
3 women assault restaurant hostess who asked for vaccination proof: Cops
Three tourists from Texas were arrested after attacking a hostess at Carmine's on the Upper West Side, said the NYPD.
San Jose firefighters, police unions oppose COVID vaccine mandate
Those who refuse to get vaccinated without an approved exemption or balk at the requirement could face punishments up to termination, the city's policy reads.
National Zoo lions, tigers test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19
Officials at the Smithsonian's National Zoo say six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Disney World workers to march against company vaccine mandate
The march begins at 2 p.m. at 12151 S. Apopka Vineland Rd.
Salesforce Dreamforce conference to return to San Francisco's Moscone Center
San Francisco is preparing to welcome back one of its largest conventions. Salesforce's Dreamforce is returning to the Moscone Center next Tuesday.
Bay Area school districts consider vaccine mandates for students
The boards of the Bay Area’s two largest school districts are set to vote next week on whether to mandate vaccinations against COVID-19 for all staff and students age 12 and older.
Biden tasks OSHA with enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.
White House offered Nicki Minaj phone call to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday the White House offered Nicki Minaj a simple phone call with a health expert to answer any questions she may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois family blames unvaccinated in obituary after vaccinated woman dies from COVID-19
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
Millbrae holds off on proof of vaccine for outdoor dining, expert says not necessary
A city on the Peninsula has put the brakes on plans to require proof of vaccination even if you’re dining outside.
Parts of Palo Alto, Mountain View to receive mosquito control treatment after West Nile virus detected
Santa Clara County's Vector Control District will conduct mosquito control treatment in parts of Palo Alto and Mountain View on Friday after detecting the West Nile virus in mosquitos in those areas.
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UCSF prof says kids' COVID vaccines a path toward unmasking that minimizes learning loss
UCSF professor of emergency medicine explains how children's COVID vaccines provide a path toward unmasking and minimizes learning loss.
Biden meets with CEOs, business leaders to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Biden met with the CEOs of Walt Disney and Columbia Sportswear, and other business leaders, to discuss his COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
Marin County schools offering students free take-home COVID test kits
To keep kids in school, one Bay Area County is sending home free COVID test kits to students and staff. Nine schools in Marin County are part of a pilot program with the California Department of Health, that could become a model for schools across the state.
San Francisco launches vandalism fund to help targeted businesses with repairs, damages
San Francisco businesses can now get help recovering from acts of vandalism thanks to a fund set up by city leaders.
Despite California's 'reopening,' Bay Area transit suffers slow recovery
Three full months since the state formally reopened, movement around the Bay is still very much a slow, recovering work in progress.
Fresh off win, Newsom addresses in-person learning at East Bay school
Fresh off his no-recall win, Gov. Gavin Newsom was back to work on Wednesday, this time in the East Bay to discuss the state's investment for full in-person instruction in schools across the state.
Wendy Williams tests positive for ‘breakthrough’ case of COVID-19
“The Wendy Williams Show” was set to premiere on Sept. 20, but following Wendy Williams’ diagnosis, the show will now premiere on Oct. 4.