Biden expected to push for more COVID-19 vaccinations as administration nears 200M shots goal
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Wednesday on the COVID-19 vaccination effort as the U.S. approaches his goal of 200 million shots administered within his first 100 days in office.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
Bay Area’s vaccine supply remains inconsistent for some parts
South Bay health officials are encouraging all eligible residents to sign-up for COVID-19 vaccination. This comes after Santa Clara County announced it has received enough vaccine to book appointments into next week.
'Go and get 'em, folks': All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
Multiple over-the-counter COVID-19 tests now available at stores nationwide
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Getting a vaccine in San Mateo County is increasingly difficult
Despite San Mateo County’s drive to vaccinate anyone 16 and older who wants it, supply isn’t there.
OUSD and teachers agree to go back full-time in fall, can't resolve issues for rest of this year
Teachers in the Oakland Unified School District are not happy about in-classroom instruction resuming Monday, and with the school year ending at the end of May, some teachers question whether it's too late in the school year to make much of an impact.
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Vaccination clinic at San Jose City Hall targets homeless population
A vaccination clinic at San Jose City Hall on Friday targeted the homeless population.
Marshawn Lynch, Dr. Fauci discuss vaccine hesitancy
Marshawn Lynch released a 30-minute interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci on his YouTube channel Friday, becoming the latest prominent athlete to sit down with him to discuss the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
San Francisco ramps up vaccination effort with new neighborhood sites
San Francisco is expanding its network of neighborhood COVID-19 vaccination sites to coincide with the expanded statewide eligibility for everyone 16 and older on April 15.
Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC identifies 5,800 COVID-19 ‘breakthrough infections’ among 75 million fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
Vaccine eligibility now open to Californians 16 and older
With all Californians at least 16 years of age eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, finding an appointment is proving to be a challenge.
Lack of vaccines in other parts of world puts US at risk, could prolong pandemic, experts say
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said the longer the novel coronavirus is allowed to replicate in any part of the world, the more opportunity new variants have to emerge and threaten the country’s chance of reaching herd immunity.
What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine card, and what to do if you lose it
Here are some answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccine cards, including what happens if it is lost or damaged.
Walk-in COVID vaccine clinics now offered in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, in partnership with the California Office of Emergency services, on Thursday, said they will begin offering walk-in service to people 16 and older who live or work in the county at several pop-up sites.
Everyone in California 16 and older can book COVID vaccine starting today
Everyone in California who is old enough and who wants to get the COVID vaccine can start booking appointments.
Californians fire up computers, bracing for online vaccination bottleneck
People firing up their computers and bracing for an online bottleneck, concerned about competing for appointments.