Colorado woman denied kidney transplant after refusing COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
Stanford researchers say you should trust science-based vaccine approval process for kids
Researchers at Stanford University have been running a pediatric study of the Pfizer vaccine and were among the first in the nation to administer the shot to young children.
Researchers at Stanford University have been running a pediatric study of the Pfizer vaccine and were among the first in the nation to administer the shot to young children.
President Biden talks vaccine mandates during Chicago visit
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
Oakland Y, La Clinica and Kaiser team up to vaccinate teens
The Oakland YMCA is trying to vaccinate teens and their families this weekend, as well as handing out free Target gift cards and the chance to win $100. The free event is on Saturday.
The Oakland YMCA is trying to vaccinate teens and their families this weekend, as well as handing out free Target gift cards and the chance to win $100. The free event is on Saturday.
Maryland killing spree suspect told people his brother was ‘killing people with COVID vaccines’: police
A Maryland man accused of killing three people in two counties may have been agitated about COVID-19 vaccines, multiple people told law enforcement.
A Maryland man accused of killing three people in two counties may have been agitated about COVID-19 vaccines, multiple people told law enforcement.
Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Pfizer has formally submitted a request to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer has formally submitted a request to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
NHL investigates whether San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane used fake COVID vaccine card
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane is being investigated on allegations that he used a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. Using a fake vaccination card is illegal in both the United States and Canada, as well as against NHL rules.
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane is being investigated on allegations that he used a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. Using a fake vaccination card is illegal in both the United States and Canada, as well as against NHL rules.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be waning over time, survey suggests
A recent survey showed some people who were reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine last year have recently changed their minds about getting the shot.
A recent survey showed some people who were reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine last year have recently changed their minds about getting the shot.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Vaccine mandate: LA to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
US to increase at-home COVID-19 rapid test availability
The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.
The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.
Warriors' Andrew Wiggins speaks out about finally getting vaccinated
"I guess to do certain stuff, to work and all that, I guess you don’t own your body," Warriors' Andrew Wiggins said. "That’s what it comes down to."
"I guess to do certain stuff, to work and all that, I guess you don’t own your body," Warriors' Andrew Wiggins said. "That’s what it comes down to."
Berkeley vaccination rate hovers near 100% mark
Berkeley has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, data shows. The national rate is 70.9%.
Berkeley has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, data shows. The national rate is 70.9%.
City of Oakland workers must be vaccinated, proving status by end of November
All city of Oakland employees are now required to be fully vaccinated.
All city of Oakland employees are now required to be fully vaccinated.
Kaiser Permanente suspends 2,200 of its employees nationwide over vaccine mandate
Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.
Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.
Unvaccinated SFMTA employees want less strict vaccine mandate
First it was first responders and law enforcement, now San Francisco's Muni workers are facing a deadline to get vaccinated or lose their jobs. That deadline is set for the end of this month.
First it was first responders and law enforcement, now San Francisco's Muni workers are facing a deadline to get vaccinated or lose their jobs. That deadline is set for the end of this month.
AstraZeneca asks FDA to authorize antibody treatment to prevent COVID-19
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.
Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
No major religion opposes the COVID vaccine, but exemptions are still being granted
Out of roughly 7,000 city employees, more than 300 applied and were given an exemption. The majority are religious. Nearly one-third of those exemptions are in the police department.
Out of roughly 7,000 city employees, more than 300 applied and were given an exemption. The majority are religious. Nearly one-third of those exemptions are in the police department.
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.