Delta variant more transmissible than previously believed, according to new CDC report
According to an internal slide presentation shared within the Centers for Disease Control and obtained by the Washington Post and New York Times Thursday, the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox, and infections among vaccinated people may be just as transmissible as those in unvaccinated people.
74% of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak involved fully vaccinated people, CDC says
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
COVID-19 delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, CDC internal docs warn
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Minnesota will offer $100 for new COVID-19 vaccinations
Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.
Biden sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, directs DOD to do same
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser restores mask mandates indoors – regardless of vaccination status
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that mask mandates are once again in effect indoors in the nation’s capital for everyone over the age of 2 – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
California updates mask mandates for public transit, classrooms, hospitals, shelters
California released an update on the state's masking guidance.
COVID-19 booster: Israel to offer 3rd shot to older citizens
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.
AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
Some San Francisco retailers, bars requiring masks, vaccination proof
Apple says about half of its 270 retail stores in the United States require customers to mask up if they head indoors.
Disneyland to require guests to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status
While Orange County does not have an indoor mask mandate in place, Disneyland is requiring all guests to mask up while indoors.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Washington state recommends wearing masks indoors, requires masks for K-12 schools
Washington state will follow federal guidance and recommend that those who are are vaccinated wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas where there is "substantial or high" rates of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday.
Vaccination rates creep up across U.S. as holdouts get their shots
California has seen a 16% vaccine bounce in the past week.
Majority of San Francisco restaurant owners back vaccine mandate: survey
A new survey by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association shows 63% of owners back a vaccine mandate. But restaurant owners have different ideas about how to move forward safely.
CDC changes mask guidelines: vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
According to the CDC, Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano and San Francisco counties are at high risk of COVID-19 transmission.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates: Can employers require workers to get the shot?
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
California healthcare workers and state employees must show vaccination status
California will require state employees and all health care workers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly as officials aim to slow rising coronavirus infections, mostly among the unvaccinated.