Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
Vaccination appointments available for eligible Berkeley residents
Appointments for first dose COVID-19 vaccinations are available Tuesday through Friday for Alameda County residents 16 and older and those who work in the county in sectors considered at increased risk of exposure.
Appointments for first dose COVID-19 vaccinations are available Tuesday through Friday for Alameda County residents 16 and older and those who work in the county in sectors considered at increased risk of exposure.
Facebook launches vaccination site for underserved communities near Menlo Park headquarters
The Silicon Valley company that popularized the "poke" is helping people get a much sought-after poke in the arm with the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Silicon Valley company that popularized the "poke" is helping people get a much sought-after poke in the arm with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site changing hands tomorrow
Local officials will take charge of the site, which has been operated by Cal OES and FEMA thus far.
Local officials will take charge of the site, which has been operated by Cal OES and FEMA thus far.
San Francisco drop-in sites run out of vaccines after zip code eligibility expansion
Two drop in locations, at SF General and the Southeast Health Center, offered vaccinations exclusively to some of the city's least equitable areas. Both sites ran out of doses almost immediately.
Two drop in locations, at SF General and the Southeast Health Center, offered vaccinations exclusively to some of the city's least equitable areas. Both sites ran out of doses almost immediately.
Contra Costa County residents 16 and older can get COVID-19 vaccination at Oakland Coliseum
Contra Costa County residents 16 and older can now get vaccinated from COVID-19 at the Oakland Coliseum, county health officials said Saturday.
Contra Costa County residents 16 and older can now get vaccinated from COVID-19 at the Oakland Coliseum, county health officials said Saturday.
Pfizer vaccines for teens 12 and older expected by summer, Stanford to begin trials on kids 5 and younger
As vaccine eligibility expands to Californians 16 years and older by April 15, on Friday Pfizer jumpstarted the process for even younger teens to soon be eligible too, requesting emergency use authorization by the United States Food and Drug Administration to vaccinate this age group.
As vaccine eligibility expands to Californians 16 years and older by April 15, on Friday Pfizer jumpstarted the process for even younger teens to soon be eligible too, requesting emergency use authorization by the United States Food and Drug Administration to vaccinate this age group.
Contra Costa County reaches vaccine milestone, more than 800,000 residents vaccinated
On Friday, Contra Costa County surpassed a new vaccine benchmark: 803,000 doses administered. Approximately a third of the County's residents are fully vaccinated, and more than half are partially vaccinated.
On Friday, Contra Costa County surpassed a new vaccine benchmark: 803,000 doses administered. Approximately a third of the County's residents are fully vaccinated, and more than half are partially vaccinated.
‘Shocking imbalance’: WHO says 87% of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to wealthy countries
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
CDC says Johnson & Johnson shots can continue in North Carolina after reports of adverse reactions
Federal health officials say it’s safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that had an increase in reports of adverse reactions on Thursday.
Federal health officials say it’s safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that had an increase in reports of adverse reactions on Thursday.
Arizona GOP congressman introduces No Vaccine Passport Act
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
An old problem presents new challenge in effort to end pandemic
Santa Clara County health officials are allowing residents ages16 and older to make vaccination appointments. But they admit, administering the shots is dependent on supply, which is becoming more restricted.
Santa Clara County health officials are allowing residents ages16 and older to make vaccination appointments. But they admit, administering the shots is dependent on supply, which is becoming more restricted.
J&J doses to take a dip as California vaccine eligibility expands
California will likely run into major vaccination problems next week after a large batch of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards.
California will likely run into major vaccination problems next week after a large batch of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards.
This East Bay city has the highest vaccination rate in Alameda County
Piedmont is the wealthiest community in the county. More of the people who live there are older, and many medical workers live in Piedmont. Those are some of the reasons why the vaccination rate is the highest in Alameda County.
Piedmont is the wealthiest community in the county. More of the people who live there are older, and many medical workers live in Piedmont. Those are some of the reasons why the vaccination rate is the highest in Alameda County.
Alameda County expands vaccine eligibility to 16 and older in high-need ZIP codes
Alameda County on Wednesday expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to the 16 and older age group in some of its hardest hit, high need ZIP codes.
Alameda County on Wednesday expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to the 16 and older age group in some of its hardest hit, high need ZIP codes.
Moderna prepared to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by end of 2021
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
Sonoma County receives increase of vaccination doses after weeks of stagnant shipment sizes
Sonoma County received an increase of vaccine doses in its weekly COVID-19 vaccine allocation this week after county officials inquired with the state about why Sonoma's allocation size had not changed since February.
Sonoma County received an increase of vaccine doses in its weekly COVID-19 vaccine allocation this week after county officials inquired with the state about why Sonoma's allocation size had not changed since February.
San Mateo County sees steady vaccination progress as supply remain limited
Given San Mateo County's low COVID-19 case rates, steady vaccination progress and the state's promise to deliver more vaccines, county officials remain hopeful even though the supply is currently less than promised.
Given San Mateo County's low COVID-19 case rates, steady vaccination progress and the state's promise to deliver more vaccines, county officials remain hopeful even though the supply is currently less than promised.