Older Americans among the 1st to enjoy new CDC guidelines
The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.
State notifies 6,300 people who got vaccinated at Coliseum about less-than-recommended doses
The California Department of Health on Monday told KTVU that they are notifying about 6,300 people who got vaccinated at the Oakland Coliseum over a span of two days that they received a less-than-recommended dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Here's what you can do once fully vaccinated, CDC says
Though the easing of COVID restriction has been slow, America seems to be turning the page in the pandemic as vaccinations ramp up.
Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough
Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.
Lawmakers urge California give more vaccine priority to Bay Area's most vulnerable
Only 10 ZIP codes in the Bay Area are prioritized through this formula, while 79 ZIP codes in Los Angeles County and 39 ZIP codes in San Bernardino County have been identified.
200K educators, school staff vaccinated across California in past week
On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that 200,000 educators across the state have been vaccinated in the past week alone. This comes after the state vowed to allocate 10% of its vaccine supply to K-12 teachers and staff.
Guilt, envy, distrust: Vaccine rollout breeds mixed emotions
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. is offering hope that the pandemic that has upended life around the world will finally draw to an end.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
California counties don’t want Blue Shield’s vaccine program
None of the state’s 58 counties have signed contracts with the insurance giant even as the state moved ahead with plans to bring 10 counties in the inland sections of central and Southern California under Blue Shield oversight beginning this week.
Workers worry about safety, stress as states ease mask rules
Workers such as restaurant servers and retail clerks are balancing the anticipation of better earnings with concerns about keeping themselves safe as states lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses.
After visit, California health department says everyone who got vaccinated at Coliseum is OK
The California Department of Health has concluded that everyone who got vaccinated on March 1 at the Oakland Coliseum is OK, despite possibly receiving a less-than-optimal dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
Californians struggle to book vaccine appointments through 'My Turn' website
Preschool teacher Camila Santos said she's had nothing but trouble trying to nail down an appointment on state's online registry.
Santa Clara County’s weekly vaccine allotment less than expected
Officials in Santa Clara County are calling it a "supply crisis." There are simply not enough vaccines to meet demand. And they say this week their allotment from the state was even less than expected.
Hundreds of vaccine appointments canceled at Golden Gate Fields following protest
An estimated 200 doses were missed at Golden Gate Fields, where a drive-thru clinic operates in the north parking lot.
Mass vaccination site in East San Jose dedicated for vulnerable
The clinic at the Aloha Roller Rink, which opened Friday, is located in an area of the Santa Clara County, which has seen some of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The Bay Area has 10 ZIP codes prioritized by the state for vaccines
Ten Bay Area ZIP codes are on the list in four counties: San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano.
California sets aside 40% doses for hardest-hit communities, creates 'vaccine equity metric'
The doses will be spread out among 400 ZIP codes with about 8 million people eligible for shots. The areas are considered most vulnerable based on metrics such as household income, education level, housing status and access to transportation.
Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.