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.

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.

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.

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.