Drop-in vaccination site opens for hard hit San Francisco areas
Hundreds of San Francisco residents received their first dose of a vaccine without an appointment. It's an effort to get more people vaccinated in some of the city's most vulnerable areas.
Hundreds of San Francisco residents received their first dose of a vaccine without an appointment. It's an effort to get more people vaccinated in some of the city's most vulnerable areas.
California now setting aside 75,000 vaccines for teachers
The state, along with the Centers for Disease Control, has often said vaccinations are not required to return to the classroom safely, however, Gov. Gavin Newsom and local teacher's unions want to provide that option to give peace of mind.
The state, along with the Centers for Disease Control, has often said vaccinations are not required to return to the classroom safely, however, Gov. Gavin Newsom and local teacher's unions want to provide that option to give peace of mind.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Two vaccines and two weeks later, Palo Alto seniors celebrate and hug
About one in four of Santa Clara County residents over the age of 75 are fully vaccinated with two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Monday marks two weeks since many seniors at Moldaw Residences, a senior living community in Palo Alto, got their second dose.
About one in four of Santa Clara County residents over the age of 75 are fully vaccinated with two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Monday marks two weeks since many seniors at Moldaw Residences, a senior living community in Palo Alto, got their second dose.
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
Santa Clara County opens new vaccine site in East San Jose to reach hardest hit communities
As part of Santa Clara County's efforts to reach disproportionally impacted communities, the county opened another vaccination site in East San Jose on Friday.
As part of Santa Clara County's efforts to reach disproportionally impacted communities, the county opened another vaccination site in East San Jose on Friday.
Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use, FDA says
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Pending approval, Johnson & Johnson vaccine could help inoculate U.S. by summer
Public health officials welcome the imminent launch of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, expected this weekend.
Public health officials welcome the imminent launch of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, expected this weekend.
Data shows vaccinated people less likely to spread COVID
No less than legendary infectious disease expert and chief medical advisor to the president Dr. Anthony Fauci said that once people are fully vaccinated, socializing is back on the table.
No less than legendary infectious disease expert and chief medical advisor to the president Dr. Anthony Fauci said that once people are fully vaccinated, socializing is back on the table.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
California expects 1.1 million Johnson & Johnson vaccines in next 3 weeks
Gov. Gavin Newsom expects California to start administering the new Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine next week.
Gov. Gavin Newsom expects California to start administering the new Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine next week.
FDA to authorize third vaccine to help end pandemic
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize a third COVID-19 vaccine. If authorized, health officials will work over the weekend to begin distributing Johnson and Johnson's single-dose vaccine, much like how Moderna's and Pfizer's versions were handled.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize a third COVID-19 vaccine. If authorized, health officials will work over the weekend to begin distributing Johnson and Johnson's single-dose vaccine, much like how Moderna's and Pfizer's versions were handled.
San Francisco-based One Medical’s vaccine distribution scrutinized, doses denied
San Francisco-based One Medical has come under scrutiny for administering COVID-19 vaccines to people under 65 in violation of the state of California guidelines.
San Francisco-based One Medical has come under scrutiny for administering COVID-19 vaccines to people under 65 in violation of the state of California guidelines.
Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Newsom's vaccine plan aims to reopen K-12 classrooms
California released a new plan Thursday outlining how the state will allocate vaccines to education workers as Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to push to reopen more schools to in-person instruction.
California released a new plan Thursday outlining how the state will allocate vaccines to education workers as Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to push to reopen more schools to in-person instruction.
California halts system of shared vaccine codes after misuse
Group codes were shared over email and passed on, leading some people to sign up for shots who were not eligible because of their age or occupation.
Group codes were shared over email and passed on, leading some people to sign up for shots who were not eligible because of their age or occupation.
Moscone Center opens - again - for high-volume vaccinations
This is a big deal in the city’s efforts to vaccinate because the Moscone Center is a high-volume site , capable of administering 7,000 to 10,000 doses a day.
This is a big deal in the city’s efforts to vaccinate because the Moscone Center is a high-volume site , capable of administering 7,000 to 10,000 doses a day.
Tidal wave of COVID vaccines could soon hit market
As early as Friday, Johnson & Johnson could get authorization from the Federal Drug Administration to start distributing its single-dose COVID vaccine.
As early as Friday, Johnson & Johnson could get authorization from the Federal Drug Administration to start distributing its single-dose COVID vaccine.
Access codes meant for vaccine equity are being misused
A man tells KTVU he received a COVID vaccine access code issued through the state even though the code was meant for communities of color or low-income earners.
A man tells KTVU he received a COVID vaccine access code issued through the state even though the code was meant for communities of color or low-income earners.
Equity remains a concern as vaccine distribution ramps up
As COVID-19 vaccination distribution accelerates in California and nationwide, equity remains a concern. Under-served and disproportionately impacted communities are getting vaccinated at a lower rate, according to state data.
As COVID-19 vaccination distribution accelerates in California and nationwide, equity remains a concern. Under-served and disproportionately impacted communities are getting vaccinated at a lower rate, according to state data.