Marin County to vaccinate those 65 and older, but appointments tough to get
There are several different places to get a vaccine in the county. But checking the county's website to connect to those vaccine appointments shows that CVS, Rite Aid and Safeway pharmacies are reporting all their vaccine appointments full for this coming week.
There are several different places to get a vaccine in the county. But checking the county's website to connect to those vaccine appointments shows that CVS, Rite Aid and Safeway pharmacies are reporting all their vaccine appointments full for this coming week.
Limited vaccine supply forces one week closure of Moscone Center mass vaccination site
The mass vaccination site recently rolled out at San Francisco's Moscone Center will close for one week due to a shortage in vaccine supply.
The mass vaccination site recently rolled out at San Francisco's Moscone Center will close for one week due to a shortage in vaccine supply.
More than half of Santa Clara County residents 75 and older vaccinated
On Monday, the county announced that more than half of residents 75 years and older and 43.7 percent of those 65 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
On Monday, the county announced that more than half of residents 75 years and older and 43.7 percent of those 65 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
COVID-19 shots might be tweaked if variants get worse
The makers of COVID-19 vaccines are figuring out how to tweak their recipes against worrisome virus mutations — and regulators are looking to flu as a blueprint if and when the shots need an update.
The makers of COVID-19 vaccines are figuring out how to tweak their recipes against worrisome virus mutations — and regulators are looking to flu as a blueprint if and when the shots need an update.
These 3 COVID-19 vaccine side effects are common, CDC expert says
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
California vaccine eligibility expands, who's next?
Starting March 15th, vaccines will be offered to residents 16 and up, but only with chronic health conditions.
Starting March 15th, vaccines will be offered to residents 16 and up, but only with chronic health conditions.
Woman, 78, dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine; no link suspected
A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.
A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.
Relief as California expands vaccine eligibility
California health officials Friday announced a date for the next group of residents eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
California health officials Friday announced a date for the next group of residents eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
AC Transit will offer free shuttles to Oakland Coliseum vaccine site
AC Transit announced on Friday they will offer free-fare shuttles to the Oakland Coliseum for riders who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
AC Transit announced on Friday they will offer free-fare shuttles to the Oakland Coliseum for riders who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines
Today, CVS, the nation's largest chain of pharmacies, began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments were snapped up in just one day. Tom Vacar reports.
Today, CVS, the nation's largest chain of pharmacies, began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments were snapped up in just one day. Tom Vacar reports.
California to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for those at highest risk in mid-March
As of March 15, California healthcare providers can begin vaccinating people ages 16-64 with the highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19.
As of March 15, California healthcare providers can begin vaccinating people ages 16-64 with the highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19.
How does California distribute scarce vaccines?
Vaccine shortages rare raising questions about how local, state and federal governments determine where to send scarce vaccine doses.
Vaccine shortages rare raising questions about how local, state and federal governments determine where to send scarce vaccine doses.
Bay Area cheers Biden's ambitious projection to vaccinate U.S. by end of summer
"There could not be better news for us," said Dr. Matt Willis, Public Health Officer for Marin County. "It really feels like it's inching along and we want to go so much faster for everyone."
"There could not be better news for us," said Dr. Matt Willis, Public Health Officer for Marin County. "It really feels like it's inching along and we want to go so much faster for everyone."
San Mateo County: Vaccinations for educators, first responders, farmworkers to start Feb. 22
San Mateo County officials announced on Thursday that COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, childcare providers, first responders and food and agricultural workers will begin Feb. 22.
San Mateo County officials announced on Thursday that COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, childcare providers, first responders and food and agricultural workers will begin Feb. 22.
COVID vaccine shortages, irregular distribution delays some COVID inoculations
Public health officials and hospitals say vaccine availability is still an ongoing obstacle amid mass vaccination efforts.
Public health officials and hospitals say vaccine availability is still an ongoing obstacle amid mass vaccination efforts.
BART to offer free rides home for those vaccinated at Coliseum COVID vaccine site
BART will offer free ride vouchers for Bay Area residents who receive a coronavirus vaccine at the upcoming Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site, the transit agency said Thursday.
BART will offer free ride vouchers for Bay Area residents who receive a coronavirus vaccine at the upcoming Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site, the transit agency said Thursday.
Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.