Winter storm disrupts vaccine shipments to the Bay Area
Winter storms across the nation are causing delays in COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to Bay Area vaccine distribution sites. Some places are having to reschedule vaccine appointments or temporarily close mass vaccination sites because they don't have enough doses.
Winter storms across the nation are causing delays in COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to Bay Area vaccine distribution sites. Some places are having to reschedule vaccine appointments or temporarily close mass vaccination sites because they don't have enough doses.
Shortage of foster parents in San Francisco because of the pandemic
San Francisco officials say the pandemic is creating major problems for the city's foster care system.
San Francisco officials say the pandemic is creating major problems for the city's foster care system.
Doctors say flu activity remains ‘surprisingly low’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
US life expectancy drops a full year in COVID-19 pandemic, most since WWII
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
Deputies and incarcerated people to get vaccinated at Santa Rita Jail
Sgt. Ray Kelly said the plan is to vaccination all 1,650 employees who "have been on the front lines serving county residents during the pandemic." Incarcerated people will start to get the vaccines next week.
Sgt. Ray Kelly said the plan is to vaccination all 1,650 employees who "have been on the front lines serving county residents during the pandemic." Incarcerated people will start to get the vaccines next week.
California virus aid plan would pay $600 to millions of low-income residents
Millions of low-income Californians will receive $600 checks if the California Legislature approves plans to spend $9.6 billion in new pandemic relief.
Millions of low-income Californians will receive $600 checks if the California Legislature approves plans to spend $9.6 billion in new pandemic relief.
When to avoid 'double masking,' according to the CDC
For the lab experiment, researchers, using simulated respiratory breaths, found that placing a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask or using a medical procedure mask with knotted ear loops and tucked in sides decreased exposure to potentially infectious aerosols by about 95%.
For the lab experiment, researchers, using simulated respiratory breaths, found that placing a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask or using a medical procedure mask with knotted ear loops and tucked in sides decreased exposure to potentially infectious aerosols by about 95%.
False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
Southern California conference held in 'immunity bubble' turns into superspreader event
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle a COVID-19 surge. Instead, he created a superspreader event infecting attendees, staff and himself.
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle a COVID-19 surge. Instead, he created a superspreader event infecting attendees, staff and himself.
San Leandro grocery workers to receive hazard pay after city council vote
About 2,100 grocery store workers in San Leandro are eligible for hazard pay following a city council vote Tuesday.
About 2,100 grocery store workers in San Leandro are eligible for hazard pay following a city council vote Tuesday.
Firecrackers ward off evil spirits, signs of familiar Lunar New Year symbolism prevail
In Oakland Chinatown, firecrackers were lit throughout the day to chase away bad spirits and usher in the Year of the Ox.
In Oakland Chinatown, firecrackers were lit throughout the day to chase away bad spirits and usher in the Year of the Ox.
Interactive California map shows which schools are open and which schools are not
The maps reveal that most of California's private schools are operating in-person for younger children, while the majority of the state’s public elementary schools and charter schools remain in distance learning.
The maps reveal that most of California's private schools are operating in-person for younger children, while the majority of the state’s public elementary schools and charter schools remain in distance learning.
Sonoma County billboard to open schools resembles missing children sign
One woman wrote to KTVU to say that sign seems to "harass educators while mocking missing children."
One woman wrote to KTVU to say that sign seems to "harass educators while mocking missing children."
SF priest dies of COVID-19, church remains closed on Ash Wednesday
The San Francisco North Beach landmark, Saints Peter & Paul Church remains closed this Ash Wednesday.
The San Francisco North Beach landmark, Saints Peter & Paul Church remains closed this Ash Wednesday.
Health inspections at 6 SF elementary schools completed, as district moves forward with reopenings
San Francisco Unified School District officials on Wednesday announced that six elementary schools within the district have been inspected by city health officials and are ready to reopen for in-person learning.
San Francisco Unified School District officials on Wednesday announced that six elementary schools within the district have been inspected by city health officials and are ready to reopen for in-person learning.
One-time payment of $600 to low-income Californians under new relief deal
The deal will also cover Newsom’s proposed stimulus plan to give a $600 one-time payment to low-income Californians.
The deal will also cover Newsom’s proposed stimulus plan to give a $600 one-time payment to low-income Californians.
'Beyond thrilled': Teachers, police officers next in line for vaccine in Santa Clara County
In Santa Clara County, teachers, food service workers and police officers are next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
In Santa Clara County, teachers, food service workers and police officers are next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Grocery workers feeling expendable after COVID-19 vaccine delays
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
Maryland resident dies after contracting Brazil COVID-19 variant: health officials
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
San Francisco school chief vows district is preparing to safely return to campus but no specifics given
The San Francisco Unified superintendent held a news conference in front of a public elementary school to say that the district is gearing up to open up classrooms, but he didn't give a time frame.
The San Francisco Unified superintendent held a news conference in front of a public elementary school to say that the district is gearing up to open up classrooms, but he didn't give a time frame.