California counties beg for vaccine as eligibility expands
California had received more than 2.4 million vaccine doses as of Monday, but only a third of them have been used. The state aims to administer nearly 1.5 million vaccine doses by Friday — still a small portion of what’s needed for herd immunity in a state with nearly 40 million people.
California had received more than 2.4 million vaccine doses as of Monday, but only a third of them have been used. The state aims to administer nearly 1.5 million vaccine doses by Friday — still a small portion of what’s needed for herd immunity in a state with nearly 40 million people.
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as resurgent virus takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and a sign that the resurgent virus has likely escalated layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and a sign that the resurgent virus has likely escalated layoffs.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
NY Rep. Adriano Espaillat has coronavirus
Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.
Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.
WHO team arrives in Wuhan to search for pandemic origins
A global team of researchers has arrived in Wuhan, China where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to investigate its origins amid uncertainty about whether Beijing might try to prevent embarrassing discoveries.
A global team of researchers has arrived in Wuhan, China where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to investigate its origins amid uncertainty about whether Beijing might try to prevent embarrassing discoveries.
California restaurants want to recover fees paid while closed during COVID
A Southern California attorney is suing on behalf of restaurants across the state saying the establishments shouldn't have to pay the regular business and license fees while being shut down.
A Southern California attorney is suing on behalf of restaurants across the state saying the establishments shouldn't have to pay the regular business and license fees while being shut down.
Stretched thin, nurses call for Newsom to end stringent nurse-to-patient ratios
With the public weary from seemingly endless health orders and nurses stretched thin by more patients and little help, the calls for relief from the state could grow louder in the coming weeks.
With the public weary from seemingly endless health orders and nurses stretched thin by more patients and little help, the calls for relief from the state could grow louder in the coming weeks.
Taxes on unemployment money coming due soon, surprising many
Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.
Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.
Official tally of Kaiser San Jose Christmas coronavirus outbreak nears 100 cases
As of Tuesday, a spokesman from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department said that 77 Kaiser employees and 15 patients had now tested positive for the virus. That is 17 more employees than last week and this is the first time that the county had made public the number of patients in the ER that day who tested positive.
As of Tuesday, a spokesman from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department said that 77 Kaiser employees and 15 patients had now tested positive for the virus. That is 17 more employees than last week and this is the first time that the county had made public the number of patients in the ER that day who tested positive.
Schumer pledges quick delivery of $2,000 stimulus checks: 'We will get that done'
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Bay Area mortuaries experience backlog, blame surge in COVID deaths
Bay Area mortuaries seeing the impact of the surge in COVID-19 deaths are running out of room to store bodies. Some are now turning away families.
Bay Area mortuaries seeing the impact of the surge in COVID-19 deaths are running out of room to store bodies. Some are now turning away families.
Federal government expands COVID vaccine eligibility
The federal government is making changes to its vaccine guidelines and expanding groups eligible for vaccine doses to include people age 65 and older, along with adults with some pre-existing conditions.
The federal government is making changes to its vaccine guidelines and expanding groups eligible for vaccine doses to include people age 65 and older, along with adults with some pre-existing conditions.
California lifts stay-home order for Sacramento region
California lifted a stay-at-home order in the 13-county Sacramento region on Tuesday as hospital conditions improved, a rare turn of good news as the state pushes through what Gov. Gavin Newsom called "its most intense surge" of the coronavirus.
California lifted a stay-at-home order in the 13-county Sacramento region on Tuesday as hospital conditions improved, a rare turn of good news as the state pushes through what Gov. Gavin Newsom called "its most intense surge" of the coronavirus.
COVID outbreak at Kaiser San Jose leaves 77 staff members,15 patients infected
So far, at least 77 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center have the virus, with test results pending for one person.
So far, at least 77 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center have the virus, with test results pending for one person.
San Francisco's top health official says most people will get COVID-19 vaccine through physician
The nation and the Bay Area celebrated the creation of the COVID-19 vaccines, but an overwhelming majority of people still wonder when and how they will get their dose.
The nation and the Bay Area celebrated the creation of the COVID-19 vaccines, but an overwhelming majority of people still wonder when and how they will get their dose.
As COVID-19 pandemic worsens in US, most states resist tighter restrictions
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
Mill Valley calls for reversal of outdoor dining ban under state's COVID-19 order
The Mill Valley City Council is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider the ban on outdoor dining under the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
The Mill Valley City Council is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider the ban on outdoor dining under the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
Lack of information on COVID vaccine distribution leads to confusion
The failure of the federal government to provide certainty on the delivery of COVID vaccines to states, has everyone from local health departments to governors wondering when reliable amounts will be available.
The failure of the federal government to provide certainty on the delivery of COVID vaccines to states, has everyone from local health departments to governors wondering when reliable amounts will be available.
Santa Clara County warns of COVID vaccine misinformation
Santa Clara County officials are warning residents of text messages that falsely claim to have extra doses of the COVID vaccine.
Santa Clara County officials are warning residents of text messages that falsely claim to have extra doses of the COVID vaccine.