President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
Civil rights activists blast coronavirus outbreaks at Santa Rita Jail
The activists are demanding a state takeover of the jail, better testing and medical care, and the release of more eligible inmates, among other demands.
The activists are demanding a state takeover of the jail, better testing and medical care, and the release of more eligible inmates, among other demands.
NJ Congresswoman tests positive for COVID-19 following Capitol lockdown
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman made the announcement of her positive COVID-19 test Monday.
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman made the announcement of her positive COVID-19 test Monday.
Bay Area firefighters provide mutual aid in the COVID battle in Southern California
They’re assisting with patient intake, drawing blood, starting IV’s and a host of other things they’ve been trained to do.
They’re assisting with patient intake, drawing blood, starting IV’s and a host of other things they’ve been trained to do.
Freshman and sophomores can't return to Stanford for winter quarter
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
Alarming COVID-19 deaths as new records set
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
Nancy Bush Ellis, sister of former President George HW Bush, dies due to COVID-19
She was outspoken liberal before switching to GOP in 1979
She was outspoken liberal before switching to GOP in 1979
Bay Area's stay-at-home order extended as ICU capacity remains below 15%
As was expected, health officials on have extended the Bay Area stay-at-home order.
As was expected, health officials on have extended the Bay Area stay-at-home order.
California is desperate, but volunteer health corps dwindles
California needs more medical workers at facilities swamped by coronavirus patients, but almost no help is coming from a program that Gov. Gavin Newsom created.
California needs more medical workers at facilities swamped by coronavirus patients, but almost no help is coming from a program that Gov. Gavin Newsom created.
California reports record 695 virus deaths in a day
California health authorities reported Saturday a record one-day total of 695 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads.
California health authorities reported Saturday a record one-day total of 695 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads.
Widely used medical device has higher error rate in darker skin, study suggest
Pulse oximeters are widely used medical devices. During the pandemic they've been used even more, with doctors encouraging patients with COVID to use them at home.
Pulse oximeters are widely used medical devices. During the pandemic they've been used even more, with doctors encouraging patients with COVID to use them at home.
FDA warns of false results with COVID-19 test used at some Bay Area sites
The Federal Drug Administration issued a warning about a particular COVID test that is being used in counties all over the Bay Area.
The Federal Drug Administration issued a warning about a particular COVID test that is being used in counties all over the Bay Area.
Retailers and restaurants hit hard by pandemic still struggling to recover
Major sectors of the economy are faltering. Restaurants and retail have taken a major hit in the pandemic, and there are no signs that things will be changing any time soon.
Major sectors of the economy are faltering. Restaurants and retail have taken a major hit in the pandemic, and there are no signs that things will be changing any time soon.
One-third of Santa Clara Co. health care workers receive 1st dose of COVID vaccine
Santa Clara County Health Officials expect the COVID-19 vaccine distribution to ramp up after a slow start.
Santa Clara County Health Officials expect the COVID-19 vaccine distribution to ramp up after a slow start.
Frustrated business owners confused over stay-at-home order extension uncertainty
Bay Area health officials spent much of Friday in a holding pattern to see if, as expected, the most restrictive stay-at-home rules would be extended.
Bay Area health officials spent much of Friday in a holding pattern to see if, as expected, the most restrictive stay-at-home rules would be extended.
Pandemic leads many Bay Area residents to food banks for 1st time
Turning to food banks for help is a completely new experience for many Bay Area resident who have seen their income drop during the pandemic.
Turning to food banks for help is a completely new experience for many Bay Area resident who have seen their income drop during the pandemic.
‘I swear I heard her’: Man says wife’s voice helped bring him back from brink of COVID-19 death
A South Carolina man who spent 63 days in the hospital after contracting COVID-19 credits his wife’s voice for pulling him out of a potentially fatal coma.
A South Carolina man who spent 63 days in the hospital after contracting COVID-19 credits his wife’s voice for pulling him out of a potentially fatal coma.
Gov. Newsom's stay-at-home order likely to be extended in Bay Area
It's technically possible that the end of the workweek could see the end of the stay-at-home order as the executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to expire on Friday. However, it's not very likely.
It's technically possible that the end of the workweek could see the end of the stay-at-home order as the executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to expire on Friday. However, it's not very likely.
Golden Gate Fields to open after COVID-19 outbreak
Golden Gate Fields will resume live racing on Jan. 15 after being closed for over a month due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Golden Gate Fields will resume live racing on Jan. 15 after being closed for over a month due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
$2,000 stimulus checks on the table after Dems win control of Senate
Democrats pledged to deliver $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans as soon as possible after winning control of the Senate with a pair of victories in Georgia's runoff elections.
Democrats pledged to deliver $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans as soon as possible after winning control of the Senate with a pair of victories in Georgia's runoff elections.