Coroner, National Guard to help with COVID-19 bodies as death toll rises
Local mortuaries say they do not have enough room to accommodate the dead and the team of California National Guardsman will assist the LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner to process the deaths.
Local mortuaries say they do not have enough room to accommodate the dead and the team of California National Guardsman will assist the LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner to process the deaths.
Some ambulances waiting hours outside ERs to bring patients in
KTVU spoke to a county EMS staffer in charge of monitoring ambulance wait times, who said on Dec. 27, three patients had to wait more than six hours for a bed at San Jose’s Regional Medical Center. One patient waited for eight hours. The hospital said it’s improved its wait times since then.
KTVU spoke to a county EMS staffer in charge of monitoring ambulance wait times, who said on Dec. 27, three patients had to wait more than six hours for a bed at San Jose’s Regional Medical Center. One patient waited for eight hours. The hospital said it’s improved its wait times since then.
Hunger cuts deeper into Bay Area than ever before, food banks say
The number of households struggling to eat has more than tripled as the virus led to a loss of jobs and incomes, according to some Bay Area estimates.
The number of households struggling to eat has more than tripled as the virus led to a loss of jobs and incomes, according to some Bay Area estimates.
Emma Goss reports
COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
Chronic pain patients suffering during pandemic due to lack of medical access
With doctor offices close, access to medication, and resources redistributed to battle COVID-19, chronic pain patients say they're suffering.
With doctor offices close, access to medication, and resources redistributed to battle COVID-19, chronic pain patients say they're suffering.
San Jose Kaiser COVID-19 outbreak sickens dozens
Emma Goss reports.
Emma Goss reports.
AMC aims to sell $125M in stock due to coronavirus pandemic, say SEC filings
Movie theater intends to sell millions more shares to survive pandemic
Movie theater intends to sell millions more shares to survive pandemic
Bay Area ICU capacity drops to its lowest level yet
California has broken another dubious record as the number of COVID-19 patients being treated in the ICU has crossed above 4,600.
California has broken another dubious record as the number of COVID-19 patients being treated in the ICU has crossed above 4,600.
Health Experts: Strong Immune System Important Now more than Ever
As COVID cases continue to impact lives, nutritionist remind people that a strong immune system helps fight viruses. Candese Charles reports.
As COVID cases continue to impact lives, nutritionist remind people that a strong immune system helps fight viruses. Candese Charles reports.
As small businesses shutter, your gift cards are time-sensitive
Gift cards you received over the holidays may only have value for a limited time, as so many retailers face bankruptcy and economic uncertainty.
Gift cards you received over the holidays may only have value for a limited time, as so many retailers face bankruptcy and economic uncertainty.
Larry King reportedly hospitalized in LA with COVID-19
Broadcasting legend Larry King has reportedly been hospitalized with COVID-19.
Broadcasting legend Larry King has reportedly been hospitalized with COVID-19.
Southern California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages
Funeral homes in the hot spot of Southern California say they must turn away grieving families as they run out of space for the bodies piling up.
Funeral homes in the hot spot of Southern California say they must turn away grieving families as they run out of space for the bodies piling up.
COVID-19 ‘miracle patient’ leaves hospital after three months
A Georgia patient who spent more than three months in hospital after suffering from COVID-19 complications finally went home on New Year’s Eve.
A Georgia patient who spent more than three months in hospital after suffering from COVID-19 complications finally went home on New Year’s Eve.
Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.
UCSF respiratory therapist describes working on COVID-19 frontlines
Respiratory therapist Lance Pangilinan describes the heartache and challenges of working on the frontlines of the latest COVID-19 surge.
Respiratory therapist Lance Pangilinan describes the heartache and challenges of working on the frontlines of the latest COVID-19 surge.
Economy’s rough road to recovery after dismal 2020
2021 won't mean a clean economic slate. The national poverty rate stands at 11.75% after the pandemic threw 7.8 million Americans into poverty.
2021 won't mean a clean economic slate. The national poverty rate stands at 11.75% after the pandemic threw 7.8 million Americans into poverty.
California reports a record 585 virus deaths in single day
California started the new year by reporting a record 585 coronavirus deaths in a single day.
California started the new year by reporting a record 585 coronavirus deaths in a single day.
Extension of stay-at-home order possible as Bay Area ICU capacity continues decline
The new data shows that the region continues to move further away from the 15% threshold that is required to lift the stay-at-home order imposed by the state.
The new data shows that the region continues to move further away from the 15% threshold that is required to lift the stay-at-home order imposed by the state.