US tops 3 million deaths in 2020, by far most ever counted
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
San Francisco supervisor wants more transparency over business shutdowns
Supervisor Matt Haney said many are confused by why businesses are being given different public health orders at different times.
Supervisor Matt Haney said many are confused by why businesses are being given different public health orders at different times.
20 golden retrievers flown to Florida after being saved from slaughter, meat markets in China
Nearly two dozen golden retrievers that were set to be slaughtered for meat markets in China were instead rescued and flown to South Florida.
Nearly two dozen golden retrievers that were set to be slaughtered for meat markets in China were instead rescued and flown to South Florida.
Fauci, other top health officials publicly receive first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and tears
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
California could see 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations in a month
The state has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that a projection model shows California could be facing nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month.
The state has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that a projection model shows California could be facing nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month.
San Carlos residents concerned holiday attraction may be COVID super spreader
While the holiday attraction in San Carlos may look like just another beautiful display some people are calling it a super spreader event.
While the holiday attraction in San Carlos may look like just another beautiful display some people are calling it a super spreader event.
House, Senate vote to OK $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
Economic stimulus bill brings some relief but no cure for devastated businesses
A lot of businesses and individuals are hurting with the unemployment rate at 8.2% in the state. Some business owners say the stimulus bill is 'too little, too late.'
A lot of businesses and individuals are hurting with the unemployment rate at 8.2% in the state. Some business owners say the stimulus bill is 'too little, too late.'
UCSF: Number of patients seeking help for eating disorders doubled during pandemic
Doctors say there's been a surge in teens and young adults seeking help for eating disorders during this pandemic.
Doctors say there's been a surge in teens and young adults seeking help for eating disorders during this pandemic.
Small businesses with low online presence left behind in holiday buying boom
Already e-commerce sales are up by more than a third over last year, but experts say many small businesses are getting left behind.
Already e-commerce sales are up by more than a third over last year, but experts say many small businesses are getting left behind.
Newsom: Stay-at-home order in some parts of CA likely to be extended
Newsom said the ICU capacity in San Joaquin Valley and Southern California stands at zero percent. The three-week stay-at-home order in San Joaquin is supposed to expire on Dec. 28 and on Dec. 30 in Southern California, but that's not likely to happen.
Newsom said the ICU capacity in San Joaquin Valley and Southern California stands at zero percent. The three-week stay-at-home order in San Joaquin is supposed to expire on Dec. 28 and on Dec. 30 in Southern California, but that's not likely to happen.
East Bay hospital adds mobile units in preparation of January COVID spike
Bay Area hospitals are bracing for another spike in COVID-19 patients following the upcoming holidays.
Bay Area hospitals are bracing for another spike in COVID-19 patients following the upcoming holidays.
Number of tombstones grow at annual Santa Clara Co. event marking homeless deaths
An annual event to mourn homeless deaths in Santa Clara County has taken on new significance this year. Advocates say the trials of 2020 have put more people on the streets, meaning more people have died.
An annual event to mourn homeless deaths in Santa Clara County has taken on new significance this year. Advocates say the trials of 2020 have put more people on the streets, meaning more people have died.
East Bay doctor removed from position after questioning stay-at-home orders
An East Bay doctor and others are concerned the shelter-in-place orders may be doing more harm than good.
An East Bay doctor and others are concerned the shelter-in-place orders may be doing more harm than good.
"Surge on top of a surge": Frontline workers describe dealing with latest COVID spike
As California's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to soar out of control, healthcare workers are being stretched to their limit.
As California's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to soar out of control, healthcare workers are being stretched to their limit.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Is Los Angeles County the new 'epicenter' of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.
Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.
UCSF doctor calculates COVID risk by focusing on asymptomatic rates
When you leave your house and go to the store, it’s hard to know whether your chances of coming across an asymptomatic COVID carrier is 1 in 10 or 1 in 1,000. But the chair of the UCSF Department of Medicine is using both public and private data to calculate that type of risk.
When you leave your house and go to the store, it’s hard to know whether your chances of coming across an asymptomatic COVID carrier is 1 in 10 or 1 in 1,000. But the chair of the UCSF Department of Medicine is using both public and private data to calculate that type of risk.
Calif. front line physician documents Pfizer vaccine side effects in vlog
A Northern California ICU physician vlogged about her side effects with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to show that someone actively treating virus patients trusts the science behind the vaccine.
A Northern California ICU physician vlogged about her side effects with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to show that someone actively treating virus patients trusts the science behind the vaccine.