FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Friday, launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Friday, launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans.
Bay Area music venues wonder which stages will be left once pandemic ends
Since the pandemic, Oakland's Uptown night club, the Starline Social Club and San Francisco's Slim's have closed permanently. Others are struggling to stay afloat.
Since the pandemic, Oakland's Uptown night club, the Starline Social Club and San Francisco's Slim's have closed permanently. Others are struggling to stay afloat.
Experts warn of vaccine misinformation, call for science-based decisions
Bay Area vaccine experts weigh in on vaccine hesitation and misinformation counties prepare to receive the first COVID-19 vaccine.
Bay Area vaccine experts weigh in on vaccine hesitation and misinformation counties prepare to receive the first COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus researcher shares the latest developments ahead of vaccine distribution
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Rashid Chotani for our weekly interview. Chotani has advised the CDC and is a leading figure in the fight against COVID-19 in the US. Chotani and his colleagues are on the verge of certifying a breakthrough in a new testing method for the novel coronavirus, which began FDA-level trials on Monday, March 30. He and his team have also developed a new app, which has been endorsed by leaders including President Trump, designed to bring legitimate, informative, and up-to-date COVID-19 information to the international public.
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Rashid Chotani for our weekly interview. Chotani has advised the CDC and is a leading figure in the fight against COVID-19 in the US. Chotani and his colleagues are on the verge of certifying a breakthrough in a new testing method for the novel coronavirus, which began FDA-level trials on Monday, March 30. He and his team have also developed a new app, which has been endorsed by leaders including President Trump, designed to bring legitimate, informative, and up-to-date COVID-19 information to the international public.
California breaks multiple coronavirus records in one day amid explosive surge
The new figures follow the state reporting a record 159 new deaths on Thursday.
The new figures follow the state reporting a record 159 new deaths on Thursday.
Congress passes gov't funding bill to avoid shutdown
Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims
The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.
The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.
Snow leopard at Louisville Zoo tests positive for coronavirus; test results pending for 2 others
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Electronic intensive care units being used to expand number of hospital beds
So-called e-ICU or electronic intensive care units have been around for more than a decade and now, they're being used to expand the number of critical care beds in case of a COVID-19 surge.
So-called e-ICU or electronic intensive care units have been around for more than a decade and now, they're being used to expand the number of critical care beds in case of a COVID-19 surge.
Some at San Quentin are being asked to indemnify prison if they get coronavirus
A spokesperson for the CDCR said the agency has asked some San Quentin inmates who are at a higher risk to contract the virus to voluntarily move to housing deemed safer than the facility's main dorm and open-cell housing.
A spokesperson for the CDCR said the agency has asked some San Quentin inmates who are at a higher risk to contract the virus to voluntarily move to housing deemed safer than the facility's main dorm and open-cell housing.
California's health order falling on many deaf ears
In the Southern California oceanside city of Manhattan Beach, one arm of government is urging residents to stay home except for essential needs while another is encouraging them to get out and shop and even providing places where they can sit down to relax, eat takeout and watch the sunset on the Pacific.
In the Southern California oceanside city of Manhattan Beach, one arm of government is urging residents to stay home except for essential needs while another is encouraging them to get out and shop and even providing places where they can sit down to relax, eat takeout and watch the sunset on the Pacific.
Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
Sonoma County joins Bay Area stay-at-home order
Sonoma County is joining Bay Area jurisdictions that pre-emptively adopted stay-at-home orders.
Sonoma County is joining Bay Area jurisdictions that pre-emptively adopted stay-at-home orders.
Decorations brighten spirits in San Francisco during difficult times
The lighting of the Menorah took place at Union Square Thursday evening for the start of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival.
The lighting of the Menorah took place at Union Square Thursday evening for the start of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival.
Small business owners in Marin County protest latest stay-at-home order
The latest lock down has many small business owners worried about their finances and frustrated with health officials.
The latest lock down has many small business owners worried about their finances and frustrated with health officials.
The Bay Area stay-at-home order is devastating small businesses
Rob Roth reports on why many residents say the stay-at-home order doesn't make sense.
Rob Roth reports on why many residents say the stay-at-home order doesn't make sense.
Lake Tahoe travelers seeing cancellations after region bans visitors
Current hotel and Airbnb occupants can complete their stays. But those who have reservations for the upcoming holidays are being sent cancellation notices.
Current hotel and Airbnb occupants can complete their stays. But those who have reservations for the upcoming holidays are being sent cancellation notices.
CA Notify, exposure warning app, goes live across California
The CA Notify program which alerts smartphone users of possible COVID exposures is now available throughout the state.
The CA Notify program which alerts smartphone users of possible COVID exposures is now available throughout the state.
SF assemblymember introduces bill to reopen schools, calls distance learning 'ineffective'
Legislation was introduced to reopen public schools as other leaders proposd vaccine prioritzation for teachers.
Legislation was introduced to reopen public schools as other leaders proposd vaccine prioritzation for teachers.