1st doses of Pfizer vaccine could arrive in Bay Area this month
With thousands of early doses intended for Marin County health care workers and assisted living facilities, the Public Health Department began casting about for freezers that can plunge below -100 degrees Fahrenheit.
With thousands of early doses intended for Marin County health care workers and assisted living facilities, the Public Health Department began casting about for freezers that can plunge below -100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Group of San Francisco restaurants may sue the city if it bans outdoor dining
California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.
California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.
Overwhelmed hospitals scramble for help amid pandemic
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
CVS to give free coronavirus antibody drug to eligible patients in pilot program
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
Marin County remains out of the Purple Tier, but experts warn that could change quickly
Health officials here are not high-fiving each other over it.
Health officials here are not high-fiving each other over it.
Rob Roth reports.
Special needs class at Del Amigo High closes after 8 test positive for COVID
One week after a Danville high school reopened for in-person learning, eight students and staff members from a special needs class tested positive for COVID-19.
One week after a Danville high school reopened for in-person learning, eight students and staff members from a special needs class tested positive for COVID-19.
Santa Clara County modifies travel quarantine policy, prepares for vaccine distribution
Travel during the holiday period while the coronavirus is spiking is discouraged.
Travel during the holiday period while the coronavirus is spiking is discouraged.
Fremont COVID-19 testing site handles post-Thanksgiving demand
The number of people lining up for COVID-19 tests post Thanksgiving is up.
The number of people lining up for COVID-19 tests post Thanksgiving is up.
Santa Clara County releases COVID-19 vaccination plan
Jesse Gary reports.
Jesse Gary reports.
IRS admits to erroneously sending $34M in COVID-19 stimulus funds overseas
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
Sacramento sheriff tests positive for COVID-19 following workplace exposure
Sacramento sheriff tests positive for COVID-19.
Sacramento sheriff tests positive for COVID-19.
Couple arrested after violating COVID-19 rules
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
More than 12K COVID-19 deaths reported in US over past week as hospitalizations surpass 98K
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
Coronavirus outbreak at juvenile hall and James Ranch in Santa Clara County
The Probation Department will assess whether more youth can be safely released from custody to further reduce the risk of transmission within Juvenile Hall, the county said.
The Probation Department will assess whether more youth can be safely released from custody to further reduce the risk of transmission within Juvenile Hall, the county said.
CDC shortens coronavirus exposure quarantine period
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
Programs canceled at 3 Pleasanton high schools because of coronavirus
Reportedly, the students were exposed to the virus during thanksgiving social gatherings.
Reportedly, the students were exposed to the virus during thanksgiving social gatherings.
'Revive the night:' San Francisco nightclubs band together for musical virtual fundraiser
In addition to musical performances, Revive the Night will feature acts including comedy, drag queens, and DJs.
In addition to musical performances, Revive the Night will feature acts including comedy, drag queens, and DJs.
Oregon mink farm confirms presence of coronavirus
In the United States, Utah, Michigan and Wisconsin have already reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink.
In the United States, Utah, Michigan and Wisconsin have already reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink.
San Francisco poised to shut down outdoor dining
The city is averaging 140 new COVID19 cases daily.
The city is averaging 140 new COVID19 cases daily.