United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected
United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.
United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.
San Francisco's new timeline could let some schools, businesses open in weeks
San Francisco leaders are laying out a timeline for reopening including schools and some indoor businesses as early as mid-September.
San Francisco leaders are laying out a timeline for reopening including schools and some indoor businesses as early as mid-September.
Demand for backyard sheds booming with Americans spending more time at home
The owner of Walnut Creek-based Green Sheds Chris Lotz said Covid-19 has dramatically increased business and he’s booked until April. He said most of his customers are looking to create a home office and heading to the backyard.
The owner of Walnut Creek-based Green Sheds Chris Lotz said Covid-19 has dramatically increased business and he’s booked until April. He said most of his customers are looking to create a home office and heading to the backyard.
Marin County fears complacency against COVID-19
"Let's not celebrate in ways that jeopardize our progress," said Marin County Public Health Officer Matt Willis.
"Let's not celebrate in ways that jeopardize our progress," said Marin County Public Health Officer Matt Willis.
Nancy Pelosi confirms she got hair done indoors in San Francisco
Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.
Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.
People ‘in their 20s, 30s and 40s’ becoming key spreaders of COVID-19, experts say
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chico State cancels in-person classes after dozens test positive for coronavirus
California State University, Chico canceled its limited number of in-person classes Monday and told students in an urgently toned message to vacate campus housing by the weekend after dozens of people tested positive for the coronavirus days after the fall semester started.
California State University, Chico canceled its limited number of in-person classes Monday and told students in an urgently toned message to vacate campus housing by the weekend after dozens of people tested positive for the coronavirus days after the fall semester started.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
California health secretary holds COVID-19 briefing
Dr. Ghaly discussed California's new 4-tier color-coded process for reopening businesses that went into effect on Monday.
Dr. Ghaly discussed California's new 4-tier color-coded process for reopening businesses that went into effect on Monday.
California inks deal for new system after COVID data backlog
Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly said in an online briefing that the current system was not designed to handle the work that came with the outbreak in California, which has more cases than any other state.
Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly said in an online briefing that the current system was not designed to handle the work that came with the outbreak in California, which has more cases than any other state.
USDA extends free school meal program after backlash
In a significant reversal of an earlier decision, the USDA announced to extend flexibilities for free grab-and-go school meals to anyone under 18 at all public schools.
In a significant reversal of an earlier decision, the USDA announced to extend flexibilities for free grab-and-go school meals to anyone under 18 at all public schools.
Gov. Newsom signs eviction relief bill amid virus
The pandemic has devastated California’s economy, causing millions of people to lose their jobs as the government ordered businesses to close for months to slow the spread of the disease.
The pandemic has devastated California’s economy, causing millions of people to lose their jobs as the government ordered businesses to close for months to slow the spread of the disease.
Open for business: San Francisco hair and nail salons, barber shops can operate outdoors
It's been a long, hard six months for barbershops, hair salons ordered shut at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
It's been a long, hard six months for barbershops, hair salons ordered shut at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Russia reaches 1 million coronavirus cases
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases.
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases.
Huge shipment of PPE arrives in San Francisco for small businesses
The first round of handouts was directed at the city's Latino population and Latino businesses.
The first round of handouts was directed at the city's Latino population and Latino businesses.
Frustration builds as some East Bay stylists resume outdoor operations, others keep waiting
Each county health officer has ultimate say in their jurisdiction. Contra Costa County health officials gave the okay. Alameda County has different rules.
Each county health officer has ultimate say in their jurisdiction. Contra Costa County health officials gave the okay. Alameda County has different rules.