Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Cooling centers help cope with extreme heat in the South Bay
All over the Bay Area, cities are trying to figure out how to cope with a heat wave, in the middle of a pandemic. Officials in San Jose, say it presents an extra layer of challenges.
All over the Bay Area, cities are trying to figure out how to cope with a heat wave, in the middle of a pandemic. Officials in San Jose, say it presents an extra layer of challenges.
Bay Area heat wave will likely bring droves to beaches as pandemic persists
“People will want to take off their masks when it’s hot,”UCSF epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford said. “Don’t do it.”
“People will want to take off their masks when it’s hot,”UCSF epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford said. “Don’t do it.”
COVID-19 researcher breaks down the race to find a vaccine
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.
President Donald Trump holds a Friday news briefing from the White House
President Trump started the press briefing shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020.
President Trump started the press briefing shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020.
Gov. Gavin Newsom provides Friday update on coronavirus in the state
The briefing was held at noon on Friday, August 14, 2020. Others, including Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond and Tom Steyer, spoke during the briefing.
The briefing was held at noon on Friday, August 14, 2020. Others, including Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond and Tom Steyer, spoke during the briefing.
'No one's trying to mask that:' California governor says he's ultimately responsible for pandemic response
Gov. Gavin Newsom, under pressure from business leaders, allowed parts of the economy to begin reopening under a complicated, county-by-county process. Within weeks he reversed course as confirmed cases and the positive test rate rose.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, under pressure from business leaders, allowed parts of the economy to begin reopening under a complicated, county-by-county process. Within weeks he reversed course as confirmed cases and the positive test rate rose.
Attendees sit on own platforms at socially distanced outdoor concert held in UK amid pandemic
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
US, Mexico and Canada agree to extend non-essential travel ban through Sept. 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
San Francisco man leads bike rides while also supporting small businesses
Now, there are three rides a week, and some have had more than 100 riders show up. Anyone can participate, and the meet-ups are posted on Instagram.
Now, there are three rides a week, and some have had more than 100 riders show up. Anyone can participate, and the meet-ups are posted on Instagram.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
California school in violation of health order ordered to close
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
Economic ramifications and disappointment as Stanford cancels in-person classes
Stanford University will not have undergrads return to campus this fall as planned. Instead, almost all instruction will be done remotely.
Stanford University will not have undergrads return to campus this fall as planned. Instead, almost all instruction will be done remotely.
Bay Area Kaiser recruiting participants for COVID-19 vaccine trial
"I am a big believer in vaccines. I am a big believer in the science behind vaccines. I'm a team player. I want to do my part to get going and get back to life as soon as possible," said participant Dusta Eisenman.
"I am a big believer in vaccines. I am a big believer in the science behind vaccines. I'm a team player. I want to do my part to get going and get back to life as soon as possible," said participant Dusta Eisenman.
California to end eviction protections as lawmakers mull fix
California will resume eviction and foreclosure proceedings on Sept. 2, stoking fears of a wave of evictions during the coronavirus pandemic unless the governor and state Legislature can agree on a proposal to extend protections into 2021.
California will resume eviction and foreclosure proceedings on Sept. 2, stoking fears of a wave of evictions during the coronavirus pandemic unless the governor and state Legislature can agree on a proposal to extend protections into 2021.
Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
Major influx of cash may be needed to save SF nightlife venues
San Francisco is known for its nightlife, but nightlife advocates are warning the music could come to an end because of the pandemic and lockdown. They're saying they need a major influx of cash to save local music venues.
San Francisco is known for its nightlife, but nightlife advocates are warning the music could come to an end because of the pandemic and lockdown. They're saying they need a major influx of cash to save local music venues.
Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente has a COVID-19 vaccine trial underway
Ann Rubin reports.
Ann Rubin reports.
National Park Service announces Alcatraz reopening next week
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area closed operations at many of its parks in March due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area closed operations at many of its parks in March due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.