Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
Santa Clara County installs state's first touch-free pedestrian crosswalk activation device
California's first touch-free pedestrian crosswalk activation device has been installed in Santa Clara County on Thursday in an effort to protect residents from COVID-19 transmission.
California's first touch-free pedestrian crosswalk activation device has been installed in Santa Clara County on Thursday in an effort to protect residents from COVID-19 transmission.
President Donald Trump holds a Thursday afternoon press conference
The press conference began shortly before 2:30 p.m. PST on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
The press conference began shortly before 2:30 p.m. PST on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
Biden calls for mandate requiring all Americans to wear masks
“Every American should be wearing a mask when they’re outside for the next three months at a minimum,” Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Del.
“Every American should be wearing a mask when they’re outside for the next three months at a minimum,” Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Del.
Johns Hopkins: More than 750,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
New toxin found in certain hand sanitizers; FDA adds products to its 'do not use' list
Heads up, consumers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that another toxic ingredient has been found in some hand sanitizers sold in the U.S.
Heads up, consumers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that another toxic ingredient has been found in some hand sanitizers sold in the U.S.
For Americans waiting on coronavirus aid, no new relief in sight
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
Woman reportedly hit American Airlines employee after being denied boarding over mask refusal
A traveler allegedly struck an American Airlines worker after finding out that she would not be able to board her connecting flight after not following the airline’s mask regulations on the initial part of the trip.
A traveler allegedly struck an American Airlines worker after finding out that she would not be able to board her connecting flight after not following the airline’s mask regulations on the initial part of the trip.
Chicken wings imported to China from Brazil tested positive for COVID-19, Chinese authorities say
Shenzhen authorities reminded people to remain cautious when buying imported frozen meat and seafood products.
Shenzhen authorities reminded people to remain cautious when buying imported frozen meat and seafood products.
Families sue California governor over mandated distance learning
Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly argued that schools will return in person when the data and science shows it is safe.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly argued that schools will return in person when the data and science shows it is safe.
Families sue California governor over mandated distance learning
The press conference was held on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
The press conference was held on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
Wisconsin state agency tells employees to wear masks during Zoom calls, even if home alone
A Wisconsin state agency is reportedly mandating that its employees wear face masks during video conferences, even if they are home alone.
A Wisconsin state agency is reportedly mandating that its employees wear face masks during video conferences, even if they are home alone.
Even as more relief promised, frustrated California gym owner says Gov. Newsom just doesn't get it
"Newsom does not understand, he does not," fumed Adam Kovacs.
"Newsom does not understand, he does not," fumed Adam Kovacs.
Advocates fear resurgence of COVID-19 at crowded San Quentin prison
The coronavirus has infected more than 2,200 prisoners and 270 staff members at San Quentin State Prison. So far, 25 inmates and one corrections officer have died from the virus.
The coronavirus has infected more than 2,200 prisoners and 270 staff members at San Quentin State Prison. So far, 25 inmates and one corrections officer have died from the virus.
Hot dog vendors cooking up controversy in San Francisco
Merchants at Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf say the unlicensed food carts are stealing their business and they're alleging that those carts are also a health hazard.
Merchants at Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf say the unlicensed food carts are stealing their business and they're alleging that those carts are also a health hazard.
Contra Costa County to use CARES Act money to hire sheriff's deputies
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved spending nearly $2 million of CARES Act funding to hire 24 sheriff’s deputies to support mental health services.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved spending nearly $2 million of CARES Act funding to hire 24 sheriff’s deputies to support mental health services.
San Mateo County partners with local school districts, allocates $2.3M for county students
The county is partnering with Ravenswood City, La Honda-Pescadero Unified, Redwood City and Sequoia Union High school districts.
The county is partnering with Ravenswood City, La Honda-Pescadero Unified, Redwood City and Sequoia Union High school districts.
Oakland schools and teachers' union reach tentative agreement over distance learning
Oakland Unified School District and the teacher's union have reached a tentative agreement over what distance learning would look like during the pandemic.
Oakland Unified School District and the teacher's union have reached a tentative agreement over what distance learning would look like during the pandemic.
Brooks Jarosz reports.
Governor: New data shows California is ‘turning the corner’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said he was encouraged by a downward trend in the state’s hospitalization rates which he noted are down 21%, and ICU admissions, down 15% over the past 14 days.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said he was encouraged by a downward trend in the state’s hospitalization rates which he noted are down 21%, and ICU admissions, down 15% over the past 14 days.