Researchers test 14 types of face masks to see how well they protect against COVID-19
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
‘The chances of it being 98% effective is not great’: Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy yet to be seen
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
California governor says Trump administration must help more with unemployment assistance
"States cannot shoulder this burden without cutting important services," Gov. Gavin Newsom said, adding California needs the federal government to put up that 25% assistance. "Otherwise we are putting forth false commitments and promises."
"States cannot shoulder this burden without cutting important services," Gov. Gavin Newsom said, adding California needs the federal government to put up that 25% assistance. "Otherwise we are putting forth false commitments and promises."
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
Inmates at San Francisco County jails can now make free phone calls amid COVID-19
“This change is an important continuation of our efforts to reform fines and fees that disproportionately impact low-income people and communities of color," San Francisco Mayor London Breed said.
“This change is an important continuation of our efforts to reform fines and fees that disproportionately impact low-income people and communities of color," San Francisco Mayor London Breed said.
Oakland schools begin first day of school out of classrooms and on Zoom
At Sankofa United Elementary School in Oakland, kindergarten started with a 30-minute chat on Zoom.
At Sankofa United Elementary School in Oakland, kindergarten started with a 30-minute chat on Zoom.
Back to school in Oakland; there's still no deal between district and teachers over distance learning
The union says the biggest sticking points include having small targeted groups to give students who need extra help the attention they need and bringing in substitutes to co-teach classes and deal with technical problems.
The union says the biggest sticking points include having small targeted groups to give students who need extra help the attention they need and bringing in substitutes to co-teach classes and deal with technical problems.
Antonio Banderas reveals COVID-19 diagnosis on his 60th birthday, is 'confident' he'll recover soon
The actor noted that he's feeling “relatively well.”
The actor noted that he's feeling “relatively well.”
Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
California's public health director abruptly resigns in midst of coronavirus pandemic
California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.
California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.
Son believes prison sergeant contracted COVID-19 during botched Chino-to-San Quentin transfer
At 55 years old, Gilbert Polanco was a San Jose native who had wanted to become a prison guard after passing San Quentin on a ferry ride in middle school.
At 55 years old, Gilbert Polanco was a San Jose native who had wanted to become a prison guard after passing San Quentin on a ferry ride in middle school.
California virus cases at 554K, firm helps enforce mask rule
There have been 10,293 COVID-19 deaths in California since the start of the pandemic, the department reported.
There have been 10,293 COVID-19 deaths in California since the start of the pandemic, the department reported.
San Quentin Prison inmate Pedro Arias is 25th prisoner to die from COVID-19
The Marin County coroner will determine the exact cause of death for the 58-year-old Arias, Corrections Department officials said in a statement.
The Marin County coroner will determine the exact cause of death for the 58-year-old Arias, Corrections Department officials said in a statement.
Santa Cruz County partners with UC Santa Cruz to expand COVID-19 testing capacity
The Molecular Diagnostic Lab is increasingly one of the most popular testing locations for local health organizations, according to county officials.
The Molecular Diagnostic Lab is increasingly one of the most popular testing locations for local health organizations, according to county officials.
UC Santa Cruz expanding COVID-19 testing
The university got about $800,000 from the county.
The university got about $800,000 from the county.
San Quentin officer dies of COVID-19
The officer was 55 years old.
The officer was 55 years old.
Coronavirus cases as of August 9
Here are the latest numbers from around the state and Bay Area.
Here are the latest numbers from around the state and Bay Area.
Celebration held for 58th anniversary of Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in Chinatown
The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory says they are looking forward to celebrating future anniversaries with their customers.
The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory says they are looking forward to celebrating future anniversaries with their customers.
Sergeant at San Quentin Prison is first among staff to die from coronavirus
Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, 55, was diagnosed with coronavirus in June.
Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, 55, was diagnosed with coronavirus in June.
Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope
The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.
The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.