US grapples with pandemic as World Health Organization warns ‘no return to normal’
The virus’ spread is worsening in many countries and “there will be no return to the old normal for the foreseeable future,” the director of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said.
The virus’ spread is worsening in many countries and “there will be no return to the old normal for the foreseeable future,” the director of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy with coronavirus is fighting for his life
Oscar Rocha is among 35 people in the sheriff's department infected with the virus, and, the sheriff's office is asking the public to pray for him.
Oscar Rocha is among 35 people in the sheriff's department infected with the virus, and, the sheriff's office is asking the public to pray for him.
One California county has had no reports of COVID-19
The county is in a remote area, with less than 9,000 people, which makes social distancing pretty easy.
The county is in a remote area, with less than 9,000 people, which makes social distancing pretty easy.
Coronavirus recoveries in the US surpass 1 million as death toll also increases, according to Johns Hopkins
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
Winchester Mystery House, San Francisco Zoo reopen after shutdown
The Winchester Mystery House is reopening its doors Monday after getting the green-light for self-guided tours.
The Winchester Mystery House is reopening its doors Monday after getting the green-light for self-guided tours.
Two more die at San Quentin of coronavirus, bringing death toll to nine
Two more inmates at San Quentin prison have died of COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.They both died Saturday at an outside hospital.
Two more inmates at San Quentin prison have died of COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.They both died Saturday at an outside hospital.
Barbershops, nail salons, gyms allowed in Santa Clara County with restrictions
Many cardio machines are not allowed, and saunas, showers and steam rooms must remain closed. Outdoor dining will still be permitted, but restaurants may not open their dining rooms.
Many cardio machines are not allowed, and saunas, showers and steam rooms must remain closed. Outdoor dining will still be permitted, but restaurants may not open their dining rooms.
Sonoma County added to state coronavirus monitoring list, new restrictions impact indoor dining
New restrictions could be ordered as early as Monday, July 13 in Sonoma County, after the California Dept. of Public Health announced it was putting the county on its monitoring list.
New restrictions could be ordered as early as Monday, July 13 in Sonoma County, after the California Dept. of Public Health announced it was putting the county on its monitoring list.
Alameda County food bank partners with Amazon to deliver to coronavirus patients in need
Through the partnership, Amazon is providing its Amazon Flex driver network to make contactless deliveries of healthy food from the food bank.
Through the partnership, Amazon is providing its Amazon Flex driver network to make contactless deliveries of healthy food from the food bank.
Food delivery program for vulnerable Santa Cruz County seniors extended
Great Plates Delivered currently uses five meal providers from local restaurateurs and caterers to deliver to hundreds of local residents, according to the county.
Great Plates Delivered currently uses five meal providers from local restaurateurs and caterers to deliver to hundreds of local residents, according to the county.
Alameda County placed on the State coronavirus watch list
Meanwhile, cities in the county are responding to the outdoor dining plans.
Meanwhile, cities in the county are responding to the outdoor dining plans.
Sonoma County announces new restrictions starting Monday
Allie Rasmus reports.
Allie Rasmus reports.
Three pop-up COVID-19 testing sites opening in Santa Clara County next week
The walk-up testing sites are free, easy nasal swab tests that do not require an appointment, symptoms, insurance, doctors note regardless of immigration status.
The walk-up testing sites are free, easy nasal swab tests that do not require an appointment, symptoms, insurance, doctors note regardless of immigration status.
Oakland enacts weekend traffic, parking measures to address Lake Merritt crowding
Park ambassadors, firefighters, and municipal code enforcement officers will be in the area to remind users of the area to wear face coverings and stay six feet apart.
Park ambassadors, firefighters, and municipal code enforcement officers will be in the area to remind users of the area to wear face coverings and stay six feet apart.
Alameda County Supervisors never got state approval, now say outdoor dining must end
It's been less than a month since Alameda County health officials issued an order on June 19 allowing outdoor activities, including restaurant dining, outdoor museums, limited religious and cultural services, indoor and outdoor retail (including malls), and outdoor fitness classes.
It's been less than a month since Alameda County health officials issued an order on June 19 allowing outdoor activities, including restaurant dining, outdoor museums, limited religious and cultural services, indoor and outdoor retail (including malls), and outdoor fitness classes.
Marin County fairgrounds transformed into drive-thru for carnival foods
Cars were lined up 15-20 deep at three booths for giant corndogs, funnel cake, candy apples and more at the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium parking lot Saturday in San Rafael.
Cars were lined up 15-20 deep at three booths for giant corndogs, funnel cake, candy apples and more at the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium parking lot Saturday in San Rafael.
Contra Costa County sees sharp rise in positive COVID-19 tests, certain indoor gatherings temporarily banned
The new health order, effective on Sunday at 11:59 p.m., includes restrictions on certain indoor and outdoor gatherings.
The new health order, effective on Sunday at 11:59 p.m., includes restrictions on certain indoor and outdoor gatherings.
Coronavirus developments and numbers from around the Bay Area: July 11
Statewide, there are 312,344 cases of COVID-19 and 6,945 deaths. That's up from 304,297 cases, and 6,851 deaths on Friday.
Statewide, there are 312,344 cases of COVID-19 and 6,945 deaths. That's up from 304,297 cases, and 6,851 deaths on Friday.
Trump wears a face mask in public for the first time
As he left the White House, he told reporters: “When you're in a hospital, especially ... I think it's expected to wear a mask.”
As he left the White House, he told reporters: “When you're in a hospital, especially ... I think it's expected to wear a mask.”
Disney World reopens as coronavirus cases surge in Florida
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are reopening Saturday, while Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will follow four days later.
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are reopening Saturday, while Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will follow four days later.