Oakland students print 3D face shields and donate them to hospitals

High school students in Tawana Guillaume's engineering pathway have created hundreds of face shields on 3D printers as part of a group called 3D Printing Friends. 

World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worse to come

The world surpassed two sobering coronavirus milestones Sunday -- 500,000 confirmed deaths, 10 million confirmed cases -- and hit another high mark for daily new infections as governments that attempted reopenings continued to backtrack and warn that worse news could be yet to come.

Experts create safety guidelines for beachgoers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Warm-weather beach destinations are the most popular vacation searches, with Florida — particularly Key West — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and San Diego among the top considerations.

San Francisco Zoo not reopening Monday as previously announced

It is uncertain when the zoo will reopen, and that date will depend on further relaxation of the county health order.

San Francisco Zoo postpones reopening due resurgent virus

The San Francisco Zoo and Gardens is postponing plans for reopening, pushing back a previously planned Monday opening, after the San Francisco Department of Public Health on Friday rescinded approval of "extended phase II" reopening in response to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Anti-immigrant policies intensify COVID-19 impact on vulnerable communities

And even if the second relief bill, dubbed the "Heroes Act," wasn't currently stalled in the U.S. Senate, its provisions similarly fail immigrant communities.

Oakland McDonald's location to remain closed until workers, public no longer at risk of COVID-19

Judge Patrick McKinney ruled in Alameda County Superior Court that the McDonald's at 4514 Telegraph Ave. cannot reopen until the owners can show that it will be in a manner that protects the public's health and safety, attorney Michael Rubin said Friday. 

Dr. Deborah Birx says President Trump never requested a slow-down in coronavirus testing

As the nation sees a potential second wave of the virus, many suggested the statement was a dangerous admittance that the President had called for less coronavirus testing. Others maintained the comment was made in jest.

Contra Costa County sees hospital surge as COVID-19 cases spike

Contra Costa County has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases leading to a 42% surge of hospital patients and causing health officials to reevaluate its reopening timeline.

Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases

The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.