UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Bay Area transit agencies drop mask rules; BART considering reinstating mandate
Most transit agencies in the Bay Area are following behind airlines and dropping mask requirements.
California set to keep workplace pandemic rules through 2022
California workplace regulators are poised to extend mandatory pay for workers affected by the coronavirus through the end of 2022, more than two months after state lawmakers restored similar benefits through September.
Wine Country supply chain all corked up
California's wine industry makes a $45 billion contribution to the Golden State's economy. But supply chain issues, have plagued this marquee industry as never before; forcing the entire industry to over purchase and squirrel away essential components for the products they sell without breaking the consumers' bank.
21 people charged with $150M in COVID-19 fraud, DOJ reports
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that 21 people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes.
Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
Shanghai allows 4 million out of homes as virus rules ease
Shanghai allowed 4 million more people out of their homes Wednesday as coronavirus rules that shut down China's largest city eased and some factories resumed operation.
Airlines move fast to lift mask mandate in light of federal judge's decision
Traveling is about to look a lot different. A Federal judge voided a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit. Now, airports and airlines can make their own decisions about face coverings.
Inflation causes and how consumers can fight it
The most effective thing we can do to fight inflation now is buy less, a lot less, until decreasing demand meets up with now increasing supplies.
Easter events back in a big way in the Bay Area
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Easter events are back on. San Francisco played host to a couple Saturday, including one that made its debut.
Beloved North Bay coffee shop, a symbol of the American Dream, may be priced out
In San Rafael, a beloved coffee shop has a potentially fatal problem: landlords unwilling to renew its lease. This is an immigrant American Dream that may become a business obituary.
Oakland Unified School District mask mandate ending April 25
The Oakland Unified School District will continue to require indoor masking on school campuses for another week, school officials announced Friday.
California delays coronavirus vaccine mandate for schools
California is delaying a coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren until at least the summer of 2023.
Dozens of Marin County eighth-graders return from field trip to DC with COVID
When Marin County 8th graders returned from their field trip to Washington D.C. last week, two dozen of them immediately tested positive for COVID-19, Marin County Public Health said.
Marin 8th graders return from field trip to Washington D.C. with COVID-19
When Marin County 8th graders returned from their field trip to Washington D.C. last week, two dozen of them immediately tested positive for COVID-19, Marin County Public Health said.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
50,000 Bay Area renters waiting for California COVID-19 emergency rental relief money
More than half of the California households that applied for COVID-19 rental relief have yet to receive emergency assistance, but the state says it will process applications under review in the coming weeks.
Inflation: Is it close to peaking? Economists weigh in
The federal government reported, the inflation rate grew to 8.5%, the highest since more than four decades when Jimmy Carter was president. For many years, 2% inflation didn't matter to most consumers and was not a political issue. Things have changed.
Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case counts
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.