UC Santa Cruz will be 'primarily remote' in the fall
The other universities in the 10-campus system comprising 280,000 students were offering a more mixed experience as health officials and the public grapple with returning to society while also working to curb the spread of the disease.
The other universities in the 10-campus system comprising 280,000 students were offering a more mixed experience as health officials and the public grapple with returning to society while also working to curb the spread of the disease.
New Zealand confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases 24 days after discharging last patient
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
Online grocery ordering still unavailable for many vulnerable to COVID-19
For many low-income mothers using WIC, ordering groceries online is not an option. For those who are themselves at-risk for COVID-19, or have family members who are, it’s also potentially dangerous, but required, to go to the store.
For many low-income mothers using WIC, ordering groceries online is not an option. For those who are themselves at-risk for COVID-19, or have family members who are, it’s also potentially dangerous, but required, to go to the store.
California prisons to release up to 3,500 more inmates to prevent further spread of COVID-19
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Common anti-inflammatory drug offers promising COVID-19 treatment
Dexamethasone is a promising new treatment for people seriously ill with the coronavirus. It’s a common anti-inflammatory that has been found to save lives and researchers call it a major breakthrough.
Dexamethasone is a promising new treatment for people seriously ill with the coronavirus. It’s a common anti-inflammatory that has been found to save lives and researchers call it a major breakthrough.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
School districts consider reopening classrooms in coming school year
School districts in Palo Alto and Vallejo are considering whether to reopen their buildings to students in the coming school year.
School districts in Palo Alto and Vallejo are considering whether to reopen their buildings to students in the coming school year.
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get ill
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
7-Eleven Day canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, but chain still giving out free July Slurpees
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
Contra Costa County hair salons, barbershops may reopen June 17
Contra Costa County barbershops and salons may reopen June 17.
Contra Costa County barbershops and salons may reopen June 17.
Researchers: Face masks major determinant to reducing COVID-19 spread
Health experts are emphasizing the critical importance of wearing masks as state and local governments continue to ease restrictions put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Health experts are emphasizing the critical importance of wearing masks as state and local governments continue to ease restrictions put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.
US COVID-19 deaths now projected to surpass 200K by October 1, according to University of Washington
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Study finds that flushing could release virus-laden ‘toilet plumes’ into the air
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
17 California inmates have now died of what appears to be COVID-19
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
African nations seek scrutiny of US, others over systemic racism
African nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.'s top human rights body that singles out the U.S.
African nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.'s top human rights body that singles out the U.S.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
Shopping indoors once again allowed in San Francisco
San Francisco entered the next phase of reopening from the coronavirus pandemic by allowing indoor shopping.
San Francisco entered the next phase of reopening from the coronavirus pandemic by allowing indoor shopping.
COVID-19 level stabilizes in California, but Latinos and Blacks face concerns
Authorities say COVID-19 infections in California are stable, but Latinos and African Americans experience more negative effects from the outbreak.
Authorities say COVID-19 infections in California are stable, but Latinos and African Americans experience more negative effects from the outbreak.
American Red Cross now testing blood donors for COVID-19 antibodies
The American Red Cross now tests all donors for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in their blood.
The American Red Cross now tests all donors for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in their blood.