Contra Costa County says they are proceeding with caution when it comes to reopening
Changes Salon and Day Spa in downtown Walnut Creek opened Wednesday, exactly three months to the day after it had to close because of the pandemic shutdown.
Changes Salon and Day Spa in downtown Walnut Creek opened Wednesday, exactly three months to the day after it had to close because of the pandemic shutdown.
More than 4 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally, according to Johns Hopkins
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
All 21 in group arrested over quarantine leave Hawaii
The group known as Carbon Nation arrived in Hawaii over two days earlier this month. Some of them were seen at a Big Island beach the day they arrived and a video posted online showed their leader, Eligio Bishop, touching a sea turtle, police said.
The group known as Carbon Nation arrived in Hawaii over two days earlier this month. Some of them were seen at a Big Island beach the day they arrived and a video posted online showed their leader, Eligio Bishop, touching a sea turtle, police said.
Computer simulation from Japanese university shows how easily COVID-19 can spread in an office
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
UC Berkeley outlines fall semester plans for students amid COVID-19 pandemic
While in-person classes will be limited to small numbers, students will be allowed to take nearly every class remotely during the semester if they choose.
While in-person classes will be limited to small numbers, students will be allowed to take nearly every class remotely during the semester if they choose.
SBA unveils new, 'borrower-friendly' forgiveness application for PPP loan recipients
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
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.