Berkeley USD to reinstate indoor mask mandate through end of school year
Students and staff of Berkeley Unified School District are required to wear mask indoor through the end of the school year, district officials announced Friday.
Students and staff of Berkeley Unified School District are required to wear mask indoor through the end of the school year, district officials announced Friday.
State boosts 'test and treat' capacity, urges booster vaccines as cases continue to rise
COVID-19 testing capacity will expand across the state in the coming weeks as public health officials in an effort to make it easier to access both testing and prescription treatments, state health officials said Wednesday.
COVID-19 testing capacity will expand across the state in the coming weeks as public health officials in an effort to make it easier to access both testing and prescription treatments, state health officials said Wednesday.
US COVID-19 deaths top 1 million, Johns Hopkins data shows
In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.
In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
FDA approves first non-prescription COVID test that also detects flu, RSV
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued its approval Monday of the first non-prescription at-home COVID-19 test that also detects the flu.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued its approval Monday of the first non-prescription at-home COVID-19 test that also detects the flu.
Bay Area health officers recommend masking indoors; region has highest infection rate in California
Twelve Bay Area health officers on Friday recommended that people wear masks indoors amidst a new swell of COVID cases and hospitalizations.
Twelve Bay Area health officers on Friday recommended that people wear masks indoors amidst a new swell of COVID cases and hospitalizations.
Biden co-hosts 2nd global COVID-19 summit as US nears 1 million deaths
President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 and ordered flags lowered to half-staff for the tragic milestone.
President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 and ordered flags lowered to half-staff for the tragic milestone.
Health officials want residents to know about COVID-19 treatments
Eligibility for treatment is broader than many people think. It's not just for people who have illnesses such as cancer or diabetes, it includes people with depression and people from racial groups who are at higher risk for getting COVID-19.
Eligibility for treatment is broader than many people think. It's not just for people who have illnesses such as cancer or diabetes, it includes people with depression and people from racial groups who are at higher risk for getting COVID-19.
Santa Rosa school prepares to reopen following COVID spike-related shutdown
St. Rose Catholic School in Santa Rosa is preparing to reopen following a three-day shutdown from a dramatic spike in COVID cases. Students and staff will be required to wear masks indoors upon reopening.
St. Rose Catholic School in Santa Rosa is preparing to reopen following a three-day shutdown from a dramatic spike in COVID cases. Students and staff will be required to wear masks indoors upon reopening.
COVID-19 lockdowns in China cause global shortage of ‘contrast material’ used for medical imaging
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Dr. Sara Cody's message: Keep your mask handy, wear indoors in crowded spaces as virus once again surges
With the novel coronavirus once again on the rise, Santa Clara County's top health official, Dr. Sara Cody, shares a message to keep your mask handy and to wear it indoors, especially in crowded indoor spaces. She adds that we need to take more precautions than we did a month ago.
With the novel coronavirus once again on the rise, Santa Clara County's top health official, Dr. Sara Cody, shares a message to keep your mask handy and to wear it indoors, especially in crowded indoor spaces. She adds that we need to take more precautions than we did a month ago.
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19
Bill Gates announced on Tuesday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
Bill Gates announced on Tuesday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
20 Marin schools see COVID outbreak as cases surge nationwide
Several schools in Marin County are experiencing COVID outbreaks currently, as cases surge nationwide.
Several schools in Marin County are experiencing COVID outbreaks currently, as cases surge nationwide.
San Jose reinstates mask mandate for city workers
The latest surge in COVID-19 infections in the Bay Area has prompted the city of San Jose to reinstate its indoor mask mandate for city employees.
The latest surge in COVID-19 infections in the Bay Area has prompted the city of San Jose to reinstate its indoor mask mandate for city employees.
Crocs offering free clogs to healthcare workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Calculating risk on Mother's Day as COVID cases rise
Just in time for Mother's Day, COVID cases are on the rise throughout the Bay Area. One health expert says a highly transmissible variant is going around, but that hospitalizations remain low.
Just in time for Mother's Day, COVID cases are on the rise throughout the Bay Area. One health expert says a highly transmissible variant is going around, but that hospitalizations remain low.
Unvaccinated Healdsburg councilwoman abruptly resigns over housing, hostility
A Healdsburg City Council member, who chose not to vaccinate against COVID, abruptly resigned this week, citing "housing instability" and "hostile treatment" in her resignation letter.
A Healdsburg City Council member, who chose not to vaccinate against COVID, abruptly resigned this week, citing "housing instability" and "hostile treatment" in her resignation letter.
Top UCSF doctor says he's masking up again
Dr. Robert Wachter said he had been less careful when it came to masking in places like restaurants, but now, he will be back to wearing N95's in crowded indoor spaces.
Dr. Robert Wachter said he had been less careful when it came to masking in places like restaurants, but now, he will be back to wearing N95's in crowded indoor spaces.