With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
World reaches 400,000 coronavirus deaths
Worldwide, at least 6.9 million people have been infected by the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University, whose aggregated tally has become the main worldwide reference for monitoring the disease.
Worldwide, at least 6.9 million people have been infected by the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University, whose aggregated tally has become the main worldwide reference for monitoring the disease.
San Francisco street-sweeping enforcement to resume this month
Mayor London Breed initially announced back in March that the San Francisco Municipal Agency would not be issuing tickets for street sweeping in order to allow residents to follow the stay home order and ensure protection against COVID-19.
Mayor London Breed initially announced back in March that the San Francisco Municipal Agency would not be issuing tickets for street sweeping in order to allow residents to follow the stay home order and ensure protection against COVID-19.
Domestic workers face serious risks to health, finances due to COVID-19
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
Sonoma County further eases coronavirus restrictions
Restaurants in the county went from only offering take out, to opening outdoor dining, to finally being allowed to serve customers inside.
Restaurants in the county went from only offering take out, to opening outdoor dining, to finally being allowed to serve customers inside.
U.S. reports unexpected gain of 2.5 million jobs in May
The stock market's meteoric rise was fueled by a shocking and surprising national labor report that said that the ranks of the nation's unemployed fell by 2.1 million people. The fundamentals of the U.S. economy and the desire to get back to work remain stronger than anticipated.
The stock market's meteoric rise was fueled by a shocking and surprising national labor report that said that the ranks of the nation's unemployed fell by 2.1 million people. The fundamentals of the U.S. economy and the desire to get back to work remain stronger than anticipated.
Santa Clara County reopening following pandemic shutdowns
Ann Rubin reports.
Ann Rubin reports.
Urgent need for blood donations
Dr. Ronn Berrol, medical director at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, joins The Four to discuss the urgent need for blood donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Ronn Berrol, medical director at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, joins The Four to discuss the urgent need for blood donations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alameda County to allow outdoor 'social bubbles' starting Monday
As long as you keep it outdoors and to 12 people or less, Alameda County on Friday announced it will allow people belonging to the same "social bubble" to gather starting Monday, June 8.
As long as you keep it outdoors and to 12 people or less, Alameda County on Friday announced it will allow people belonging to the same "social bubble" to gather starting Monday, June 8.
California to let schools, gyms, bars reopen next week
Mark Ghaly, the state’s top health official, says the state plans to release guidance Friday for counties to follow to reopen a broad range of businesses that have been closed since mid-March because of concerns about spreading the coronavirus. The guidelines were not immediately available.
Mark Ghaly, the state’s top health official, says the state plans to release guidance Friday for counties to follow to reopen a broad range of businesses that have been closed since mid-March because of concerns about spreading the coronavirus. The guidelines were not immediately available.
Oakland improving safety around essential places
The concept was launched last month, as an extension of its "Slow Streets" program.
The concept was launched last month, as an extension of its "Slow Streets" program.
CDC director apologizes for 'inadequate' coronavirus data on racial disparities
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Second California prison employee dies after catching virus
A second California state prison employee has died after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials said Thursday.
A second California state prison employee has died after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials said Thursday.
Gov. Newsom says protests may lead to spike in virus cases
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he's concerned about the spread of coronavirus as thousands of people gather for protests across the state, and he said the state should prepare for higher rates of positive tests because of both the protests and the reopening of businesses that's underway.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he's concerned about the spread of coronavirus as thousands of people gather for protests across the state, and he said the state should prepare for higher rates of positive tests because of both the protests and the reopening of businesses that's underway.
Las Vegas reopens from historic coronavirus casino closure
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Safeway hit with wrongful death lawsuit after employee dies of COVID-19
The lawsuit alleges that Pedro Zuniga, a longtime employee at a Safeway distribution center in Tracy, worked in "dangerous and hazardous conditions" during the pandemic and that there were not any adequate protective measures in place.
The lawsuit alleges that Pedro Zuniga, a longtime employee at a Safeway distribution center in Tracy, worked in "dangerous and hazardous conditions" during the pandemic and that there were not any adequate protective measures in place.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Summer camp goes completely digital amid COVID-19
Well-known author and entrepreneur Clint Salter is putting safety at the core of his 2020 summer camps. Frank Mallicoat reports.
Well-known author and entrepreneur Clint Salter is putting safety at the core of his 2020 summer camps. Frank Mallicoat reports.
White House coronavirus testing chief is reportedly standing down, despite increasing COVID-19 cases
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
Contra Costa County eases COVID-19 restrictions, retail stores reopen with new precautions
A handful of essential businesses remained open during the stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but now that Contra Costa County is allowing in-person shopping, The Veranda to have all stores reopen by the end of the month.
A handful of essential businesses remained open during the stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but now that Contra Costa County is allowing in-person shopping, The Veranda to have all stores reopen by the end of the month.