Saturday update on coronavirus developments around the Bay Area
Statewide, there are 106,878 cases of COVID-19, 4,156 people have died. On Friday, there were 103,886 cases, and 4,068 deaths.
Statewide, there are 106,878 cases of COVID-19, 4,156 people have died. On Friday, there were 103,886 cases, and 4,068 deaths.
More than 6 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 across world, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
COVID-19 testing starts this weekend for southeast San Francisco neighborhood residents
According to Supervisor Shamann Walton, whose district includes southeast neighborhoods, increased testing is needed for people in those census tracts because they've been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
According to Supervisor Shamann Walton, whose district includes southeast neighborhoods, increased testing is needed for people in those census tracts because they've been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Family of man who died from COVID-19 files suit against cruise ship lines
The family of a San Francisco man who died from the novel coronavirus is suing both Carnival and Princess cruise ship lines
The family of a San Francisco man who died from the novel coronavirus is suing both Carnival and Princess cruise ship lines
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
CDC says spread of COVID-19 within the US likely began in January
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the novel coronavirus has been spreading within the U.S. as early as January.It was originally reported that the first case of COVID-19 with no known connection to travel abroad happened in late February.
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the novel coronavirus has been spreading within the U.S. as early as January.It was originally reported that the first case of COVID-19 with no known connection to travel abroad happened in late February.
Despite California sheriffs' claims that 'zero bail is a fail,' data isn't so clear
A review of data from some Bay Area jails shows that anywhere between 3% to 12% allowed to bail out for free have been re-arrested during a roughly two-month period, an analysis by this news organization shows.
A review of data from some Bay Area jails shows that anywhere between 3% to 12% allowed to bail out for free have been re-arrested during a roughly two-month period, an analysis by this news organization shows.
Bay Area COVID-19 developments and cases
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Friday afternoon include:
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Friday afternoon include:
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response
Trump said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
Trump said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
Companies are hiring and onboarding new employees remotely
Senior Vice President of Whatfix Vispi Daver explains how digital adoption has taken off.
Senior Vice President of Whatfix Vispi Daver explains how digital adoption has taken off.
Churches, in-store retailers can reopen in San Mateo County on Monday
The county's public health officer Dr. Scott Morrow today issued the revised shelter-in-place order on Friday, removing some previous limitations.
The county's public health officer Dr. Scott Morrow today issued the revised shelter-in-place order on Friday, removing some previous limitations.
Guidelines for reopening California schools reportedly includes major changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools in the fall that would fundamentally change the daily classroom experience for millions of students and teachers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools in the fall that would fundamentally change the daily classroom experience for millions of students and teachers.
In a twist, SF extends stay-at-home order, but announces reopening plan
San Francisco set a target date of July 13 to allow for indoor dining, hair salons, and barber shops to reopen.
San Francisco set a target date of July 13 to allow for indoor dining, hair salons, and barber shops to reopen.
WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
AB5 fight intensifies during coronavirus pandemic
As unemployment numbers continue to grow and unemployment claims hit historic levels in California, some are turning to gig work to make ends meet.
As unemployment numbers continue to grow and unemployment claims hit historic levels in California, some are turning to gig work to make ends meet.
Sonoma County supervisors disappointed sheriff won't enforce health orders
Sonoma County's sheriff has taken to social media to let residents know his department would not be enforcing the county's health order regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Sonoma County's sheriff has taken to social media to let residents know his department would not be enforcing the county's health order regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Sonoma County supervisors disappointed sheriff won't enforce health orders
Sonoma County's sheriff has taken to social media to let residents know his department would not be enforcing the county's health order regarding the coronavirus pandemic.�
Sonoma County's sheriff has taken to social media to let residents know his department would not be enforcing the county's health order regarding the coronavirus pandemic.�
5 Bay Area counties likely to follow SF’s economic plans for reopening
The City of San Francisco laid out plans for reopening much of their economy on Thursday. KTVU has learned that the other five counties that have acted in concert since the original shelter in place order will likely follow suit.
The City of San Francisco laid out plans for reopening much of their economy on Thursday. KTVU has learned that the other five counties that have acted in concert since the original shelter in place order will likely follow suit.
America’s job bloodshed continues
In the last week, another 2.1 million Americans jobs filed for unemployment benefits. That far outpaces the number of people returning to work as the economy slowly reopens under the threat of more virus outbreaks.
In the last week, another 2.1 million Americans jobs filed for unemployment benefits. That far outpaces the number of people returning to work as the economy slowly reopens under the threat of more virus outbreaks.
Hercules H.S. holds coronavirus-era, drive-through graduation
Seniors from Hercules High School in Contra Costa County lined up in cars in the parking lot with their families Thursday and received their diplomas when their names were called.
Seniors from Hercules High School in Contra Costa County lined up in cars in the parking lot with their families Thursday and received their diplomas when their names were called.