10th inmate dies of COVID-19 at California prison
An incarcerated person from California Institution for Men in San Bernardino County has died because of complications related to COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections.
An incarcerated person from California Institution for Men in San Bernardino County has died because of complications related to COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections.
Blood collection organization to begin testing all donations for COVID-19 antibodies
Non-profit blood collection organization Vitalant announced Monday that it will begin testing all blood donations for COVID-19 coronavirus antibodies.
Non-profit blood collection organization Vitalant announced Monday that it will begin testing all blood donations for COVID-19 coronavirus antibodies.
California prison guard dies after testing positive for COVID-19
He is the first prison officer to die of the virus in the state. As of Friday, there were 1,010 prisoners in the state system who have active cases of coronavirus, and 148 employees, according to the agency.
He is the first prison officer to die of the virus in the state. As of Friday, there were 1,010 prisoners in the state system who have active cases of coronavirus, and 148 employees, according to the agency.
Marin County parking restrictions lifted at county parks, beaches starting Tuesday
The county's public health officer, Dr. Matt Willis, issued a new public health order on Friday that lifts previous restrictions on motorized access to parks and beaches in Marin.
The county's public health officer, Dr. Matt Willis, issued a new public health order on Friday that lifts previous restrictions on motorized access to parks and beaches in Marin.
Mountain View extends COVID-19-related tenant eviction protections
The extension of tenant protections through Aug. 31 is for households that qualify due to hardship related to the novel coronavirus emergency.
The extension of tenant protections through Aug. 31 is for households that qualify due to hardship related to the novel coronavirus emergency.
San Francisco program offers 1,000 hotel rooms to essential workers
The program will provide temporary free hotel rooms to San Francisco essential workers living with others in neighborhoods with higher COVID-19 rates.
The program will provide temporary free hotel rooms to San Francisco essential workers living with others in neighborhoods with higher COVID-19 rates.
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.