Learning from the past: Spanish flu sheds light on COVID-19 response
Deep in the San Jose State University archives, lessons on disease and death, and the impact of a pandemic on early 20th-century culture are all contained in a yearbook published 101 years ago.
Deep in the San Jose State University archives, lessons on disease and death, and the impact of a pandemic on early 20th-century culture are all contained in a yearbook published 101 years ago.
‘A smile can be very contagious’: 93-year-old veteran shares heartwarming poem from hospital
A 93-year-old Canadian hospital patient and military veteran went viral after reciting a warm and much-needed poem, titled, “A Smile Can Be Contagious.”
A 93-year-old Canadian hospital patient and military veteran went viral after reciting a warm and much-needed poem, titled, “A Smile Can Be Contagious.”
1918 Spanish flu versus COVID-19
Jesse Gary reports.
Jesse Gary reports.
Family-owned brewery starts pop-up food bank for unemployed food service workers
At Eight Bridges Brewing in Livermore, the now-closed tasting room was put to a new use beginning Friday. It has now become a pop-up food bank, strictly for struggling food service workers.
At Eight Bridges Brewing in Livermore, the now-closed tasting room was put to a new use beginning Friday. It has now become a pop-up food bank, strictly for struggling food service workers.
As temperature rises, San Francisco residents told to obey social distancing guidelines
San Francisco residents have been told to obey social distancing guidelines and warned that the shelter-in-place order will likely be extended.
San Francisco residents have been told to obey social distancing guidelines and warned that the shelter-in-place order will likely be extended.
Heatwave draws 40,000 to Newport Beach
Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks.
Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks.
Best recipes to cook in quarantine: Big names from Disney to Chipotle share their secrets
Big-name brands like Disney and Chiptole are spilling the secrets on some of their most popular recipes.
Big-name brands like Disney and Chiptole are spilling the secrets on some of their most popular recipes.
Nurse asks: ‘Is the hair appointment so you can look good while you’re in the casket?’
A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts.
A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts.
Napa County expands COVID-19 testing
Napa County expanded free drive-in COVID-19 testing on Friday at the county fairgrounds.
Napa County expanded free drive-in COVID-19 testing on Friday at the county fairgrounds.
24 COVID-19 cases confirmed at San Francisco SRO
A nonprofit organization that manages a single room occupancy in San Francsico confirmed that 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19.
A nonprofit organization that manages a single room occupancy in San Francsico confirmed that 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19.
No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing
The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.
The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.
Trump claims comment about injecting disinfectants was ‘sarcastic’ after backlash
Trump’s comment about the possibility that disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 received backlash from health officials and the maker of Lysol.
Trump’s comment about the possibility that disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 received backlash from health officials and the maker of Lysol.
Home healthcare workers face low pay, lack of PPE amid COVID-19 pandemic
Despite being some of the most crucial workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, home healthcare workers say they're underpaid and lack enough personal protective equipment.
Despite being some of the most crucial workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, home healthcare workers say they're underpaid and lack enough personal protective equipment.
San Francisco shelter-in-place order 'very likely' to be extended
San Francisco's shelter-in-place order will "very likely" be extended for several weeks or a month later than its current May 3 expiration date, Mayor London Breed said.
San Francisco's shelter-in-place order will "very likely" be extended for several weeks or a month later than its current May 3 expiration date, Mayor London Breed said.
Health care workers treating patients at home critically underpaid, lack proper PPE
Evan Sernoffsky reports.
Evan Sernoffsky reports.
SF Mayor London Breed says 'very likely' stay-at-home order will be extended
At a press conference on Friday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed said the city will possibly extend its stay-at-order.
At a press conference on Friday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed said the city will possibly extend its stay-at-order.
San Francisco officials provide an update on COVID-19
The remarks were made early in the afternoon on Friday, April 24, 2020.
The remarks were made early in the afternoon on Friday, April 24, 2020.
COVID-19: CA DMV waives late fees, delays registration requirements
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Wednesday that provides some relief to Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Wednesday that provides some relief to Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Isolated and alone, CA expands services for seniors during COVID-19 crisis
The social isolation among California's 1.2 million seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic is a top concern to state leaders.
The social isolation among California's 1.2 million seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic is a top concern to state leaders.
Navy recommends reinstatement of fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain over coronavirus warning
The Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.
The Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.