As ‘stealth omicron’ advances, scientists are learning more
The coronavirus mutant widely known as "stealth omicron" is now causing more than a third of new omicron cases around the world, but scientists still don’t know how it could affect the future of the pandemic.
The coronavirus mutant widely known as "stealth omicron" is now causing more than a third of new omicron cases around the world, but scientists still don’t know how it could affect the future of the pandemic.
Queen Elizabeth still has COVID symptoms, postpones two virtual audiences, palace says
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has postponed two virtual audiences as she continues to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19.
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has postponed two virtual audiences as she continues to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19.
California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
Bay Area, state slow to move past omicron surge
New data shows much of the Bay Area is still dealing with a high number of new COVID cases as California is slow to move past the omicron variant surge.
New data shows much of the Bay Area is still dealing with a high number of new COVID cases as California is slow to move past the omicron variant surge.
Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
COVID testing company accused of mishandling tests, sending bogus results
Former employees from Center for Covid Control describe bags of bio-waste and boxes of PCR tests sitting unrefrigerated in its main offices outside of Chicago for weeks. Several states, including California, have launched investigations into the company and its practices.
Former employees from Center for Covid Control describe bags of bio-waste and boxes of PCR tests sitting unrefrigerated in its main offices outside of Chicago for weeks. Several states, including California, have launched investigations into the company and its practices.
San Francisco showing signs of economic recovery
The impact the pandemic had on San Francisco's economy is well documented, but there are signs that things may be turning around.
The impact the pandemic had on San Francisco's economy is well documented, but there are signs that things may be turning around.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Indoor mask mandate expires for most of the Bay Area
Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the next steps that may be taken to address the pandemic.
Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the next steps that may be taken to address the pandemic.
LA sheriff rips push to fire 4,000 unvaccinated deputies amid crime wave: 'Immoral position'
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said county board 'couldn't care less' about residents' public safety concerns, predicts 'referendum on woke-ism'
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said county board 'couldn't care less' about residents' public safety concerns, predicts 'referendum on woke-ism'
SMARTER: California announces plan to deal with COVID for the long haul
Gov. Newsom has released California’s SMARTER Plan, the next phase of the state’s COVID-19 response.
Gov. Newsom has released California’s SMARTER Plan, the next phase of the state’s COVID-19 response.
NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
As indoor mask mandates lift, Bay Area gyms see members returning
Wednesday morning, California lifted its universal indoor mask mandate, allowing fully vaccinated people to go to more places without wearing a mask. At San Ramon's 24-Hour Fitness, members who had left during the pandemic, resistant to wearing a mask, returned to the gym Wednesday morning.
Wednesday morning, California lifted its universal indoor mask mandate, allowing fully vaccinated people to go to more places without wearing a mask. At San Ramon's 24-Hour Fitness, members who had left during the pandemic, resistant to wearing a mask, returned to the gym Wednesday morning.
Disneyland drops mask requirement for fully vaccinated guests
Beginning Thursday, Disneyland will no longer be requiring face masks for fully vaccinated guests both indoors and outdoors, park officials announced.
Beginning Thursday, Disneyland will no longer be requiring face masks for fully vaccinated guests both indoors and outdoors, park officials announced.
Santa Clara County residents grapple with indoor mask order while rest of Bay Area eases rules
Even before leaving his Milpitas apartment complex, Santa Clara County resident Murtaza Khandwawala must make a choice. A right turn means living under indoor mask mandates. And a left turn means he's free of masking rules.
Even before leaving his Milpitas apartment complex, Santa Clara County resident Murtaza Khandwawala must make a choice. A right turn means living under indoor mask mandates. And a left turn means he's free of masking rules.
California's universal indoor mask mandate is ending, but there are exceptions
California is allowing people vaccinated against COVID to take off their masks indoors on Tuesday at midnight, but that change doesn't apply to all indoor settings.
California is allowing people vaccinated against COVID to take off their masks indoors on Tuesday at midnight, but that change doesn't apply to all indoor settings.
California dropping indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people Wednesday
Breathing may get a little easier come Wednesday when California is set to lift its mask mandate in most indoor settings for vaccinated people.
Breathing may get a little easier come Wednesday when California is set to lift its mask mandate in most indoor settings for vaccinated people.
We've learned we can work remotely and many want to continue doing so
Only 15% of employers now anticipate to bring back workers to a five days in the office schedule, one-fifth of pre-pandemic levels.
Only 15% of employers now anticipate to bring back workers to a five days in the office schedule, one-fifth of pre-pandemic levels.
Levi's executive says she was forced to quit after speaking out against COVID school closures
Levi's president Jennifer Sey said she was forced out of her tenure at the company and forced to quit after speaking out publicly against school closures brought on by COVID.
Levi's president Jennifer Sey said she was forced out of her tenure at the company and forced to quit after speaking out publicly against school closures brought on by COVID.