COVID falling in 49 of 50 states as deaths near 900,000
With the brutal omicron wave rapidly loosening its grip, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of 50 states, even as the nation's death toll closes in on another bleak round number: 900,000.
With the brutal omicron wave rapidly loosening its grip, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of 50 states, even as the nation's death toll closes in on another bleak round number: 900,000.
Spain to drop masks outdoors as omicron surge decelerates
Spain will end a mandate to wear masks outdoors next week, reversing a late December order against an unprecedented surge of coronavirus infections fueled by a highly contagious mutation, Health Minister Carolina Darias said.
Spain will end a mandate to wear masks outdoors next week, reversing a late December order against an unprecedented surge of coronavirus infections fueled by a highly contagious mutation, Health Minister Carolina Darias said.
San Francisco updates mask guidance for youth sports, quarantine guidelines for childcare programs
San Francisco children in youth sports programs who have received all COVID-19 vaccine doses for which they are eligible will be allowed to remove their masks during indoor practices under new guidance from the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
San Francisco children in youth sports programs who have received all COVID-19 vaccine doses for which they are eligible will be allowed to remove their masks during indoor practices under new guidance from the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Mayor Garcetti says he holds his breath when taking photos maskless at Rams NFC Championship game
“I wore my mask the entire game and when people ask for a photograph I hold my breath and put it [mask] here and people can see it. There’s a 0% chance of infection from that,” Garcetti said.
“I wore my mask the entire game and when people ask for a photograph I hold my breath and put it [mask] here and people can see it. There’s a 0% chance of infection from that,” Garcetti said.
COVID-19 vaccines: will we need more boosters or a new shot?
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
San Francisco drops indoor mask mandate at gyms, offices and college classrooms
Let's see your face! As of Tuesday, it's OK for people to ditch their indoor masks in San Francisco at the office, gym, college classroom, religious gatherings and other so-called "stable cohorts" where everyone is vaccinated.
Let's see your face! As of Tuesday, it's OK for people to ditch their indoor masks in San Francisco at the office, gym, college classroom, religious gatherings and other so-called "stable cohorts" where everyone is vaccinated.
California governor criticized again for not wearing a mask
Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters that he removed his mask only briefly for the photo with Magic Johnson and was otherwise "very judicious" about keeping it in place. He indicated he also removed it occasionally to sip water.
Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters that he removed his mask only briefly for the photo with Magic Johnson and was otherwise "very judicious" about keeping it in place. He indicated he also removed it occasionally to sip water.
Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
Santa Clara County marks 2 years since its first detected COVID infection as pandemic continues
Dr. Cody said in the coming months, the county will transition away from mass testing and vaccination. It will leave such actions to private health care providers.
Dr. Cody said in the coming months, the county will transition away from mass testing and vaccination. It will leave such actions to private health care providers.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
San Francisco, West Contra Costa school districts temporarily avoid teacher strikes
West Contra Costa and San Francisco school districts have reached agreements with teachers regarding COVID protocol and pay.
West Contra Costa and San Francisco school districts have reached agreements with teachers regarding COVID protocol and pay.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
San Francisco, Oakland to adjust pandemic restrictions next week
Starting next week, San Francisco will loosen its mask requirements in certain settings, and Oakland will require proof of vaccination at restaurants. Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about what lies ahead in the pandemic and whether a second booster shot may be necessary.
Starting next week, San Francisco will loosen its mask requirements in certain settings, and Oakland will require proof of vaccination at restaurants. Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about what lies ahead in the pandemic and whether a second booster shot may be necessary.
Vaccination proof required to eat inside Oakland restaurants
Beginning Tuesday, if you want to eat inside a restaurant, bar or café in Oakland, come prepared with proof of COVID vaccination. The emergency ordinance also applies to entertainment venues, theaters, gyms and large indoor events.
Beginning Tuesday, if you want to eat inside a restaurant, bar or café in Oakland, come prepared with proof of COVID vaccination. The emergency ordinance also applies to entertainment venues, theaters, gyms and large indoor events.
Retail stores issue free N95 masks at some locations starting Friday
Walgreens is one of several chain stores expected to hand out free N95 masks from the Biden administration starting Friday. There is a limit of three masks per person.
Walgreens is one of several chain stores expected to hand out free N95 masks from the Biden administration starting Friday. There is a limit of three masks per person.
West Contra Costa Unified's teachers union may call for strike over COVID safety
A survey sent out to teachers last week indicated a majority are in favor of a strike if their demands aren't met.
A survey sent out to teachers last week indicated a majority are in favor of a strike if their demands aren't met.
N95 masks: How often can they be reused?
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
Small California school district lifts outdoor mask mandate for P.E.
If cases continue to fall, Supt. Randall Booker wrote parents a letter saying that he would “rescind” the outdoor mask policy for all students and staff beginning on Feb. 7.
If cases continue to fall, Supt. Randall Booker wrote parents a letter saying that he would “rescind” the outdoor mask policy for all students and staff beginning on Feb. 7.
EDD attempt to claw back money it was forced to freely pay out
Many recipients, freelancers or small business owners, who received pandemic relief, say they don't have specific documents that can definitively prove they were seeking work or working.
Many recipients, freelancers or small business owners, who received pandemic relief, say they don't have specific documents that can definitively prove they were seeking work or working.