Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 12 people in the U.S. and infected more than 200.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 12 people in the U.S. and infected more than 200.
COVID-19: 45 samples from Princess cruise offshore SF delivered to lab
“The ship will not come on shore until we appropriately assess the passengers,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
“The ship will not come on shore until we appropriately assess the passengers,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Vatican City reports its first case of coronavirus days after Pope tested negative
Vatican City was hit by the virus, with the tiny city-state confirming its first coronavirus case Friday but not saying who was infected. The Vatican has insisted Pope Francis, who has been sick, only has a cold.
Vatican City was hit by the virus, with the tiny city-state confirming its first coronavirus case Friday but not saying who was infected. The Vatican has insisted Pope Francis, who has been sick, only has a cold.
Facebook recommends working from home for all Bay Area employees due to coronavirus
In light of the novel coronavirus outbreak/COVID-19, Facebook is encouraging Bay Area staff to work from home starting Friday, March 6 a spokesperson said on Thursday.
In light of the novel coronavirus outbreak/COVID-19, Facebook is encouraging Bay Area staff to work from home starting Friday, March 6 a spokesperson said on Thursday.
Santa Clara County health officials warn people to stay away from large crowds
The majority of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in the Bay Area so far are in Santa Clara County. On Thursday, health officials took the added step of advising people to stay away from large gatherings.
The majority of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in the Bay Area so far are in Santa Clara County. On Thursday, health officials took the added step of advising people to stay away from large gatherings.
South Bay pre-school to remain closed until Monday for a deep cleaning due to coronavirus
Preschool Operations Director Beckie Crozier said upwards of 300 infants and toddlers attend this West San Jose location daily.
Preschool Operations Director Beckie Crozier said upwards of 300 infants and toddlers attend this West San Jose location daily.
Nurses at SF General say they are understaffed, under trained for coronavirus
Some nurses at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital say they are too understaffed and undertrained to handle a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It is the only level one trauma center in the city.
Some nurses at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital say they are too understaffed and undertrained to handle a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It is the only level one trauma center in the city.
San Francisco mayor reports two cases of coronavirus in the city; patients are contained
London Breed asked that people not treat anyone with the disease poorly, and cited harmful outbursts of "xenophobia," especially against Asian people as coronavirus started in Wuhan, China.
London Breed asked that people not treat anyone with the disease poorly, and cited harmful outbursts of "xenophobia," especially against Asian people as coronavirus started in Wuhan, China.
Lowell High School in San Francisco closed until Monday amid coronavirus concerns
San Francisco confirmed two diagnoses of the coronavirus and one of those patients infected is the parent of a student at Lowell High School.
San Francisco confirmed two diagnoses of the coronavirus and one of those patients infected is the parent of a student at Lowell High School.
Helicopter carrying coronavirus test kits from Grand Princess cruise ship arrives in Richmond
SkyFOX captured the scene Thursday evening.
SkyFOX captured the scene Thursday evening.
Nurses: Healthcare providers in California, U.S. 'unprepared' to handle coronavirus
The nurses union petitioned the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adopt an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers, patients, and the public.
The nurses union petitioned the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adopt an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers, patients, and the public.
Sweeping Senate vote sends Trump $8.3B bill to fight coronavirus
The plan would more than triple the $2.5 billion amount outlined by the White House 10 days ago.
The plan would more than triple the $2.5 billion amount outlined by the White House 10 days ago.
Teacher at Santa Clara County preschool tests positive for COVID-19
The teacher has not been back to work since February 26, and is receiving medical care, according to a statement released by the school district.
The teacher has not been back to work since February 26, and is receiving medical care, according to a statement released by the school district.
Santa Clara County announces six new COVID-19 cases, total stands at 20
Public health officials in Santa Clara County on Thursday confirmed six new confirmed cases of coronavirus were announced Thursday, bringing the total of cases in the county to 20.
Public health officials in Santa Clara County on Thursday confirmed six new confirmed cases of coronavirus were announced Thursday, bringing the total of cases in the county to 20.
Santa Clara County health dept coronavirus update
Officials held the update at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Officials held the update at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Leave your mug at home: Starbucks bans personal cups amid coronavirus outbreak
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Coronavirus Coverage: Digital Special
Hosted by Gasia Mikaelian. Aired online on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Hosted by Gasia Mikaelian. Aired online on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
'Push this virus back': WHO urges globe to 'pull out the stops' against COVID-19
The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.
The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.
How to avoid getting sick on a plane — and in general — as coronavirus, flu and common cold spread
It's sick season, and a particularly fast-spreading outbreak of coronavirus from China has CDC officials urging everyone to practice proper hygiene, especially during air travel.
It's sick season, and a particularly fast-spreading outbreak of coronavirus from China has CDC officials urging everyone to practice proper hygiene, especially during air travel.
COVID-19 more contagious than SARS or MERS, can live on surfaces for up to 9 days, studies say
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.