Clayton police union wants 'Hero Pay' for working during pandemic
The special pay could extend to other city employees in Clayton, who union leaders say have been facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.
The special pay could extend to other city employees in Clayton, who union leaders say have been facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.
Demand for COVID testing grows as Bay Area returns from holiday break
A mass testing site at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill is set up but all the appointments are booked as of Tuesday morning.
A mass testing site at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill is set up but all the appointments are booked as of Tuesday morning.
Nursing shortage continues to plague hospitals
In some respects, the early stages of the year 2022 seem a lot like the previous two years. This, as the old problem of too few nurses continues haunting hospitals and healthcare providers.
In some respects, the early stages of the year 2022 seem a lot like the previous two years. This, as the old problem of too few nurses continues haunting hospitals and healthcare providers.
Parents scramble to get COVID tests for kids ahead of return to school
Even as San Francisco public schools reopened Monday after the holiday break, some families were lined up at a mobile testing site at district headquarters so their children could get tested for COVID.
Even as San Francisco public schools reopened Monday after the holiday break, some families were lined up at a mobile testing site at district headquarters so their children could get tested for COVID.
CDC considers another change to COVID isolation guidelines
The U.S. could see yet another shift on COVID isolation recommendations in the coming days.
The U.S. could see yet another shift on COVID isolation recommendations in the coming days.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Bay Area schools ramp up COVID testing efforts as students return from winter break
Schools may be closed for the holidays. But testing continues.
Schools may be closed for the holidays. But testing continues.
Virus cutting into New Year's plans
The coronavirus has forced many people to toss their New Year's plans, while others are trying to adapt.
The coronavirus has forced many people to toss their New Year's plans, while others are trying to adapt.
San Francisco aligns isolation and quarantine guidance with State of California
San Francisco is aligning their COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance with the State of California. It's similar to the CDC guidance from earlier this week, but includes testing.
San Francisco is aligning their COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance with the State of California. It's similar to the CDC guidance from earlier this week, but includes testing.
State schools superintendent distributes at-home COVID tests in Castro Valley
With many students heading back to next week, the State of California is ramping up efforts to get them tested for COVID in order to attend class in-person safely.
With many students heading back to next week, the State of California is ramping up efforts to get them tested for COVID in order to attend class in-person safely.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.