Oakland to consider vaccine ordinance as omicron spreads
Under a new plan proposed by an Oakland City Council member, residents would have to show proof of vaccination at Oakland restaurants, bars, and gyms.
Under a new plan proposed by an Oakland City Council member, residents would have to show proof of vaccination at Oakland restaurants, bars, and gyms.
Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
How California mask mandate impacts Bay Area counties
Keeping up with California’s indoor mask mandate can be confusing, but it means most Bay Area counties will see no changes, with the exception of Marin and Solano counties.
Keeping up with California’s indoor mask mandate can be confusing, but it means most Bay Area counties will see no changes, with the exception of Marin and Solano counties.
California exempts San Francisco from indoor mask rule
San Francisco will continue to allow fully vaccinated people to remove their masks in gyms and workplaces while its overall masking mandate remains in effect, the city Department of Public Health announced.
San Francisco will continue to allow fully vaccinated people to remove their masks in gyms and workplaces while its overall masking mandate remains in effect, the city Department of Public Health announced.
California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
California indoor mask requirement has some exceptions
California's new indoor mask requirement, which is set to take effect Wednesday, will have some exceptions that allow cities like San Francisco to continue permitting people to remove face coverings in certain situations.
California's new indoor mask requirement, which is set to take effect Wednesday, will have some exceptions that allow cities like San Francisco to continue permitting people to remove face coverings in certain situations.
Doctor who caught omicron at super spreader event says pandemic isn't just due to the unvaccinated
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
Bay Area sees surge in unwanted small, furry animals
Shelter managers believe many families have since lost interest since children returned to school.
Shelter managers believe many families have since lost interest since children returned to school.
South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
First case of Omicron variant confirmed in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County has detected its first case of the Omicron variant. The infected person was vaccinated and began to feel ill November 30 after traveling out of state.
Santa Clara County has detected its first case of the Omicron variant. The infected person was vaccinated and began to feel ill November 30 after traveling out of state.
Marin Co. businesses threatened with arson over 'strict' COVID rules
One of the notes read: “If the vaccine passport is not removed by this time next week this place will burn."
One of the notes read: “If the vaccine passport is not removed by this time next week this place will burn."
Pfizer expands COVID booster to 16, 17 year-olds; can the system handle them?
With 16 and 17-year-olds now eligible for the Pfizer COVID booster shot, the question is: can the system handle them?
With 16 and 17-year-olds now eligible for the Pfizer COVID booster shot, the question is: can the system handle them?
City College of San Francisco heads to state championship, inspired by team's first deaf player
This Saturday, the City College of San Francisco football team will play for their first state championship since 2015. The Rams have overcome major obstacles including starting the season on Zoom. But, one player who has helped lead the team, has been defying the odds his entire life.
This Saturday, the City College of San Francisco football team will play for their first state championship since 2015. The Rams have overcome major obstacles including starting the season on Zoom. But, one player who has helped lead the team, has been defying the odds his entire life.
Marin County DA reviewing COVID outbreak at school
The parents have reportedly apologized and said they didn't understand COVID safety rules. Charges could include failure to comply with the state quarantine order.
The parents have reportedly apologized and said they didn't understand COVID safety rules. Charges could include failure to comply with the state quarantine order.
Kaiser employees get omicron at Wisconsin wedding
A group of fully vaccinated and boosted Kaiser employees are at home recovering from exposure to the omicron coronavirus variant.
A group of fully vaccinated and boosted Kaiser employees are at home recovering from exposure to the omicron coronavirus variant.