Delta, Omicron and influenza could lead to a tridemic, experts say
The Omicron variant of coronavirus may be dominating headlines, but one Bay Area doctor says there’s more we should be keeping our eye on.
The Omicron variant of coronavirus may be dominating headlines, but one Bay Area doctor says there’s more we should be keeping our eye on.
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Candy canes join list of shortages amid supply chain, peppermint crop woes
Peppermint-flavored candy canes may be part of a growing list of holiday-related products impacted by supply chain disruptions.
Peppermint-flavored candy canes may be part of a growing list of holiday-related products impacted by supply chain disruptions.
Holiday travel picking up at Oakland airport
In Oakland, airport officials expect its busiest traveling day to be on Thursday and the day after Christmas for return flights.
In Oakland, airport officials expect its busiest traveling day to be on Thursday and the day after Christmas for return flights.
Shows from Berkeley to NY canceled because of COVID
Shows and games have been canceled from Berkeley to New York because of coronavirus.
Shows and games have been canceled from Berkeley to New York because of coronavirus.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Royal Caribbean ship docked at Miami port has at least 48 cases of COVID-19, company says
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Marin County school district assigns COVID-19 tests as homework over holiday break
At-home COVID-19 tests were sent home with all Marin County public schoolchildren and school employees this week to be completed before returning to school in January after the holiday break.
At-home COVID-19 tests were sent home with all Marin County public schoolchildren and school employees this week to be completed before returning to school in January after the holiday break.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
Marin, Napa counties report first cases of omicron
Both Marin and Napa counties on Friday confirmed their first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Both Marin and Napa counties on Friday confirmed their first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
Stanford University to start with online instruction for first 2 weeks in January
Stanford University has announced that it will start its winter quarter holding classes online for the first two weeks of January out of concern for the increase in COVID-19 cases recently.
Stanford University has announced that it will start its winter quarter holding classes online for the first two weeks of January out of concern for the increase in COVID-19 cases recently.
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.