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.
Oakland schools delays student COVID vaccine requirement deadline
Oakland Unified School District officials say they won't be enforcing the student COVID vaccine mandate until January 31. That's four weeks later than they originally planned.
Oakland Unified School District officials say they won't be enforcing the student COVID vaccine mandate until January 31. That's four weeks later than they originally planned.
Marin County has highest COVID infection rate in Bay Area
Marin County has the highest COVID infection rate of any Bay Area region.
Marin County has the highest COVID infection rate of any Bay Area region.
Small businesses in Santa Clara Co. soon to be eligible for pandemic relief grants
Small businesses in Santa Clara County will be soon be eligible for $20 million in pandemic relief grants. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the proposal Tuesday.
Small businesses in Santa Clara County will be soon be eligible for $20 million in pandemic relief grants. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the proposal Tuesday.
U.S. surgeon general warns of emerging youth mental health crisis in a rare advisory
The U.S. Surgeon General warned of an emerging youth mental health crisis in a rare advisory on Tuesday. The report cited that in the U.S., emergency room visits for suicide attempts rose 51% for adolescent girls in early 2021 as compared to the same period in 2019.
The U.S. Surgeon General warned of an emerging youth mental health crisis in a rare advisory on Tuesday. The report cited that in the U.S., emergency room visits for suicide attempts rose 51% for adolescent girls in early 2021 as compared to the same period in 2019.
Outdoor dining parklets in San Francisco at risk of being removed
Restaurants around San Francisco are working to protect their outdoor dining parklets after concerns that red tape could force some to be torn down.
Restaurants around San Francisco are working to protect their outdoor dining parklets after concerns that red tape could force some to be torn down.
Contra Costa Co. Supes tell health department to crack down on COVID-19 offenders
Contra Costa County supervisors are asking the health department to crack down on businesses who refuse to comply with COVID-19 indoor mandates, including checking customers' vaccine records.
Contra Costa County supervisors are asking the health department to crack down on businesses who refuse to comply with COVID-19 indoor mandates, including checking customers' vaccine records.
San Francisco supervisor wants to give renters facing eviction a 10-day grace period
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords seeking to evict a tenant could typically file a three-day eviction notice before eviction proceedings begin.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords seeking to evict a tenant could typically file a three-day eviction notice before eviction proceedings begin.
WHO: Kids in 5-14 age group account for Europe's highest COVID-19 rates
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.