UC Berkeley mandates both flu and COVID vaccines
There's a new vaccine rule for students and faculty of UC Berkeley starting in November.
There's a new vaccine rule for students and faculty of UC Berkeley starting in November.
San Francisco and Marin loosen mask rules Friday
Starting Friday San Francisco and Marin counties will loosen their mask rules for people inside offices, gyms, or religious gatherings.
Starting Friday San Francisco and Marin counties will loosen their mask rules for people inside offices, gyms, or religious gatherings.
Study shows mixing and matching booster shots is safe and effective, FDA to discuss this week
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will begin meeting Thursday to discuss whether to approve Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's booster shots.
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will begin meeting Thursday to discuss whether to approve Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's booster shots.
Judge blocks vaccination mandate for California prisons
A judge has partially blocked an order taking effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A judge has partially blocked an order taking effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Indoor mask mandate could be lifted by New Year's in CoCo County
If Contra Costa County stays on track in its fight against COVID-19, residents may be able to celebrate New Year's Eve without masks indoors if they're fully vaccinated.
If Contra Costa County stays on track in its fight against COVID-19, residents may be able to celebrate New Year's Eve without masks indoors if they're fully vaccinated.
Local businesses ready to score as San Francisco set to host Giants-Dodgers Game 5
Giants fans were ready to celebrate a win Tuesday, but the Dodgers stayed alive, forcing a Game 5 in San Francisco Thursday night. Businesses are happy to host watch parties and will be raking in much-needed dough after the pandemic ruined last year's season.
Giants fans were ready to celebrate a win Tuesday, but the Dodgers stayed alive, forcing a Game 5 in San Francisco Thursday night. Businesses are happy to host watch parties and will be raking in much-needed dough after the pandemic ruined last year's season.
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
Coronavirus in California: Death count tops 70,000 as cases fall
California’s coronavirus death toll reached another once-unfathomable milestone — 70,000 people — as the state emerges from the latest infection surge with the lowest rate of new cases among all states.
California’s coronavirus death toll reached another once-unfathomable milestone — 70,000 people — as the state emerges from the latest infection surge with the lowest rate of new cases among all states.
70,000 California residents have died of coronavirus
As California's coronavirus infection rate falls, the state faces the grim reality of 70,000 lives lost to the deadly virus.
As California's coronavirus infection rate falls, the state faces the grim reality of 70,000 lives lost to the deadly virus.
CDC director says COVID-19 pandemic’s end ‘depends on human behavior’
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Amazon to allow employees to work mostly from home indefinitely
Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.
Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.
FDA says Moderna vaccine's benefits outweigh risks after Nordic countries limit use
Sweden's public health agency noted 'an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle.'
Sweden's public health agency noted 'an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle.'
Marin County will loosen indoor mask rules Oct. 15
Marin County will relax its rules requiring masks be worn indoors on October 15 by letting people uncover their faces in settings where everyone is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Marin County will relax its rules requiring masks be worn indoors on October 15 by letting people uncover their faces in settings where everyone is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
California extends cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining rules
The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on California's economy, with many businesses and restaurants still struggling to recover. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law Friday aimed at helping restaurants get back on their feet.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on California's economy, with many businesses and restaurants still struggling to recover. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law Friday aimed at helping restaurants get back on their feet.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
In California, inconsistent school COVID rules are the norm
Now that schools are back in session, parents are mastering this year’s new school vocabulary: Modified quarantine, antigen vs. PCR testing and the so-called Swiss cheese model for keeping classrooms safe, which has become the butt of a few jokes.
Now that schools are back in session, parents are mastering this year’s new school vocabulary: Modified quarantine, antigen vs. PCR testing and the so-called Swiss cheese model for keeping classrooms safe, which has become the butt of a few jokes.
Mission District mural gifted to community highlights COVID's impact
A new mural in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood is a gift from health care workers to the community they serve. The artwork honors frontline workers for their contributions and sacrifice.
A new mural in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood is a gift from health care workers to the community they serve. The artwork honors frontline workers for their contributions and sacrifice.
Stanford researchers say you should trust science-based vaccine approval process for kids
Researchers at Stanford University have been running a pediatric study of the Pfizer vaccine and were among the first in the nation to administer the shot to young children.
Researchers at Stanford University have been running a pediatric study of the Pfizer vaccine and were among the first in the nation to administer the shot to young children.