Oakland teachers, staff call for increased voluntary COVID-19 testing
Oakland teachers and staff are calling for increased voluntary COVID-19 testing and other measures in order to minimize cases and outbreaks on school campuses.
Oakland teachers and staff are calling for increased voluntary COVID-19 testing and other measures in order to minimize cases and outbreaks on school campuses.
More mandates means more fake COVID vaccine cards for sale
Thousands of fake vaccination cards are being sold on the dark web for as little as $100 as more places are requiring proof of vaccines.
Thousands of fake vaccination cards are being sold on the dark web for as little as $100 as more places are requiring proof of vaccines.
COVID-19 surge: South Dakota cases increase nearly 4 times over 2 weeks
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic
The Supreme Court's conservative majority is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan stops use of 1.63M Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses due to contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Delta Air Line's new vaccine policy for employees raises ethical questions
Delta Air Lines announced a controversial new policy Wednesday: unvaccinated employees will be charged more for their health care.
Delta Air Lines announced a controversial new policy Wednesday: unvaccinated employees will be charged more for their health care.
Delta airline's new vaccine policy for employees raises ethical questions
Delta's employees are 75% vaccinated. The airline wants to get to 100% as soon as possible. The company announced a new policy that would punish unvaccinated employees by raising their health care rates. One health expert says the new policy raises ethical questions.
Delta's employees are 75% vaccinated. The airline wants to get to 100% as soon as possible. The company announced a new policy that would punish unvaccinated employees by raising their health care rates. One health expert says the new policy raises ethical questions.
Florida woman hospitalized with COVID-19 comes home to find husband dead of COVID-19
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
COVID-19 origins report: Unclassified version of US review expected within 'days'
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting
Protestors against the mandate came out in force prior to the meeting and during the meeting. City leaders in San Jose ultimately decided to approve it.
Protestors against the mandate came out in force prior to the meeting and during the meeting. City leaders in San Jose ultimately decided to approve it.
San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting
City leaders in San Jose approved a controversial vaccine mandate despite strong opposition. Tuesday?s vote was unanimous. The new rule requires all visitors and staff to show proof they?re vaccinated at events of 50 or more people at city-owned buildings including the SAP Center.
City leaders in San Jose approved a controversial vaccine mandate despite strong opposition. Tuesday?s vote was unanimous. The new rule requires all visitors and staff to show proof they?re vaccinated at events of 50 or more people at city-owned buildings including the SAP Center.
San Jose City Council unanimously approves mayor's vaccine mandate
Dozens of anti-maskers, who predictably did not wear masks in the city chambers, forced the City Council to take a recess as they tried to get unmasked attendees out.
Dozens of anti-maskers, who predictably did not wear masks in the city chambers, forced the City Council to take a recess as they tried to get unmasked attendees out.
San Francisco schools to spend $2.9 million on classroom air purifiers
With more than 50,000 students, a pandemic and wildfires burning throughout the state, San Francisco's school board is poised to vote on purchasing as many as 3,700 air purifiers to distribute to classrooms throughout the city.
With more than 50,000 students, a pandemic and wildfires burning throughout the state, San Francisco's school board is poised to vote on purchasing as many as 3,700 air purifiers to distribute to classrooms throughout the city.
Family of prison officer who died of the coronavirus sues San Quentin
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
False COVID positives at Oakland Unified School District cause confusion
OUSD is now saying some of the cases they reported last week, when they said there were a high of 94 reported cases, were false positive.
OUSD is now saying some of the cases they reported last week, when they said there were a high of 94 reported cases, were false positive.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Bay Area healthcare workers describe latest round of COVID burnout
Some Bay Area healthcare workers said they’re dealing with another round of COVID burnout as they manage a surge of cases driven by the delta variant.
Some Bay Area healthcare workers said they’re dealing with another round of COVID burnout as they manage a surge of cases driven by the delta variant.
Berkeley students' return to campus a boon for local business
The pandemic has certainly dealt a blow to many businesses especially those in college towns.
The pandemic has certainly dealt a blow to many businesses especially those in college towns.