San Francisco pushes vaccines as infections see 10-fold increase amid Delta variant surge
San Francisco has one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world, but it is still seeing a sharp 10-fold increase in infections, primarily among the unvaccinated.
San Francisco has one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world, but it is still seeing a sharp 10-fold increase in infections, primarily among the unvaccinated.
BottleRock festival will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test
Bottlerock festival will require all attendees to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test result upon each day of entry, the festival organizers announced Friday.
Bottlerock festival will require all attendees to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test result upon each day of entry, the festival organizers announced Friday.
Michael Andrew, the unvaccinated US swimmer, goes maskless at Tokyo Olympics
Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.
All Broadway theaters to require vaccinations, masks through October
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.
In virus hotspot, California deputy exemplifies COVID vaccine hesitancy
Vaccine hesitancy is a big factor in rural Lake County where only 52 percent of eligible residents have opted for the shot. That includes a sheriff's deputy, who contracted COVID himself.
Vaccine hesitancy is a big factor in rural Lake County where only 52 percent of eligible residents have opted for the shot. That includes a sheriff's deputy, who contracted COVID himself.
San Francisco is considering indoor mask mandate
With the growing threat of the delta variant, Mayor London Breed said the city needs to consider being diligent despite having about 77% of its eligible population vaccinated.
With the growing threat of the delta variant, Mayor London Breed said the city needs to consider being diligent despite having about 77% of its eligible population vaccinated.
Delta variant more transmissible than previously believed, according to new CDC report
According to an internal slide presentation shared within the Centers for Disease Control and obtained by the Washington Post and New York Times Thursday, the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox, and infections among vaccinated people may be just as transmissible as those in unvaccinated people.
According to an internal slide presentation shared within the Centers for Disease Control and obtained by the Washington Post and New York Times Thursday, the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox, and infections among vaccinated people may be just as transmissible as those in unvaccinated people.
Sonoma County jail faces second COVID outbreak in six months
There was another COVID outbreak in Sonoma County Jail with 31 asymptomatic people in jail tested positive.
There was another COVID outbreak in Sonoma County Jail with 31 asymptomatic people in jail tested positive.
Over 25% of new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County are fully vaccinated people
In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.
In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.
Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
LAUSD to require weekly COVID testing for all students, staff, regardless of vaccination status
In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.
In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.
Summer fairs return even if they are scaled back because of COVID restrictions
The fairgrounds, in Santa Rosa, will limit attendance to 10,000 daily.
The fairgrounds, in Santa Rosa, will limit attendance to 10,000 daily.
Hundreds of SF bars, restaurants start checking for proof of COVID-19 vaccine
Customers at hundreds of San Francisco bars and restaurants are now greeted by staff asking: “Do you mind showing me your vaccine card and your ID please?”
Customers at hundreds of San Francisco bars and restaurants are now greeted by staff asking: “Do you mind showing me your vaccine card and your ID please?”
Biden says federal workers must get vaccinated or undergo regular testing
In an attempt to stem the spread, the president mandated that all federal employees must sign forms attesting they’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus or else comply with new rules on mandatory masking, weekly testing, distancing, and more.
In an attempt to stem the spread, the president mandated that all federal employees must sign forms attesting they’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus or else comply with new rules on mandatory masking, weekly testing, distancing, and more.
Bay Area schools are ready to welcome students back to in-person learning
Schools throughout the Bay Area say they're ready to welcome students back into the classroom for the first time in nearly a year and a half.
Schools throughout the Bay Area say they're ready to welcome students back into the classroom for the first time in nearly a year and a half.
COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
COVID-19 and Alzheimer's: Researchers find worrisome links
Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer "brain fog" and other problems that can last for months, and new findings suggest some worrisome overlaps with Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer "brain fog" and other problems that can last for months, and new findings suggest some worrisome overlaps with Alzheimer’s disease.
Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
Return to work delayed: Tech companies respond to delta variant with vaccine requirements
Google, Facebook and Lyft are all mandating in-person employees get vaccinated. It's a new effort from private companies as coronavirus cases rise across the state.
Google, Facebook and Lyft are all mandating in-person employees get vaccinated. It's a new effort from private companies as coronavirus cases rise across the state.
Stanford to require weekly COVID tests for unvaccinated employees one-month sooner
Unvaccinated faculty on Stanford University's campus will have to provide weekly COVID test results a month earlier than originally planned.
Unvaccinated faculty on Stanford University's campus will have to provide weekly COVID test results a month earlier than originally planned.