California to loosen worksite pandemic rules amid reopening
California regulators are set to approve revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
California regulators are set to approve revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Royal Caribbean cruise inaugural sailing from Florida postponed after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID protein piñata a main attraction at Los Gatos reopening celebration
A piñata in the form of a COVID protein was the main attraction at a reopening celebration in downtown Los Gatos Tuesday night.
A piñata in the form of a COVID protein was the main attraction at a reopening celebration in downtown Los Gatos Tuesday night.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Restaurants face uphill battle of finding enough workers
In addition to raising prices, industry watchers say restaurants may offer more counter services instead of traditional servers, along with smaller menus to deal with the ongoing worker shortage.
In addition to raising prices, industry watchers say restaurants may offer more counter services instead of traditional servers, along with smaller menus to deal with the ongoing worker shortage.
Many still masked at San Mateo County 'reopening' party
At a community barbecue in Colma, many people stood face-to-face perhaps for the first time in a while. Not just with families, or in pods, but they stood stranger-to-stranger.
At a community barbecue in Colma, many people stood face-to-face perhaps for the first time in a while. Not just with families, or in pods, but they stood stranger-to-stranger.
San Franciscans rejoice as state finally lifts COVID restrictions
San Francisco city leaders said they are eager to get the city back rolling after a 15-month shutdown.
San Francisco city leaders said they are eager to get the city back rolling after a 15-month shutdown.
Individual policies and basing vaccine status on honor system may lead to mask confusion
After 15 months where a mask was a permanent accessory for Californians, people who are vaccinated can take that mask off in most settings.
After 15 months where a mask was a permanent accessory for Californians, people who are vaccinated can take that mask off in most settings.
As California reopens from pandemic, Bay Area residents describe life changes
California is emerging from 15 months of pandemic restrictions. Here's how residents say their lives have been changed and what makes them optimistic.
California is emerging from 15 months of pandemic restrictions. Here's how residents say their lives have been changed and what makes them optimistic.
No more tiers: California does away with COVID color codes, reopens economy
June 15 is just about here. What does that mean for reopening California's economy and will we be wearing masks?
June 15 is just about here. What does that mean for reopening California's economy and will we be wearing masks?
White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Summer camps are back, signifying a return to normalcy
Monday marked the start of some summer camps for thousands of kids across the Bay Area.
Monday marked the start of some summer camps for thousands of kids across the Bay Area.
San Francisco's Musée Mécanique ready to reopen after 15-month pandemic closure
In San Francisco, the Musee Mecanique at Pier 45 will open Tuesday for the first time, exactly 15 months after it was forced to shut down due to the pandemic.
In San Francisco, the Musee Mecanique at Pier 45 will open Tuesday for the first time, exactly 15 months after it was forced to shut down due to the pandemic.
Palo Alto could end on-street dining earlier than expected as city emerges from pandemic
The resiliency of some South Bay businesses could be tested again.
The resiliency of some South Bay businesses could be tested again.
San Francisco's Summer Together program aims to get students back on track
It's mid-June but for some students in San Francisco, today is the first day back to school. KTVU toured one of the city's summer together programs, the mayor says is aimed at getting students back on track after a rough year.
It's mid-June but for some students in San Francisco, today is the first day back to school. KTVU toured one of the city's summer together programs, the mayor says is aimed at getting students back on track after a rough year.
Perfect getaway: Vaccinated Californians could win 'dream vacation'
The vacation prize and a jackpot drawing are among the efforts to boost vax levels.
The vacation prize and a jackpot drawing are among the efforts to boost vax levels.
Disneyland will not require masks for fully vaccinated guests starting June 15
Disneyland will no longer require masks for fully vaccinated guests beginning on June 15, resort officials announced Monday.
Disneyland will no longer require masks for fully vaccinated guests beginning on June 15, resort officials announced Monday.
Newsom: COVID restrictions going away, but COVID isn't; masks won't disappear
Although the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Monday the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, at businesses that require them or for people who simply feel safer wearing them.
Although the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Monday the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, at businesses that require them or for people who simply feel safer wearing them.