California to drop social distancing requirements when state reopens mid-June
State health director Dr. Mark Ghaly said that dramatically lower virus cases and increasing vaccinations mean it’s safe for the state to remove nearly all restrictions next month.
State health director Dr. Mark Ghaly said that dramatically lower virus cases and increasing vaccinations mean it’s safe for the state to remove nearly all restrictions next month.
Marin County reports 1st COVID death in a month; health officials urge more vaccinations
Marin County is reporting its first COVID-19 death in a month. The patient was older than 65, active and otherwise healthy, but unvaccinated.
Marin County is reporting its first COVID-19 death in a month. The patient was older than 65, active and otherwise healthy, but unvaccinated.
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Japanese artist living in Berkeley creates public works to cope with the pandemic
Masako Miki of Berkeley says her focus on public art is a way to reach people from all walks of life. The Japanese artist is part of a new campaign in Oakland's Chinatown to help communicate a message of coming together.
Masako Miki of Berkeley says her focus on public art is a way to reach people from all walks of life. The Japanese artist is part of a new campaign in Oakland's Chinatown to help communicate a message of coming together.
Cal-OSHA delays updating COVID mask and vaccine status regulations
Cal-OSHA’S board heard hours of testimony on Thursday, ahead of possible workplace COVID-19 rule changes.
Cal-OSHA’S board heard hours of testimony on Thursday, ahead of possible workplace COVID-19 rule changes.
More COVID-19 restrictions lifted as city, state prepares for full reopening next month
As San Francisco, as well as the entire state, prepares for a full reopening next month after more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, city officials on Thursday announced the reopening of several more activities.
As San Francisco, as well as the entire state, prepares for a full reopening next month after more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, city officials on Thursday announced the reopening of several more activities.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
Santa Clara County, moving into yellow tier, overhauls COVID rules
Santa Clara County health officials announced that COVID restrictions would loosen Wednesday as the county moves into the state’s yellow tier in the reopening plan.
Santa Clara County health officials announced that COVID restrictions would loosen Wednesday as the county moves into the state’s yellow tier in the reopening plan.
Some Bay Area residents explain why they're comfortable keeping their masks on for now
To mask or not to mask: that is the conundrum. In Fairfield, caution seems to be the view right now.
To mask or not to mask: that is the conundrum. In Fairfield, caution seems to be the view right now.
San Francisco Giants change rules about COVID tests for fans
The San Francisco Giants are dropping the requirement that fans prove they have recently tested negative for COVID in order to attend a game.
The San Francisco Giants are dropping the requirement that fans prove they have recently tested negative for COVID in order to attend a game.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Parents hope lawsuit against Fremont Unified puts pressure on district to reopen classrooms
A parents' group seeks to pressure administrators for a commitment that in-person instruction will resume in the fall of 2021. The group is concerned slow progress reaching a deal for the fall could mean a continuation of distance learning.
A parents' group seeks to pressure administrators for a commitment that in-person instruction will resume in the fall of 2021. The group is concerned slow progress reaching a deal for the fall could mean a continuation of distance learning.
Film industry looks promising for San Francisco's post-pandemic economic recovery
Cameras were rolling in San Francisco this weekend and filmmakers transformed the city's Financial District into an urban warzone. The city's film commission says the film industry is starting to recover and could play a big role in the San Francisco's post- COVID economic recovery.
Cameras were rolling in San Francisco this weekend and filmmakers transformed the city's Financial District into an urban warzone. The city's film commission says the film industry is starting to recover and could play a big role in the San Francisco's post- COVID economic recovery.
HHS redirects over $2B in COVID-19 funds for migrant children in shelters
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
California will lift mask mandate for vaccinated people next month
California health officials said Monday that people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will no longer have to wear masks in most public settings beginning June 15. Until then, the state will maintain its rules for facial coverings that are stricter than what the CDC recomends.
California health officials said Monday that people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will no longer have to wear masks in most public settings beginning June 15. Until then, the state will maintain its rules for facial coverings that are stricter than what the CDC recomends.
'Medical tyranny': Actor Ricky Schroder accosts Costco employee for denying him entry without mask
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, stores have been requiring patrons to wear a face covering of some kind in order to be allowed to shop.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, stores have been requiring patrons to wear a face covering of some kind in order to be allowed to shop.