Vaccinated Californians will have to wait until June 15 to be mask free indoors

Even though some in the Golden State are ready to rip off their face-coverings now, fully vaccinated Californians must wait until June 15 before going mask-free indoors, state health officials announced Monday.

California Nurses Association urges state health department not to ease mask-wearing requirements

The California Nurses Association, a labor union representing more than 100,000 registered nurses across the state, is urging the California Department of Public Health not to adopt the new, more lenient mask-wearing guidelines announced by the Centers for Disease Control.

Californians, businesses eagerly await updated mask guidelines from state

The CDC revised its recommendations Thursday, saying fully vaccinated people could resume most indoor and outdoor activities without a mask. But with no update from state officials, Californians are confused on what to do, especially business owners.

Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday

Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.

San Jose sees big turnout for second dose vaccines among homeless community

The hope was that the 500 people who got their first doses in April, would come back for their second. As it turns out, they were pleasantly surprised by the outcome.

Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers

Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.

California is awash in tax revenue and budget reflects it

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $268 billion state budget that is one-third larger than the state’s current spending plan, fueled by surging state tax revenues and federal stimulus money.

'It didn't hurt at all': Kids tell us how they feel after getting COVID vaccine

Now, it's the kids' turn. At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland, 12-year-old Adelina got her first COVID-19 vaccination Friday. She admitted she doesn't like getting shots.

California counties await mask, social distancing guidance

The CDC’s announcement raised more questions for some health officials, about fully vaccinated people can quit wearing face coverings.

NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death

A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.

India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients

India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.

Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.

Bay Area counties may reject the rollback of mask rules

Some in the Bay Area think it's premature to end the mask mandate. Others are so ready to take them off.

Economists eyeing mid-June for post pandemic rebound

On Wednesday, the stock markets' second day of declines over inflation concerns came as the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed year-to-year consumer prices increased by 4.2%in April compared to 2.6% in March.