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.
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.
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.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Updated mask guidance expected from CDPH shortly
UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday.
UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday.
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.
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.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Real estate returning to normal: Open houses are actually open again
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.