COVID-19 toll in US projected to drop this summer, but variants could set back progress
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
Community blood drives have yet to rebound from COVID shutdowns
Community blood drives have yet to rebound from COVID shutdowns, contributing to shortages in the Bay Area.
Community blood drives have yet to rebound from COVID shutdowns, contributing to shortages in the Bay Area.
Bay Area restaurants facing worker shortage
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions is a boon for many businesses, including in the restaurant industry. However, a worker shortage is making it difficult for Bay Area restaurants to find employees.
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions is a boon for many businesses, including in the restaurant industry. However, a worker shortage is making it difficult for Bay Area restaurants to find employees.
WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
Here's what can reopen now that San Francisco is in the yellow tier
Moving into the yellow tier is good for business and good for tourism.
Moving into the yellow tier is good for business and good for tourism.
COVID-19 cases shut down in-person classes at Vallejo High School
Vallejo High School closed its campus and returned to full distance learning (DL) this week, after two students tested positive for COVID-19.
Vallejo High School closed its campus and returned to full distance learning (DL) this week, after two students tested positive for COVID-19.
US companies that cheat workers out of pay unlikely to be fined or punished, Labor Department data found
The analysis found that the government rarely penalizes repeat offenders and often lets the companies that do get caught pay workers back less than they owe.
The analysis found that the government rarely penalizes repeat offenders and often lets the companies that do get caught pay workers back less than they owe.
Some Black parents say pandemic remote learning has shielded students from racism in classroom
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Community market emerges in East Oakland to families struggling to keep food on tables
The new Shiloh Mercy House Community Market in Oakland may look like many other grocery stores, but there is one enormous difference —the food is free.
The new Shiloh Mercy House Community Market in Oakland may look like many other grocery stores, but there is one enormous difference —the food is free.
San Francisco Small Business Week kicks off as yellow tier is within reach
San Francisco is poised to return to the yellow tier as early as this week. The city says it could energize the economy at a time when patronizing small businesses will be critical to getting the city back to where it was pre-pandemic.
San Francisco is poised to return to the yellow tier as early as this week. The city says it could energize the economy at a time when patronizing small businesses will be critical to getting the city back to where it was pre-pandemic.
60% of Marin County’s eligible population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The hope that the Bay Area may one day reach herd immunity is getting closer, but we still have a way to go. Marin County is leading the way at this point with 60% of its eligible population being fully vaccinated against COVID-19; the highest rate of vaccination in the Bay Area.
The hope that the Bay Area may one day reach herd immunity is getting closer, but we still have a way to go. Marin County is leading the way at this point with 60% of its eligible population being fully vaccinated against COVID-19; the highest rate of vaccination in the Bay Area.
City to provide assistance for local businesses applying for federal 'Restaurant Revitalization' funding
San Francisco city officials on Monday launched a new program to help restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic seeking to apply for federal aid.
San Francisco city officials on Monday launched a new program to help restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic seeking to apply for federal aid.
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
COVID study from Oxford, UC Berkeley finds higher risk to pregnant women than previously known
The study released last week found that women who had COVID-19 and displayed symptoms of the virus during their pregnancy were more than 50 percent more likely to experience complications.
The study released last week found that women who had COVID-19 and displayed symptoms of the virus during their pregnancy were more than 50 percent more likely to experience complications.
Ban to go into effect for non-citizens traveling to U.S. from India
If India's COVID crisis continues, the densely populated nation could serve as a breeding ground for additional new variants, which poses a threat to the rest of the world. Only 2 percent of India's 1.37 billion people are fully vaccinated.
If India's COVID crisis continues, the densely populated nation could serve as a breeding ground for additional new variants, which poses a threat to the rest of the world. Only 2 percent of India's 1.37 billion people are fully vaccinated.
San Francisco's main library reopens after more than a year of COVID
On Monday, the city's Main Branch on Larkin Street will allow visitors inside once again after more than a year of being shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
On Monday, the city's Main Branch on Larkin Street will allow visitors inside once again after more than a year of being shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
COVID-19 crisis prompts U.S. to restrict travel from India
The U.S. announced travel restrictions on travel from India amid a surge in COVID cases. Under the restrictions, anyone who has traveled in India 14 days before trying to enter the U.S. will be turned away.
The U.S. announced travel restrictions on travel from India amid a surge in COVID cases. Under the restrictions, anyone who has traveled in India 14 days before trying to enter the U.S. will be turned away.
San Francisco set for yellow tier upgrade next Friday
San Francisco is getting ready to move into the yellow tier May 7, according to the city's health department.
San Francisco is getting ready to move into the yellow tier May 7, according to the city's health department.
Exxon posts $2.7B quarterly profit after unprecedented year
Exxon Mobil reported profits of $2.73 billion in the first quarter, after a tumultuous year led to major spending reductions.
Exxon Mobil reported profits of $2.73 billion in the first quarter, after a tumultuous year led to major spending reductions.