Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system
India crossed a grim milestone Wednesday of 200,000 people lost to the coronavirus as a devastating surge of new infections tears through dense cities and rural areas alike and overwhelms health care systems on the brink of collapse.
India crossed a grim milestone Wednesday of 200,000 people lost to the coronavirus as a devastating surge of new infections tears through dense cities and rural areas alike and overwhelms health care systems on the brink of collapse.
SF Giants ‘vaccinated only’ section offers more traditional ballgame experience
The San Francisco Giants have set up vaccinated only sections for fans to get a little closer to a traditional baseball experience.
The San Francisco Giants have set up vaccinated only sections for fans to get a little closer to a traditional baseball experience.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
Woman mourns loss of sister, an avid Oakland A's fan, to COVID
The family of a woman from Oakland who died of complications from the coronavirus is sharing her story. They're hoping it may save some lives.
The family of a woman from Oakland who died of complications from the coronavirus is sharing her story. They're hoping it may save some lives.
Many seniors working through the pandemic can't afford to retire
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
Businesses finding it hard to attract qualified workers as pandemic loosens grip
As more and more businesses are reopening from the pandemic, some are having a hard time finding suitable candidates to fill job openings.
As more and more businesses are reopening from the pandemic, some are having a hard time finding suitable candidates to fill job openings.
Some East Bay stores are seeing pre-pandemic sales numbers
As Contra Costa County libraries re-opened for the first time in more than a year on Monday, some businesses reported seeing record sales numbers of patrons similar to pre-pandemic times in a sign that things are getting back to normal.
As Contra Costa County libraries re-opened for the first time in more than a year on Monday, some businesses reported seeing record sales numbers of patrons similar to pre-pandemic times in a sign that things are getting back to normal.
Stanford student athletes demand reinstatement of 11 sports
Student athletes at Stanford University are demanding the school reinstate 11 sports after the school announced the sports would be dropped.
Student athletes at Stanford University are demanding the school reinstate 11 sports after the school announced the sports would be dropped.
SAP Center reopens to San Jose Sharks fans
For the first time in over a year, Sharks fans were allowed inside the SAP Center in San Jose for Monday night’s NHL game. The change comes as many counties continue loosening COVID-19 restrictions.
For the first time in over a year, Sharks fans were allowed inside the SAP Center in San Jose for Monday night’s NHL game. The change comes as many counties continue loosening COVID-19 restrictions.
US, WHO to send oxygen, other COVID-19 supplies to India amid deadly surge in cases
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
UCSF confirms man experienced blood clots after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
San Francisco unveils prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan
Taking its cue from New York City, San Francisco decided to open up prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan and beyond.
Taking its cue from New York City, San Francisco decided to open up prayer rooms at high-volume vaccination sites during Ramadan and beyond.
CDC issues updated summer camp guidance, stresses outdoor activities, masks and social distancing
After the COVID-19 outbreak sidelined most in-person summer camps across the country last year, camp operators have been gearing up for a return this summer. And of course, in the age of a pandemic, like everything else, camp will look different.
After the COVID-19 outbreak sidelined most in-person summer camps across the country last year, camp operators have been gearing up for a return this summer. And of course, in the age of a pandemic, like everything else, camp will look different.
Vice President Harris tells UN it's time now to prepare for next pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
European officials finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
Bay Area health leaders say J&J vaccine is safe, providers can resume use
Public health officers representing the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Solano, and the City of Berkeley, said providers can restart vaccinations with the one-shot vaccine.
Public health officers representing the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Solano, and the City of Berkeley, said providers can restart vaccinations with the one-shot vaccine.
Airline bans Alaska state senator for violating mask rules
“We have notified Senator Lora Reinbold that she is not permitted to fly with us for her continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesman said.
“We have notified Senator Lora Reinbold that she is not permitted to fly with us for her continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesman said.