Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
US pledges aid 'immediately' to India amid devastating COVID-19 surge
For the fourth straight day, India on Sunday set a global daily record of new coronavirus infections - nearly 350,000 cases, spurred by an insidious new variant that emerged there.
For the fourth straight day, India on Sunday set a global daily record of new coronavirus infections - nearly 350,000 cases, spurred by an insidious new variant that emerged there.
MIT study challenges indoor social distancing, finds 'no difference between 6 feet and 60 feet'
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
Man charged with infecting 22 people with COVID-19
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
Long-lasting symptoms, increased risk of death found in 8-10% of surviving COVID-19 patients, VHA study found
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
Georgia mom blasts school board for making kids wear COVID face masks: ‘Take these masks off of my child’
Georgia mom Courtney Ann Taylor's speech to the Gwinnett County Board of Education went viral
Georgia mom Courtney Ann Taylor's speech to the Gwinnett County Board of Education went viral
EDD: Many still waiting on Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
Initially, EDD promised to process all extensions for all of those with a zero balance in their PEUC accounts by April 30th. But then the department shortened the wait.
Initially, EDD promised to process all extensions for all of those with a zero balance in their PEUC accounts by April 30th. But then the department shortened the wait.
1M vaccine milestone reached in Santa Clara Co., hesitancy remains an issue
Santa Clara County officials announced that one million residents have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Santa Clara County officials announced that one million residents have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chase Center welcomes back Warriors fans
San Francisco's Mission Bay is buzzing on Friday, as the Warriors and Giants prepare for games and Golden State welcome fans back inside Chase Center for the first time since the pandemic.
San Francisco's Mission Bay is buzzing on Friday, as the Warriors and Giants prepare for games and Golden State welcome fans back inside Chase Center for the first time since the pandemic.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Florida church leader, family indicted for allegedly selling bleach as fake COVID-19 cure
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Golden State Warriors excited to welcome back fans in person in San Francisco
Chase Center in San Francisco will now begin allowing fans to watch games in person up to 35% capacity, beginning Friday night against the Denver Nuggets; that means about 6,000 fans will be allowed inside.
Chase Center in San Francisco will now begin allowing fans to watch games in person up to 35% capacity, beginning Friday night against the Denver Nuggets; that means about 6,000 fans will be allowed inside.
52 weeks into EDD unemployment benefits: Make sure you click ‘new claim’
EDD claimants are learning that when a year's worth of claims have been collected, they're terminated unless they jump through a bureaucratic hoop. EDD says it was just a glitch.
EDD claimants are learning that when a year's worth of claims have been collected, they're terminated unless they jump through a bureaucratic hoop. EDD says it was just a glitch.
Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
San Jose Earthquakes poised to welcome back fans
Fans of the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team will be allowed back in the stands for the first time in more than a year on Saturday. No proof of vaccination or negative coronavirus test is needed to get in.
Fans of the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team will be allowed back in the stands for the first time in more than a year on Saturday. No proof of vaccination or negative coronavirus test is needed to get in.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
Burning Man mulling mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for August
Burning Man festival organizers are considering requiring attendees to prove they've been vaccinated for COVID-19 if they move forward with plans to hold this year's counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert.
Burning Man festival organizers are considering requiring attendees to prove they've been vaccinated for COVID-19 if they move forward with plans to hold this year's counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert.