WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
Vaccine lines are short as SF opens first weekend monkeypox clinic
Monkeypox clinics in San Francisco opened on a Saturday morning for the first time. It was meant to give people the opportunity to get a shot outside of normal business hours.
Monkeypox clinics in San Francisco opened on a Saturday morning for the first time. It was meant to give people the opportunity to get a shot outside of normal business hours.
East Bay MUD wastewater samples show decline in COVID, rise in monkeypox
East Bay MUD samples wastewater three times a week, more if necessary. They're currently seeing a drop-off of COVID, but an upswing in monkeypox. With less COVID testing happening, this is important information.
East Bay MUD samples wastewater three times a week, more if necessary. They're currently seeing a drop-off of COVID, but an upswing in monkeypox. With less COVID testing happening, this is important information.
Walgreens is offering up to $75,000 to recruit pharmacists amid shortage
Pharmacists are in such high demand that Walgreens is offering a hefty signing bonus of up to $75,000.
Pharmacists are in such high demand that Walgreens is offering a hefty signing bonus of up to $75,000.
CDC relaxes some COVID-19 guidelines, including on quarantine
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have relaxed some guidelines around COVID-19.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have relaxed some guidelines around COVID-19.
Microtransit options booming in San Francisco post-pandemic
If it seems like you're seeing more and more electric scooters and bikes out on the roads you're not wrong.
If it seems like you're seeing more and more electric scooters and bikes out on the roads you're not wrong.
Legionnaire's disease outbreak traced to two more Napa County sites
An outbreak in Napa County of the bacteria that causes Legionnaire's disease has been traced to two more sites, the county said Thursday.
An outbreak in Napa County of the bacteria that causes Legionnaire's disease has been traced to two more sites, the county said Thursday.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Person who was isolated at SF jail tests negative for monkeypox
An incarcerated person who was suspected of having monkeypox at San Francisco jail tested negative, sheriff's officials say.
An incarcerated person who was suspected of having monkeypox at San Francisco jail tested negative, sheriff's officials say.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
Moneypox vaccinations in San Francisco kick into high gear as more doses become available
Monkeypox vaccinations in San Francisco shifted into high gear on Tuesday where the city distributed approximately 10,000 doses it received from the federal government.
Monkeypox vaccinations in San Francisco shifted into high gear on Tuesday where the city distributed approximately 10,000 doses it received from the federal government.
Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC
A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.
A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.
San Francisco clinics poised to administer 10K monkeypox doses
San Francisco's Department of Emergency Management now has 10,000 vaccines.
San Francisco's Department of Emergency Management now has 10,000 vaccines.
Sutter Health workers shorted on paychecks: report
Nurses and other health care workers at Sutter Health say they are getting shorted their full salaries over a payroll error.
Nurses and other health care workers at Sutter Health say they are getting shorted their full salaries over a payroll error.
Water tests show what's causing the Oakland Estuary to be muddy brown and slimy green
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
Protesters in San Francisco call for heightened monkeypox response among expert disagreements
Protesters gathered at the San Francisco Federal Building on Mission Street on Monday. Their message was loud and clear: A lot more federal intervention on the monkeypox outbreak is needed right now.
Protesters gathered at the San Francisco Federal Building on Mission Street on Monday. Their message was loud and clear: A lot more federal intervention on the monkeypox outbreak is needed right now.
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Call For More Help in Monkeypox Fight
KTVU Mornings on 2 interviewed David Norman, a Bay Area man who recently tested positive for Monkeypox. He's now part of a group demanding more government action in the fight against this virus.
KTVU Mornings on 2 interviewed David Norman, a Bay Area man who recently tested positive for Monkeypox. He's now part of a group demanding more government action in the fight against this virus.
San Francisco sheriff's office isolating jail inmate with suspected case of monkeypox
A jail inmate who has a suspected case of monkeypox will be isolated, San Francisco sheriff's office confirms.
A jail inmate who has a suspected case of monkeypox will be isolated, San Francisco sheriff's office confirms.
Parents embrace back-to-school preps minus mandatory COVID restrictions
This school year, masking is still encouraged in most South Bay districts, but not mandated.
This school year, masking is still encouraged in most South Bay districts, but not mandated.