CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
The new system greatly changes the look of the CDC’s risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S. population in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks.
The new system greatly changes the look of the CDC’s risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S. population in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
As ‘stealth omicron’ advances, scientists are learning more
The coronavirus mutant widely known as "stealth omicron" is now causing more than a third of new omicron cases around the world, but scientists still don’t know how it could affect the future of the pandemic.
The coronavirus mutant widely known as "stealth omicron" is now causing more than a third of new omicron cases around the world, but scientists still don’t know how it could affect the future of the pandemic.
Queen Elizabeth still has COVID symptoms, postpones two virtual audiences, palace says
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has postponed two virtual audiences as she continues to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19.
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has postponed two virtual audiences as she continues to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19.
California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
California widow wins $3M after tennis star husband dies of sepsis
Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.
Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.
Man's keloid scarring growing over 75 percent of body but insurance won't cover surgery
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
Bay Area, state slow to move past omicron surge
New data shows much of the Bay Area is still dealing with a high number of new COVID cases as California is slow to move past the omicron variant surge.
New data shows much of the Bay Area is still dealing with a high number of new COVID cases as California is slow to move past the omicron variant surge.
Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
New England college student, 19, has legs amputated after eating leftover noodles, doctor says
The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.
The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.
COVID testing company accused of mishandling tests, sending bogus results
Former employees from Center for Covid Control describe bags of bio-waste and boxes of PCR tests sitting unrefrigerated in its main offices outside of Chicago for weeks. Several states, including California, have launched investigations into the company and its practices.
Former employees from Center for Covid Control describe bags of bio-waste and boxes of PCR tests sitting unrefrigerated in its main offices outside of Chicago for weeks. Several states, including California, have launched investigations into the company and its practices.
'Buzzless' beverages will be the main attraction at San Francisco non-alcoholic speakeasy
A San Francisco restaurant owner is planning to open the city's first non-alcoholic speakeasy. Nielsen data predicts “buzzless beverages” will be one of the biggest trends of 2022.
A San Francisco restaurant owner is planning to open the city's first non-alcoholic speakeasy. Nielsen data predicts “buzzless beverages” will be one of the biggest trends of 2022.
San Francisco showing signs of economic recovery
The impact the pandemic had on San Francisco's economy is well documented, but there are signs that things may be turning around.
The impact the pandemic had on San Francisco's economy is well documented, but there are signs that things may be turning around.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Indoor mask mandate expires for most of the Bay Area
Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the next steps that may be taken to address the pandemic.
Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the next steps that may be taken to address the pandemic.
LA sheriff rips push to fire 4,000 unvaccinated deputies amid crime wave: 'Immoral position'
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said county board 'couldn't care less' about residents' public safety concerns, predicts 'referendum on woke-ism'
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said county board 'couldn't care less' about residents' public safety concerns, predicts 'referendum on woke-ism'
SMARTER: California announces plan to deal with COVID for the long haul
Gov. Newsom has released California’s SMARTER Plan, the next phase of the state’s COVID-19 response.
Gov. Newsom has released California’s SMARTER Plan, the next phase of the state’s COVID-19 response.
NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'