Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors

Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.

Twitter open doors for workers; San Francisco seeks tourists

Twitter is reopening its office to workers on Tuesday as Mayor London Breed and other business leaders in San Francisco are encouraging people to come back to their offices in the city.

3 COVID-19 tests recalled after FDA warns about ‘high risk’ of false results

LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.

Bay Area non-profit trying to tackle accidental Fentanyl overdoses with free test kits

With the number of accidental Fentanyl overdoses continuing to surge across the nation, one Bay Area non-profit is hoping to help people, before it’s too late.

21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’

The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.

Pfizer: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose will be needed

“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.

California allows school children to enter classroom without masks

At Rancho Las Positas Elementary School in Livermore, some students will experience a day of learning without a mask for the first time in their learning career.

Nearly 5M Californians healthier working from home over commuting: study

Over 4.7 million Californians who previously commuted over an hour per day before the pandemic are now working from home and living healthier lives, according to a new study.

Inflation weighs heavily on California families
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The latest Consumer Price Index report shows that inflation has reached 7.9% compared to one year ago. Senior Economist Leo Feler from the UCLA Anderson Forecast spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about when there might be some relief.

China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases

Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.

US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month

The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.

Here are the 10 best places to live in the US if you have seasonal allergies

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks most- and least-challenging cities in America for those who have pollen allergies.

San Francisco bar owner relieved at soon not having to check proof of vaccination

At Soda Popinski’s bar in Nob Hill, signs are posted on the front window and door reminding customers to show proof of vaccination before entering. Starting Friday, patrons will only need to show they’re of legal drinking age to sit at the bar.

Oakland schools keeping indoor masking through April 15

Oakland Unified School District plans on keeping its indoor mask mandate in place. At a school board meeting on Wednesday, the school district's superintendent said the requirement, due to COVID-19, is in effect through April 15.