Nonprofits offer big incentives as national blood shortage hits crisis level
The Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis and is now offering people the chance to go to the Super Bowl if they donate blood.
The Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis and is now offering people the chance to go to the Super Bowl if they donate blood.
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
Bay Area teachers push for more remote options; state says that should be last resort
Educators at more Bay Area schools are planning sickouts this week: They say the move is needed to put pressure on school districts to provide more COVID safety measures.
Educators at more Bay Area schools are planning sickouts this week: They say the move is needed to put pressure on school districts to provide more COVID safety measures.
San Jose orders boosters for city workers
San Jose city workers must get booster shots for the coronavirus as a condition of their employment.
San Jose city workers must get booster shots for the coronavirus as a condition of their employment.
Parent volunteers help keep short-staffed schools open
The S.O.S. went out from the Palo Alto Unified School District and parents answered the call Wednesday.
The S.O.S. went out from the Palo Alto Unified School District and parents answered the call Wednesday.
Red Cross declares 1st ever US blood shortage crisis: How to donate, types needed
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
Oakland's COVID vaccination proof rules go into effect February 1
Vaccination proof will be required to gain entry to indoor public spaces in Oakland come February as omicron continues to spread rapidly.
Vaccination proof will be required to gain entry to indoor public spaces in Oakland come February as omicron continues to spread rapidly.
Gov. Newsom promises to expand COVID-19 testing amid omicron surge
Newsom’s main goal is to continue the expansion of COVID testing. There are currently 50 mobile testing sites in California, the state plans to expand that number to 80.
Newsom’s main goal is to continue the expansion of COVID testing. There are currently 50 mobile testing sites in California, the state plans to expand that number to 80.
California governor says help is on the way for state's fatigued healthcare workers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a press briefing Wednesday that help is in the way for the state’s healthcare workers who are "emotionally and physically" exhausted.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a press briefing Wednesday that help is in the way for the state’s healthcare workers who are "emotionally and physically" exhausted.
Noodle Belly owner donates 10,000 KN95 masks to Oakland high school students
Eugene Lee, whose restaurant is next to the Fruitvale BART station, decided to donate after he learned there is a pressing need from teachers and students who want higher quality masks during the omicron surge.
Eugene Lee, whose restaurant is next to the Fruitvale BART station, decided to donate after he learned there is a pressing need from teachers and students who want higher quality masks during the omicron surge.
San Francisco COVID cases reach 'all-time high'
San Francisco's latest battle with COVID has reached unprecedented levels.
San Francisco's latest battle with COVID has reached unprecedented levels.
Gene found in Georgia sewer water could be 'global public health threat,' scientists say
Scientists have found a gene that has been declared one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity while testing bacteria in Georgia sewer water.
Scientists have found a gene that has been declared one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity while testing bacteria in Georgia sewer water.
As omicron surges, more Bay Area school sickouts are planned for this week
Educators at more Bay Area schools are planning sick-outs this week: They say the move is needed to put pressure on school districts to provide more COVID safety measures.
Educators at more Bay Area schools are planning sick-outs this week: They say the move is needed to put pressure on school districts to provide more COVID safety measures.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Unauthorized COVID test site in San Francisco has murky ties
An unauthorized COVID test site in San Francisco with murky connections is on the radar of the city attorney.
An unauthorized COVID test site in San Francisco with murky connections is on the radar of the city attorney.
San Jose City Council approves booster-shot requirement at city-owned facilities
San Jose City Council on Tuesday approved COVID-19 booster shot requirements to access large indoor events at city-owned buildings. The new rule impacts both city workers and the public.
San Jose City Council on Tuesday approved COVID-19 booster shot requirements to access large indoor events at city-owned buildings. The new rule impacts both city workers and the public.
Sonoma County imposes COVID restrictions
Sonoma County is imposing restrictions that prohibit some large indoor gatherings and encourage people to stay home as much as possible.
Sonoma County is imposing restrictions that prohibit some large indoor gatherings and encourage people to stay home as much as possible.
Cold medicine shortage: COVID surge, flu season leading to empty shelves
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”