COVID, cold or flu? Pay attention to timing, symptoms, doctor says
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
LL Cool J's NYE performance canceled after rapper tests positive for COVID-19
Actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper LL Cool J has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve appearance.
Actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper LL Cool J has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve appearance.
University of Miami to start next semester remotely amid COVID surge
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
San Francisco to require boosters for law enforcement, workers in high-risk settings
The health order now includes booster requirements for people who work in higher-risk settings, including adult care facilities, adult day programs, dental offices, home health care workers and pharmacists, as well as workers who visit such settings, like police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and lawyers whose clients are in jails.
The health order now includes booster requirements for people who work in higher-risk settings, including adult care facilities, adult day programs, dental offices, home health care workers and pharmacists, as well as workers who visit such settings, like police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and lawyers whose clients are in jails.
Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on
Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.
Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.
Mill Valley family takes COVID testing to new level ahead of New Year's Eve party
A family from Mill Valley is requiring guests for their New Year's Eve house party be vaccinated, boosted and sign up for a PCR test at their house hours before the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
A family from Mill Valley is requiring guests for their New Year's Eve house party be vaccinated, boosted and sign up for a PCR test at their house hours before the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
With COVID cases rising, Bay Area restaurants and bars weigh staying open on New Year's
From staff shortages to people canceling their party reservations, a number of establishments are facing challenges as the New Year approaches.
From staff shortages to people canceling their party reservations, a number of establishments are facing challenges as the New Year approaches.
J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Mexico approves use of Cuba’s Abdala coronavirus vaccine
Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine.
Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine.
Medical experts advise upgrading from your cloth masks to combat COVID
Some doctors say people should replace cloth masks with N95 masks or three-ply layer surgical masks to help curb the spread of COVID.
Some doctors say people should replace cloth masks with N95 masks or three-ply layer surgical masks to help curb the spread of COVID.
San Francisco cancels New Year's Eve Bayfront party and fireworks because safety first
Despite having 84% of eligible San Franciscans vaccinated and 55% boosted as well, the City By The Bay has called off Friday night's New Year's Eve celebration.
Despite having 84% of eligible San Franciscans vaccinated and 55% boosted as well, the City By The Bay has called off Friday night's New Year's Eve celebration.
Chase Center will require proof of booster shot as San Francisco updates health order
Those hoping to attend a concert or Warriors game at San Francisco's Chase Center in the next coming weeks will have to be fully vaccinated and boosted.
Those hoping to attend a concert or Warriors game at San Francisco's Chase Center in the next coming weeks will have to be fully vaccinated and boosted.
CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
Oregon hospital reports rare, fungal outbreak
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
Lawsuits against OxyContin owners on hold; judge orders negotiations
A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.
A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.
California 1st state to top 5M cases amid omicron surge
California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections, according to the state dashboard Tuesday, which was delayed by the holiday weekend.
California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections, according to the state dashboard Tuesday, which was delayed by the holiday weekend.
CDC director: Omicron variant mostly mild so far
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.