Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
Student creates Black medical illustrations to improve education, health care
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Over 90% of BART employees fully vaccinated ahead of looming deadline
As of Friday, 91 percent of the agency's board members, train drivers, station agents, police officers and other employees have proved their full vaccination status.
As of Friday, 91 percent of the agency's board members, train drivers, station agents, police officers and other employees have proved their full vaccination status.
Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
Bay Area sees surge in unwanted small, furry animals
Shelter managers believe many families have since lost interest since children returned to school.
Shelter managers believe many families have since lost interest since children returned to school.
Man gets vaccinated up to 10 times in a single day
A man allegedly got vaccinated against COVID-19 as many as 10 times in a single day. Here's why:
A man allegedly got vaccinated against COVID-19 as many as 10 times in a single day. Here's why:
South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
First case of Omicron variant confirmed in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County has detected its first case of the Omicron variant. The infected person was vaccinated and began to feel ill November 30 after traveling out of state.
Santa Clara County has detected its first case of the Omicron variant. The infected person was vaccinated and began to feel ill November 30 after traveling out of state.
Bar, fitness club appear to be threatened by same anti-vaxxer in Marin County
Authorities are investigating arson threats against two Marin County businesses, targeted because of their COVID vaccination requirements. Both a bar and a fitness club appear to have been singled out by the same person.
Authorities are investigating arson threats against two Marin County businesses, targeted because of their COVID vaccination requirements. Both a bar and a fitness club appear to have been singled out by the same person.
American Red Cross is seeing 'lowest blood supply' in a decade
The usual blood drives at schools and workplaces, decreased during the pandemic. That's meant a 48% drop in new blood donors this year in the Bay Area, and the short supplies are coming at the time they are needed most.
The usual blood drives at schools and workplaces, decreased during the pandemic. That's meant a 48% drop in new blood donors this year in the Bay Area, and the short supplies are coming at the time they are needed most.
In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Marin Co. businesses threatened with arson over 'strict' COVID rules
One of the notes read: “If the vaccine passport is not removed by this time next week this place will burn."
One of the notes read: “If the vaccine passport is not removed by this time next week this place will burn."
Pfizer expands COVID booster to 16, 17 year-olds; can the system handle them?
With 16 and 17-year-olds now eligible for the Pfizer COVID booster shot, the question is: can the system handle them?
With 16 and 17-year-olds now eligible for the Pfizer COVID booster shot, the question is: can the system handle them?
Medical board official says anti-vaccine group followed, ambushed her in Walnut Creek
The head of the state medical board that licenses doctors — and promotes vaccines as being safe, says that she was surveilled and confronted by an anti-vaccine group in Walnut Creek.
The head of the state medical board that licenses doctors — and promotes vaccines as being safe, says that she was surveilled and confronted by an anti-vaccine group in Walnut Creek.