San Francisco seeing 829 new COVID cases daily as omicron's expected peak nears
The current COVID-19 surge, driven by the omicron variant, is expected to peak in about two weeks, according to San Francisco health officials.
The current COVID-19 surge, driven by the omicron variant, is expected to peak in about two weeks, according to San Francisco health officials.
Bay Area residents struggle to find OTC COVID test kits and testing sites
Omicron has created a situation where finding test sites that can accommodate you, or even finding do-it-yourself tests, can be a challenge, though not an impossible one. There are hit-or-miss situations folks are facing as they seek confirmation of their COVID status.
Omicron has created a situation where finding test sites that can accommodate you, or even finding do-it-yourself tests, can be a challenge, though not an impossible one. There are hit-or-miss situations folks are facing as they seek confirmation of their COVID status.
Bay Area school district to provide fresh KN95 masks for staff through the school year
West Contra Costa Unified School District announced Tuesday that all staff at school sites will be required to wear KN95 masks starting January 10.
West Contra Costa Unified School District announced Tuesday that all staff at school sites will be required to wear KN95 masks starting January 10.
OUSD says 920 students, staff tested positive for COVID-19, calling mass testing effort 'huge success'
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
Gov. Whitmer isolating from husband after he tests positive for COVID-19
The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is awaiting the results of a PCR test out of an abundance of caution, a spokesperson says.
The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is awaiting the results of a PCR test out of an abundance of caution, a spokesperson says.
CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults.
Flight canceled? Here’s how to get a refund
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
Nearly 150 Stanford students isolating on campus after testing positive for COVID
The winter break will last a little longer for 146 Stanford students testing positive for COVID. The students are isolating in their dorm rooms under University protocol.
The winter break will last a little longer for 146 Stanford students testing positive for COVID. The students are isolating in their dorm rooms under University protocol.
Omicron now responsible for 95.4% of all new COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The new omicron variant of COVID-19 has nearly made delta obsolete, as it was responsible for 95.4% of all new cases in the week that ended Jan. 1, according to CDC data released Tuesday.
The new omicron variant of COVID-19 has nearly made delta obsolete, as it was responsible for 95.4% of all new cases in the week that ended Jan. 1, according to CDC data released Tuesday.
COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
LAUSD: All students, teachers must show proof of negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus
LAUSD says all students and staff – regardless of their vaccination status – must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus.
LAUSD says all students and staff – regardless of their vaccination status – must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus.
Napa County reaches ICU capacity as U.S. reaches single-day record of 1 million COVID cases
Health officials in Napa County said they have reached the maximum number allowed for intensive care patients on the same day that the United States reported a record single-day number of daily COVID cases, with more than one million new infections.
Health officials in Napa County said they have reached the maximum number allowed for intensive care patients on the same day that the United States reported a record single-day number of daily COVID cases, with more than one million new infections.
Israel detects case of 'flurona' in unvaccinated pregnant woman
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
Clayton police union wants 'Hero Pay' for working during pandemic
The special pay could extend to other city employees in Clayton, who union leaders say have been facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.
The special pay could extend to other city employees in Clayton, who union leaders say have been facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.
Demand for COVID testing grows as Bay Area returns from holiday break
A mass testing site at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill is set up but all the appointments are booked as of Tuesday morning.
A mass testing site at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill is set up but all the appointments are booked as of Tuesday morning.
Nursing shortage continues to plague hospitals
In some respects, the early stages of the year 2022 seem a lot like the previous two years. This, as the old problem of too few nurses continues haunting hospitals and healthcare providers.
In some respects, the early stages of the year 2022 seem a lot like the previous two years. This, as the old problem of too few nurses continues haunting hospitals and healthcare providers.
Parents scramble to get COVID tests for kids ahead of return to school
Even as San Francisco public schools reopened Monday after the holiday break, some families were lined up at a mobile testing site at district headquarters so their children could get tested for COVID.
Even as San Francisco public schools reopened Monday after the holiday break, some families were lined up at a mobile testing site at district headquarters so their children could get tested for COVID.
CDC considers another change to COVID isolation guidelines
The U.S. could see yet another shift on COVID isolation recommendations in the coming days.
The U.S. could see yet another shift on COVID isolation recommendations in the coming days.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.