FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Bay Area schools ramp up COVID testing efforts as students return from winter break
Schools may be closed for the holidays. But testing continues.
Schools may be closed for the holidays. But testing continues.
Virus cutting into New Year's plans
The coronavirus has forced many people to toss their New Year's plans, while others are trying to adapt.
The coronavirus has forced many people to toss their New Year's plans, while others are trying to adapt.
San Francisco aligns isolation and quarantine guidance with State of California
San Francisco is aligning their COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance with the State of California. It's similar to the CDC guidance from earlier this week, but includes testing.
San Francisco is aligning their COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance with the State of California. It's similar to the CDC guidance from earlier this week, but includes testing.
State schools superintendent distributes at-home COVID tests in Castro Valley
With many students heading back to next week, the State of California is ramping up efforts to get them tested for COVID in order to attend class in-person safely.
With many students heading back to next week, the State of California is ramping up efforts to get them tested for COVID in order to attend class in-person safely.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
Bay Area travel blogger recovers from severe brain trauma, shares survival story
Kaitlyn McCaffrey has traveled to most of the world gaining popularity for her travel blogs. But the short trip from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to her home in Santa Clara Thursday was perhaps her biggest.
Kaitlyn McCaffrey has traveled to most of the world gaining popularity for her travel blogs. But the short trip from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to her home in Santa Clara Thursday was perhaps her biggest.
Omicron surge alters NYE plans, U.S.S. Hornet postpones fundraiser
Some New Year's Eve events are altering their plans because of the coronavirus.
Some New Year's Eve events are altering their plans because of the coronavirus.
23 Oakland police officers test positive for COVID
23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday.
23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday.
Bay Area hospitals preparing for COVID-19 patient surge
With the omicron variant driving COVID-19 cases to record-breaking levels, hospital systems are making changes including canceling surgeries, repositioning staff, not allowing visitors, and getting beds and supplies ready.
With the omicron variant driving COVID-19 cases to record-breaking levels, hospital systems are making changes including canceling surgeries, repositioning staff, not allowing visitors, and getting beds and supplies ready.
LA County reports more than 20,000 new COVID cases ahead of New Year's Eve
Los Angeles County Public Health once again saw an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases, with the daily new cases topping 20,000.
Los Angeles County Public Health once again saw an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases, with the daily new cases topping 20,000.