California more prepared for latest surge of new virus cases
California has fared far better than many other states so far, with areas in the Midwest and Northeast seeing the biggest surge in cases and hospitalizations amid frigid temperatures that have kept people indoors.
California has fared far better than many other states so far, with areas in the Midwest and Northeast seeing the biggest surge in cases and hospitalizations amid frigid temperatures that have kept people indoors.
Cases of omicron crop up in Contra Costa County
In just the past week, the omicron variant went from 13% of the nation's COVID cases to 73%.
In just the past week, the omicron variant went from 13% of the nation's COVID cases to 73%.
DC reinstates indoor mask mandate, declares State of Emergency as COVID-19 omicron variant surges
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated the city’s mask mandate and has expanded the District’s vaccine requirements as part of a State of Emergency she declared Monday as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated the city’s mask mandate and has expanded the District’s vaccine requirements as part of a State of Emergency she declared Monday as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
2022 New Years Eve numbers arrive in Times Square; NYE cancelled decision pending
New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.
New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.
NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Delta, Omicron and influenza could lead to a tridemic, experts say
The Omicron variant of coronavirus may be dominating headlines, but one Bay Area doctor says there’s more we should be keeping our eye on.
The Omicron variant of coronavirus may be dominating headlines, but one Bay Area doctor says there’s more we should be keeping our eye on.
Crowd boos after Trump reveals he got COVID-19 booster shot
Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”
Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Candy canes join list of shortages amid supply chain, peppermint crop woes
Peppermint-flavored candy canes may be part of a growing list of holiday-related products impacted by supply chain disruptions.
Peppermint-flavored candy canes may be part of a growing list of holiday-related products impacted by supply chain disruptions.
Holiday travel picking up at Oakland airport
In Oakland, airport officials expect its busiest traveling day to be on Thursday and the day after Christmas for return flights.
In Oakland, airport officials expect its busiest traveling day to be on Thursday and the day after Christmas for return flights.
Family searches for bone marrow donor to cure daughter's cancer
When Essie Gutierrez was ten years old, she had a bruise that wouldn't go away, so her mother took Essie to Nemours Children's Health hospital in Jacksonville.
When Essie Gutierrez was ten years old, she had a bruise that wouldn't go away, so her mother took Essie to Nemours Children's Health hospital in Jacksonville.
Patients, providers say UCSF affiliation with Children's Hospital means worse care for East Bay families
My'Wayna Stamps and her mother are among 30 sources whom KTVU interviewed, or listened to at public meetings, for this story. Their complaints have been building for the last seven years, ever since Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff poured $200 million into the partnership between the University of California San Francisco and Children’s Hospital Oakland.
My'Wayna Stamps and her mother are among 30 sources whom KTVU interviewed, or listened to at public meetings, for this story. Their complaints have been building for the last seven years, ever since Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff poured $200 million into the partnership between the University of California San Francisco and Children’s Hospital Oakland.
Shows from Berkeley to NY canceled because of COVID
Shows and games have been canceled from Berkeley to New York because of coronavirus.
Shows and games have been canceled from Berkeley to New York because of coronavirus.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Royal Caribbean ship docked at Miami port has at least 48 cases of COVID-19, company says
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
Marin County school district assigns COVID-19 tests as homework over holiday break
At-home COVID-19 tests were sent home with all Marin County public schoolchildren and school employees this week to be completed before returning to school in January after the holiday break.
At-home COVID-19 tests were sent home with all Marin County public schoolchildren and school employees this week to be completed before returning to school in January after the holiday break.
Omicron variant may hinder 2 leading drugs against COVID-19
The rapidly-spreading omicron variant may soon leave U.S. doctors without two of the standard treatments they’ve used to fight COVID-19.
The rapidly-spreading omicron variant may soon leave U.S. doctors without two of the standard treatments they’ve used to fight COVID-19.
Omicron variant detected in 89 countries; WHO says cases rapidly doubling
WHO said on Saturday that omicron’s “substantial growth advantage” over the delta variant means it's likely to soon overtake delta as the dominant variant.
WHO said on Saturday that omicron’s “substantial growth advantage” over the delta variant means it's likely to soon overtake delta as the dominant variant.