Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
Marin, Napa counties report first cases of omicron
Both Marin and Napa counties on Friday confirmed their first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Both Marin and Napa counties on Friday confirmed their first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
Stanford University to start with online instruction for first 2 weeks in January
Stanford University has announced that it will start its winter quarter holding classes online for the first two weeks of January out of concern for the increase in COVID-19 cases recently.
Stanford University has announced that it will start its winter quarter holding classes online for the first two weeks of January out of concern for the increase in COVID-19 cases recently.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Smart Health Cards: Could it become an alternative to vaccine passports?
SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.
SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.
Oakland to consider vaccine ordinance as omicron spreads
Under a new plan proposed by an Oakland City Council member, residents would have to show proof of vaccination at Oakland restaurants, bars, and gyms.
Under a new plan proposed by an Oakland City Council member, residents would have to show proof of vaccination at Oakland restaurants, bars, and gyms.
Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
Fentanyl overdoses become No. 1 cause of death among US adults, ages 18-45: 'A national emergency'
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain
After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.
After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.
Abortion pills by mail to be allowed as US health regulators permanently loosen restrictions
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
CDC panel recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J shot
Most Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot that can cause rare but serious blood clots, U.S. health advisers recommended Thursday.
Most Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot that can cause rare but serious blood clots, U.S. health advisers recommended Thursday.
Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
New California rules end distinction for vaccinated workers
The main change to the temporary rule is that it would erase current distinctions between vaccinated and unvaccinated employees. Both would be barred from the workplace if they come in close contact with someone with the virus.
The main change to the temporary rule is that it would erase current distinctions between vaccinated and unvaccinated employees. Both would be barred from the workplace if they come in close contact with someone with the virus.
How California mask mandate impacts Bay Area counties
Keeping up with California’s indoor mask mandate can be confusing, but it means most Bay Area counties will see no changes, with the exception of Marin and Solano counties.
Keeping up with California’s indoor mask mandate can be confusing, but it means most Bay Area counties will see no changes, with the exception of Marin and Solano counties.
Viagra may decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk up to 69%, study finds
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Google memo lays out plan to fire employees who don't comply with vaccine mandate: report
Unvaccinated employees at Google may soon have to use the search engine to find job openings. A new company memo shows the company putting its workers on notice to comply with their vaccine policies or lose their jobs.
Unvaccinated employees at Google may soon have to use the search engine to find job openings. A new company memo shows the company putting its workers on notice to comply with their vaccine policies or lose their jobs.