26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies

At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.

Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%

Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.

Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says

The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.

Santa Clara County schools now offering COVID vaccine doses to kids

Santa Clara County on Thursday marked another first. After being the first Bay Area county to begin vaccinating children ages 5-11, the county is now offering inoculations at schools.

American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.

California doctors pushing for guidelines on when to lift mask restrictions in schools

"We're simply asking for metrics," UCSF Dr. Jeanne Noble said. "Metrics, on what it will take, to lift some COVID restrictions in schools. If we're willing to let adults take off their masks, based on metrics, we really have no justification to deprive that right to children."

US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022

U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.

San Francisco to require proof of vaccination for children ages 5-11

Plans are already being made in San Francisco to require children between five and eleven years of age to have proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to get into a number of public places.

‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic says he has ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic, who is currently serving time in federal prison, revealed that he has an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer.

Proof of vaccination: Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate at bars, nightclubs, breweries takes effect

All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.

Marin County clinics offer kid-friendly vaccine clinics

As Bay Area counties launch COVID-19 vaccination clinics for younger children, some are tailoring them to be child-friendly and ease anxiety. 

Bay Area health departments bolster vaccine supply with kids now eligible for doses

Bay Area health departments have begun receiving their first doses of the Pfizer pediatric COVID vaccine for children and are planning to administer them this weekend.

Santa Clara County first in Bay Area to start vaccinating young children

Santa Clara County health officials led the way as the Bay Area as the first in the region to offer free COVID vaccinations for young children.