‘Vax’ earns 2021 word of the year from Oxford English Dictionary
“When our lexicographers began digging into our English language corpus data it quickly became apparent that vax was a particularly striking term,” Oxford Languages said on its website.
“When our lexicographers began digging into our English language corpus data it quickly became apparent that vax was a particularly striking term,” Oxford Languages said on its website.
Indoor mask mandates in Marin County largely lifted
Marin County is relaxing its masking rules now that it has achieved the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's "moderate transmission status. The North Bay county has exceeded three weeks at this level, has low COVID hospitalizations and at least 80% of its residents are fully vaccinated.
Marin County is relaxing its masking rules now that it has achieved the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's "moderate transmission status. The North Bay county has exceeded three weeks at this level, has low COVID hospitalizations and at least 80% of its residents are fully vaccinated.
Civil complaint filed over nasal spray falsely advertised as COVID-19 treatment, DOJ says
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 to be ‘fully up and running’ next week, White House says
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
FDA delays decision on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17
U.S. regulators are delaying their decision on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 17 while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation.
U.S. regulators are delaying their decision on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 17 while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation.
Marin County 1st in Bay Area to lose mask mandate
At noon today, you don't need to wear a mask in Marin County in most public spaces if you are fully vaccinated
At noon today, you don't need to wear a mask in Marin County in most public spaces if you are fully vaccinated
Ice Cube refuses COVID vaccine and walks away from $9M movie paycheck: report
Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
Jon Bon Jovi tests positive for breakthrough COVID-19 case, is 'feeling fine'
He is not the first member of Bon Jovi to test positive for COVID-19.
He is not the first member of Bon Jovi to test positive for COVID-19.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she has not had close contact with President Joe Biden since Wednesday.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she has not had close contact with President Joe Biden since Wednesday.
Sharks lose 7 team members, head coach to NHL COVID-19 protocol
Seven members of the Sharks and coach Bob Boughner were placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol on Saturday, delaying the start of San Jose’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.
Seven members of the Sharks and coach Bob Boughner were placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol on Saturday, delaying the start of San Jose’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Kamala Harris receives COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
The vice president rolled up a sleeve on Saturday and took a third shot of the Moderna vaccine.
The vice president rolled up a sleeve on Saturday and took a third shot of the Moderna vaccine.
Bears coach missing 49ers game due to positive COVID test
(KTVU and wire reports) – Chicago Bears heaad coach Matt Nagy will miss Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, because of the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol.
(KTVU and wire reports) – Chicago Bears heaad coach Matt Nagy will miss Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, because of the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol.
19 states sue to block Biden administration's COVID vaccine rule
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
About a third of parents say they definitely won't get their 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated against COVID
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5 to 11. Next, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention will make its recommendations. That meeting is scheduled for Tuesday.
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5 to 11. Next, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention will make its recommendations. That meeting is scheduled for Tuesday.
Alameda County to ease some indoor mask requirements on Monday, Marin Co. goes further
Residents of Alameda County will be allowed to lower not just their Halloween mask on Monday but their COVID-19 one too in certain situations, county health officials announced Thursday.
Residents of Alameda County will be allowed to lower not just their Halloween mask on Monday but their COVID-19 one too in certain situations, county health officials announced Thursday.
12 states sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.