CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
J&J COVID-19 booster: FDA panel endorses extra dose at least 2 months later
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
Mother goes all out on Halloween decorations for homebound son
A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.
A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.
Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
BART mandates all employees get vaccinated against COVID by Dec. 13
BART's Board of Directors approved a COVID-19 vaccine mandate Thursday requiring all employees, board members, contractors and consultants to be fully vaccinated by December 13th.
BART's Board of Directors approved a COVID-19 vaccine mandate Thursday requiring all employees, board members, contractors and consultants to be fully vaccinated by December 13th.
BART will require all employees to get vaccinated against COVID
All BART employees and contractors will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or prove their full vaccination status by mid-December under a policy the agency's board adopted Thursday.
All BART employees and contractors will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or prove their full vaccination status by mid-December under a policy the agency's board adopted Thursday.
Biden: Number of unvaccinated in US ‘unacceptably high’ amid measured progress
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
UC Berkeley mandates both flu and COVID vaccines
There's a new vaccine rule for students and faculty of UC Berkeley starting in November.
There's a new vaccine rule for students and faculty of UC Berkeley starting in November.
San Francisco and Marin loosen mask rules Friday
Starting Friday San Francisco and Marin counties will loosen their mask rules for people inside offices, gyms, or religious gatherings.
Starting Friday San Francisco and Marin counties will loosen their mask rules for people inside offices, gyms, or religious gatherings.
Dementia signs are in the blood, researchers say
A new study suggests that certain molecules in the blood could indicate impending dementia.
A new study suggests that certain molecules in the blood could indicate impending dementia.
Vaccination deadline arrives for San Francisco's first responders
Since June, San Francisco has been telling city workers to get vaccinated. The health order saying workers who have occasional high risk COVID-19 exposure including fire fighters and police officers had until today to vaccinate or risk losing their jobs.
Since June, San Francisco has been telling city workers to get vaccinated. The health order saying workers who have occasional high risk COVID-19 exposure including fire fighters and police officers had until today to vaccinate or risk losing their jobs.
Study shows mixing and matching booster shots is safe and effective, FDA to discuss this week
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will begin meeting Thursday to discuss whether to approve Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's booster shots.
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will begin meeting Thursday to discuss whether to approve Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's booster shots.
Judge blocks vaccination mandate for California prisons
A judge has partially blocked an order taking effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A judge has partially blocked an order taking effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
New study finds potential benefits in mixing and matching COVID booster shots
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Giving Day: American Cancer Society encouraging women to screen for breast cancer
KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes reports.
KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes reports.
Giving Day: Making strides against breast cancer
KTVU FOX 2's Sal Castaneda spoke with Kelly Garcia of the American Cancer Society for this week's Giving Day segement.
KTVU FOX 2's Sal Castaneda spoke with Kelly Garcia of the American Cancer Society for this week's Giving Day segement.
COVID-19 vaccines: Study finds J&J recipients better off with Moderna, Pfizer booster
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot needs more evidence, FDA analysis suggests
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.