Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
USC to require students, staff be vaccinated against the flu by Nov. 1
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
California health officers fear special COVID sick leave expiring at the worst time
Health officers fear the special COVID sick leave is expiring at the worst time in this pandemic, forcing workers to choose between going to work sick or staying home under quarantine without pay.
Health officers fear the special COVID sick leave is expiring at the worst time in this pandemic, forcing workers to choose between going to work sick or staying home under quarantine without pay.
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
LA County vaccine mandate creating challenges for theme parks
The upcoming Los Angeles County vaccine mandate has theme park employees scrambling.
The upcoming Los Angeles County vaccine mandate has theme park employees scrambling.
San Jose Sharks fans return to SAP Center under strict vaccine mandate
Fans who attended the preseason home opener against the Los Angeles Kings had to comply with San Jose’s new mandate.
Fans who attended the preseason home opener against the Los Angeles Kings had to comply with San Jose’s new mandate.
California lawmakers want to keep outdoor dining, parklets around post-COVID
The change in seasons prompted some Los Gatos businesses to modify the new staple on many Bay Area city streets — outdoor dining parklets.
The change in seasons prompted some Los Gatos businesses to modify the new staple on many Bay Area city streets — outdoor dining parklets.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
Blind adaptive technology designer, Stanford neuro-oncologist among winners of 2021 MacArthur 'genius' grant
Two Bay Area "geniuses" were named among this year’s recipients of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.
Two Bay Area "geniuses" were named among this year’s recipients of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.
Federal judge requires vaccines for California prison staff
A federal judge ordered that all employees entering California prisons be vaccinated or have a religious or medical exemption. The prison guard’s union said it may appeal the mandate.
A federal judge ordered that all employees entering California prisons be vaccinated or have a religious or medical exemption. The prison guard’s union said it may appeal the mandate.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Oakland schools hope to get more students vaccinated with community Q&As
The Oakland Unified School District is holding meetings with parents to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students which the school board passed last week.
The Oakland Unified School District is holding meetings with parents to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students which the school board passed last week.
Despite California eviction moratorium ending, COVID rental assistance still available
The California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program has paid out $650 million to 55,000 households, according to the state. Tenants in need of help paying rent are encouraged to apply sooner, rather than later.
The California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program has paid out $650 million to 55,000 households, according to the state. Tenants in need of help paying rent are encouraged to apply sooner, rather than later.
San Francisco leaders defend vaccine mandate for city workers as deadline approaches
The deadline is quickly approaching for San Francisco employees to be fully vaccinated.
The deadline is quickly approaching for San Francisco employees to be fully vaccinated.
Hospitals, nursing homes brace for staff shortages as state COVID-19 vaccine deadlines loom
Hospitals and nursing homes around the country are bracing for worsening staff shortages as state deadlines arrive for health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hospitals and nursing homes around the country are bracing for worsening staff shortages as state deadlines arrive for health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Warriors' Andrew Wiggins on vaccine hesitancy: 'It's none of your business
Wiggins said during the team’s media day Monday that he will continue to stand by his beliefs when it comes to not receiving a coronavirus vaccine.
Wiggins said during the team’s media day Monday that he will continue to stand by his beliefs when it comes to not receiving a coronavirus vaccine.
Santa Clara County starts rolling out COVID booster shots for residents
Santa Clara County has started offering COVID booster shots to residents throughout the county.
Santa Clara County has started offering COVID booster shots to residents throughout the county.
Sexual assault could lead to brain disorders, study suggests
Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.
Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.
Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.