US COVID-19 deaths average more than 1,900 a day for 1st time since March

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.

Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says

A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.

Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19

Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.

Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says

According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.

SFO first U.S. airport to mandate vaccinations for all employees

All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.

'Mega event' rules take effect in California

New state requirements take effect for large gatherings called "mega events."

Biden will get COVID-19 booster shot on camera, White House says

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said there is no specific date set yet for when the president will receive his booster shot, but “he will do so on camera.”

COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu

COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.

US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.

California has lowest COVID case rate in the nation

The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.

California labor force down 1.1M workers compared to pre-pandemic level

The most recent labor report showed, once again, there are about 1.1 million Californians able to return to work but choosing not to. High unemployment continues, even though there are jobs around everywhere.

CDC: Health care-associated infections up amid COVID-19 pandemic

Last week, the CDC published data from more than 3,000 hospitals showing that infections people contracted while in hospitals went up in 2020, after going down for several years in a row.

Disney World workers to march against company vaccine mandate

"We understand that COVID-19 is a very real health concern that we all have to take seriously," said event organizer Nick Caturano, "but many cast members have a legitimate basis for refusing vaccination." 

'We are tired:' Hundreds of East Bay doctors plead residents to get vaccinated

Over 400 doctors in the East Bay sent an open letter to residents pleading for residents to get vaccinated. The letter states they are tired of the suffering caused by the virus.

San Jose firefighters, police unions oppose COVID vaccine mandate

Those who refuse to get vaccinated without an approved exemption or balk at the requirement could face punishments up to termination, the city's policy reads.