West Contra Costa Unified School District issues mandatory student vaccination rules
Even as they endorsed it, some West Contra Costa Unified District trustees expressed concern about how the requirement will be implemented and how it might affect student enrollment and performance.
Even as they endorsed it, some West Contra Costa Unified District trustees expressed concern about how the requirement will be implemented and how it might affect student enrollment and performance.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Uncertain future ahead for hundreds of unvaccinated San Francisco police officers
San Francisco police officers are among city employees that fall under the health order requiring them to be fully vaccinated by October 13.
San Francisco police officers are among city employees that fall under the health order requiring them to be fully vaccinated by October 13.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
Face masks no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County
Face masks are no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County.
Face masks are no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County.
Renters scared of losing homes with San Francisco eviction moratorium near expiration
Renters marched through the streets of San Francisco at the eleventh hour in an attempt to stop pandemic evictions.
Renters marched through the streets of San Francisco at the eleventh hour in an attempt to stop pandemic evictions.
Leaders of concession workers' union call off SF Giants ballpark strike
Concession workers at Oracle Park are not expected to strike, now that union leaders have reached an agreement with the food service contractor for the San Francisco Giants.
Concession workers at Oracle Park are not expected to strike, now that union leaders have reached an agreement with the food service contractor for the San Francisco Giants.
Increased COVID-19 safety measures could be hindering state's economic recovery
While counties such as Contra Costa have adopted strict COVID-19 measures, it remains unclear if the increased regulations will lead to a substantial economic recovery.
While counties such as Contra Costa have adopted strict COVID-19 measures, it remains unclear if the increased regulations will lead to a substantial economic recovery.
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.