4 largest Oklahoma City hospitals run out of COVID-19 ICU beds
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
CDC panel endorses full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
4 in 10 Americans cried about money during the COVID-19 pandemic: study
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
80% of eligible San Francisco residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced in a tweet Sunday that 80 percent of eligible residents in the city have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced in a tweet Sunday that 80 percent of eligible residents in the city have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
Mostly unvaccinated patients put strain on California hospitals
Emergency physician Dr. Nick Sawyer at UC Davis spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about the types of patients who are currently checking into hospitals
Emergency physician Dr. Nick Sawyer at UC Davis spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about the types of patients who are currently checking into hospitals
CDC report confirms unvaccinated Marin County teacher was source of Delta variant outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control says an unvaccinated teacher caused a COVID-19 outbreak at an elementary school in Marin County.
The Centers for Disease Control says an unvaccinated teacher caused a COVID-19 outbreak at an elementary school in Marin County.
COVID-19 contact tracing takes back seat during latest surge
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Rep. Eric Swalwell shows support for Afghan refugees, mask and vaccine mandates at town hall
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell held his first in-person town hall since the start of the pandemic, facing both supporters and critics at the mask-required outdoor event, held on the Castro Valley High School football field Friday evening.
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell held his first in-person town hall since the start of the pandemic, facing both supporters and critics at the mask-required outdoor event, held on the Castro Valley High School football field Friday evening.
Poor air quality cause for concern at this weekend's Santa Rosa Marathon
Thousands of people are signed up for two days of running in Santa Rosa: 5k and 10k races on Saturday and a half-marathon and full marathon on Sunday. The poor air quality is causing some concern.
Thousands of people are signed up for two days of running in Santa Rosa: 5k and 10k races on Saturday and a half-marathon and full marathon on Sunday. The poor air quality is causing some concern.
Santa Rosa homeless shelter reopens to intakes two months after COVID outbreak at facility
A Santa Rosa homeless shelter reopened to intakes Friday, nearly two months after it was closed following an outbreak of COVID-19 in early July, according to a city spokesperson.
A Santa Rosa homeless shelter reopened to intakes Friday, nearly two months after it was closed following an outbreak of COVID-19 in early July, according to a city spokesperson.
Governor’s school mask-mandate ban illegal and unsupported, judge rules
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
COVID-19 cases jump at Arkansas schools in 2nd week of classes
Arkansas ranks fifth in the country for new virus cases per capita, according to researchers at John Hopkins University.
Arkansas ranks fifth in the country for new virus cases per capita, according to researchers at John Hopkins University.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
NBA vaccine mandate: All personnel interacting with players, referees required to be vaccinated
The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
East Bay school district taking teachers out of classroom, assigning them to online learning again
At least 12 teachers, districtwide, will be reassigned to teach online, instead of in the classroom. The district says it's because more parents have pulled their kids out of the classroom.
At least 12 teachers, districtwide, will be reassigned to teach online, instead of in the classroom. The district says it's because more parents have pulled their kids out of the classroom.
Oakland teachers, staff call for increased voluntary COVID-19 testing
Oakland teachers and staff are calling for increased voluntary COVID-19 testing and other measures in order to minimize cases and outbreaks on school campuses.
Oakland teachers and staff are calling for increased voluntary COVID-19 testing and other measures in order to minimize cases and outbreaks on school campuses.