Oakland Unified adopts student vaccine mandate
The Oakland Unified School District will now require vaccines for its students, following Los Angeles' lead and making it the first in Northern California to impose a student mandate.
The Oakland Unified School District will now require vaccines for its students, following Los Angeles' lead and making it the first in Northern California to impose a student mandate.
Arizona woman devastated after father of her child died from COVID-19
A Valley widow is speaking out, weeks after her husband and the father of her child lost his battle with COVID-19.
A Valley widow is speaking out, weeks after her husband and the father of her child lost his battle with COVID-19.
FDA approves Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.
Contra Costa County's new indoor rules for diners, drinkers and gym users
Today, after announcing the mandate eight days ago, Contra Costa County now requires anyone dining, drinking or exercising indoors to be vaccinated or show proof of a negative, recent COVID-19 test.
Today, after announcing the mandate eight days ago, Contra Costa County now requires anyone dining, drinking or exercising indoors to be vaccinated or show proof of a negative, recent COVID-19 test.
Fake funeral home ad pushes COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
Data shows remdesivir reduces risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, Gilead Sciences says
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
CDC advisory panel meets to discuss Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting this week to review data on Pfizer’s booster dose and who should get it.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting this week to review data on Pfizer’s booster dose and who should get it.
Biden doubles US global COVID-19 vaccine donation to 1B doses
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses.
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses.
Contra Costa County institutes vaccination mandate
At one 24-Hour Fitness in Walnut Creek, the staff and members were prepared for Contra Costa County's vaccination mandate.
At one 24-Hour Fitness in Walnut Creek, the staff and members were prepared for Contra Costa County's vaccination mandate.
Dreamforce smaller than ever, a comeback nonetheless
San Francisco is hosting its first major convention since COVID struck the city's visitor industry. This year, the usually massive Dreamforce convention is significantly scaled down. After going virtual last year, Dreamforce is back, but much smaller than before.
San Francisco is hosting its first major convention since COVID struck the city's visitor industry. This year, the usually massive Dreamforce convention is significantly scaled down. After going virtual last year, Dreamforce is back, but much smaller than before.
CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bay Area doctors, parents gear up as Pfizer touts kids COVID vaccine
Doctors and parents in the Bay Area are gearing up now that Pfizer says it will seek approval for a kids COVID vaccine.
Doctors and parents in the Bay Area are gearing up now that Pfizer says it will seek approval for a kids COVID vaccine.
'Mega event' rules take effect in California
New state requirements take effect for large gatherings called "mega events."
New state requirements take effect for large gatherings called "mega events."
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Santa Clara County is ramping up capacity at their mass vaccination sites.
Santa Clara County is ramping up capacity at their mass vaccination sites.
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.”
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.”