Marburg virus: Guinea reports first-ever case of deadly disease, WHO says
The Marburg virus has a case fatality rate between 23-90%, according to the CDC.
The Marburg virus has a case fatality rate between 23-90%, according to the CDC.
Metro Atlanta church to require vaccination proof for in-person services
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
COVID-19 booster: CDC panel votes in favor on 3rd shot for immunocompromised after FDA approval
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
Oakland McDonald's settles case after employees were told to wear dog diapers as masks
According to the workers, managers at the restaurant told cooks and cashiers to use coffee filters and dog diapers in lieu of actual face masks, failed to enforce social distancing and checked workers' temperatures before their shift with an inaccurate thermometer.
According to the workers, managers at the restaurant told cooks and cashiers to use coffee filters and dog diapers in lieu of actual face masks, failed to enforce social distancing and checked workers' temperatures before their shift with an inaccurate thermometer.
COVID-19 booster vaccine: FDA approves 3rd shot for immunocompromised
The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.
The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.
San Francisco mandates COVID-19 vaccines for all indoor activities
San Francisco adopted a landmark policy, one of the nation's first, to require purveyors of essentially all indoor activities to require proof of vaccination.
San Francisco adopted a landmark policy, one of the nation's first, to require purveyors of essentially all indoor activities to require proof of vaccination.
Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems
U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
Settlement requires McDonald's to improve worker safety after COVID outbreak
An Oakland McDonald's restaurant will be required to follow new worker safety guidelines and establish a worker safety committee as part of a settlement with employees who were told to use coffee filters and dog diapers as face masks during a COVID-19 outbreak last year.
An Oakland McDonald's restaurant will be required to follow new worker safety guidelines and establish a worker safety committee as part of a settlement with employees who were told to use coffee filters and dog diapers as face masks during a COVID-19 outbreak last year.
COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
GOP candidate in Newsom recall election holds rally at San Jose's Calvary Chapel
Larry Elder, a Republican candidate in the election to recall Gov. Newsom, held a rally at a San Jose church on Thursday. You may remember Calvary Chapel for defying local COVID rules at the height of the pandemic last year.
Larry Elder, a Republican candidate in the election to recall Gov. Newsom, held a rally at a San Jose church on Thursday. You may remember Calvary Chapel for defying local COVID rules at the height of the pandemic last year.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
‘Outrageously expensive’: Biden calls on Congress to lower prescription drug costs
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
$100 incentives in Contra Costa County for vaccination referrals
The county launched the Helping Hands Referral Program in an effort to encourage more residents to get vaccinated as the virus' delta variant has overwhelmingly affected unvaccinated residents.
The county launched the Helping Hands Referral Program in an effort to encourage more residents to get vaccinated as the virus' delta variant has overwhelmingly affected unvaccinated residents.
Move-in day at Cal State East Bay different this year
Cal State East Bay welcomed their students to on-campus housing on Thursday but with some changes due to the pandemic.
Cal State East Bay welcomed their students to on-campus housing on Thursday but with some changes due to the pandemic.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone who doesn't wear a mask is a schmuck
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.