Vaccinated or not, Stanford to test students for COVID-19 once a week

Stanford University becomes one of the first in the nation to test every student once a week for COVID-19, whether they are vaccinated or not. Stanford notified students about the new requirement on Wednesday.

Not all Bay Area school districts have tracked teachers' vaccination status

A survey of Bay Area school districts finds the majority of them are tracking vaccinations and many have been offering testing but some districts have no idea how many teachers are fully vaccinated.

McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff

“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.

New California COVID rules for hospital visitors take effect

A new rule goes into effect on Wednesday requiring anyone visiting a hospital or skilled nursing home in California to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.

US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests

The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.

Push to get Sonoma County students vaccinated

Some counties, such as neighboring Marin, are requiring teachers to either be vaccinated or submit to regularly testing. Sonoma County has not gone that far.

'Hamilton' reopens at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre

‘Hamilton’ is back on stage in San Francisco for the first time in more than 16 months. But those going to the show will have to provide more than a ticket to get in.

Oakland school officials say district workers required to get COVID vaccine or test weekly

Just one day after the first day of school, Oakland school officials announced district staff, contractors and volunteers are now required to get the COVID-19 vaccination or to be tested weekly starting September 7. 

Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances over coronavirus

Stevie Nicks has canceled appearances at five music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns. Nicks released a statement Tuesday saying these are challenging times requiring challenging decisions. 

US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.