Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
After sluggish start, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in yet another bleak reminder of how quickly the delta variant has spread through the country.
The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in yet another bleak reminder of how quickly the delta variant has spread through the country.
Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show
Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the delta variant surges -- and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice were more than twice as likely to get reinfected.
Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the delta variant surges -- and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice were more than twice as likely to get reinfected.
Levi's Stadium to welcome 49ers fans, but with new COVID measures
Levi's Stadium will be opening its door to the public for the first time since January 2020 on Saturday.
Levi's Stadium will be opening its door to the public for the first time since January 2020 on Saturday.
Newsom touts $123 billion education package for reopening schools
Gov. Newsom touted the $123 billion education package for reopening schools on Friday. He also mentioned his mask mandate for students which will be enforced by individual school districts.
Gov. Newsom touted the $123 billion education package for reopening schools on Friday. He also mentioned his mask mandate for students which will be enforced by individual school districts.
Delta plus variant COVID cases confirmed in Bay Area
Cases of delta plus variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Santa Clara and Marin counties.
Cases of delta plus variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Santa Clara and Marin counties.
United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
California employment continues to lag despite state reopening
California employment rates are still low despite the fact that job postings are more than 5% above pre-pandemic levels.
California employment rates are still low despite the fact that job postings are more than 5% above pre-pandemic levels.
San Francisco General offering supplemental shots to those who received J&J vaccine
Right now, most health experts are saying a booster shot is not needed, regardless of what vaccine you received. And yet SF General is still offering them, but they're not calling them booster shots; they're calling them supplemental shots.
Right now, most health experts are saying a booster shot is not needed, regardless of what vaccine you received. And yet SF General is still offering them, but they're not calling them booster shots; they're calling them supplemental shots.
New study reveals children near Reid-Hillview airport experience elevated levels of lead poisoning
Children living near East San Jose's Reid-Hillview Airport are experiencing blood lead levels similar to those of children in Flint, Michigan, during the peak of its water crisis in the previous decade, a new study commissioned by Santa Clara County revealed.
Children living near East San Jose's Reid-Hillview Airport are experiencing blood lead levels similar to those of children in Flint, Michigan, during the peak of its water crisis in the previous decade, a new study commissioned by Santa Clara County revealed.
California restaurant owners offer cash prizes to encourage employee vaccinations
Stark Reality Restaurants now has seven restaurants in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg and employs 486 people. About 85% are vaccinated against COVID-19, including all management. But that leaves about 70 individuals who are not.
Stark Reality Restaurants now has seven restaurants in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg and employs 486 people. About 85% are vaccinated against COVID-19, including all management. But that leaves about 70 individuals who are not.
Great Highway to reopen to car traffic on weekdays
Starting Aug. 16, the Great Highway in San Francisco will welcome back car traffic between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard on weekdays, Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Gordon Mar announced Thursday.
Starting Aug. 16, the Great Highway in San Francisco will welcome back car traffic between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard on weekdays, Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Gordon Mar announced Thursday.
Doubts grow about inflatable Christmas tree's role in hospital's COVID outbreak
Kaiser said that after several investigations, health agencies "could not identify any single employee or patient linked to the majority of both employee or patient cases in the outbreak."
Kaiser said that after several investigations, health agencies "could not identify any single employee or patient linked to the majority of both employee or patient cases in the outbreak."
Oakland public schools prepared to reopen, even as COVID variant surges
With Oakland public schools set to reopen Monday, Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell says the school district is prepared, even as cases of the delta variant continue growing.
With Oakland public schools set to reopen Monday, Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell says the school district is prepared, even as cases of the delta variant continue growing.
Health officials warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.