Benicia considering indoor mask mandate
Without any guidance from Solano County, cities are forced to make up their own rules, and that’s what the City Council of Benicia will be considering next week with regards to masking indoors.
Without any guidance from Solano County, cities are forced to make up their own rules, and that’s what the City Council of Benicia will be considering next week with regards to masking indoors.
Hundreds of immunocompromised Marin County residents get third shot of COVID vaccine
Marin County held a mass vaccination clinic Saturday to give third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to immunocompromised people in the area.
Marin County held a mass vaccination clinic Saturday to give third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to immunocompromised people in the area.
'Stop it': FDA warns ivermectin is not a COVID-19 treatment drug
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19 in homes than older children, study says
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
Patrons mostly support San Francisco proof of vaccine mandate
Starting Friday, people going into restaurants, bars and other businesses in San Francisco are required to show proof of vaccination.
Starting Friday, people going into restaurants, bars and other businesses in San Francisco are required to show proof of vaccination.
Full FDA approval of Pfizer COVID vaccine expected soon
Full FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine is expected within days, possibly as early as Monday.
Full FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine is expected within days, possibly as early as Monday.
Festival organizers wrestle with fast-changing COVID restrictions
Summer concerts at Stern Grove will end on Aug. 29, with the band Tower of Power taking the stage.
Summer concerts at Stern Grove will end on Aug. 29, with the band Tower of Power taking the stage.
Only the fully vaccinated can enter indoor San Francisco venues
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.
LA County mask mandate for 'mega events' like concerts, sports games takes effect
The county defined “outdoor mega events" as any event that attracts a crowd of over 10,000 people, including music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events and marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.
The county defined “outdoor mega events" as any event that attracts a crowd of over 10,000 people, including music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events and marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.
California adding jobs, but unemployment claims remain elevated
California employers are adding new jobs at a record-breaking pace even as the state's unemployment claims remain stubbornly high, a sign the highly contagious delta variant could be giving people pause about returning to work.
California employers are adding new jobs at a record-breaking pace even as the state's unemployment claims remain stubbornly high, a sign the highly contagious delta variant could be giving people pause about returning to work.
‘Kill Bill’ star Sonny Chiba dies at 82 from COVID-19
Chiba was known for many roles, including “Kill Bill” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and inspired many action filmmakers and actors including Quentin Tarantino and Keanu Reeves.
Chiba was known for many roles, including “Kill Bill” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and inspired many action filmmakers and actors including Quentin Tarantino and Keanu Reeves.
San Francisco threatens to suspend city employees who don't disclose vaccination status
San Francisco is preparing to suspend city employees with the police, fire and sheriff's departments who refuse to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.
San Francisco is preparing to suspend city employees with the police, fire and sheriff's departments who refuse to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.
EPA bans use of pesticide chlorpyrifos linked to health problems in kids
The EPA has banned the use on food crops of chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide that environmentalists say poses risks to children and farmworkers.
The EPA has banned the use on food crops of chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide that environmentalists say poses risks to children and farmworkers.
COVID-19 booster and Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Here’s what to know
Will Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients need a booster shot too? U.S. officials say it's likely at some point.
Will Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients need a booster shot too? U.S. officials say it's likely at some point.
Parent gives Nazi salute during debate about masks in classrooms at Birmingham school board meeting
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
Wildfire smoke particles may increase risk of COVID and death
Exposure to pollution particles in wildfire smoke may have already led to thousands of cases of COVID-19 and deaths, according to new research.
Exposure to pollution particles in wildfire smoke may have already led to thousands of cases of COVID-19 and deaths, according to new research.
San Jose Mayor Liccardo proposes COVID vaccination mandate for events with 50 or more people
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo proposed a COVID vaccination mandate for any event of 50 or more people held in a city-owned building.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo proposed a COVID vaccination mandate for any event of 50 or more people held in a city-owned building.
'Get vaccinated, wear a mask': Dr. Fauci answers your back-to-school questions
Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.
Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.
Antibodies detected in white-tailed deer exposed to COVID-19 in 4 states, study says
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.