Google, Facebook mandate vaccines for employees returning to work
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
IRS says another 1.5M will receive unemployment compensation refunds
Refunds by direct deposit will begin July 28 and refunds by paper check will begin July 30.
Refunds by direct deposit will begin July 28 and refunds by paper check will begin July 30.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Washington state recommends wearing masks indoors, requires masks for K-12 schools
Washington state will follow federal guidance and recommend that those who are are vaccinated wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas where there is "substantial or high" rates of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday.
Washington state will follow federal guidance and recommend that those who are are vaccinated wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas where there is "substantial or high" rates of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday.
US records more than 70,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, 462 deaths
The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.
The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.
Vaccination rates creep up across U.S. as holdouts get their shots
California has seen a 16% vaccine bounce in the past week.
California has seen a 16% vaccine bounce in the past week.
Majority of San Francisco restaurant owners back vaccine mandate: survey
A new survey by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association shows 63% of owners back a vaccine mandate. But restaurant owners have different ideas about how to move forward safely.
A new survey by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association shows 63% of owners back a vaccine mandate. But restaurant owners have different ideas about how to move forward safely.
'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
CDC changes mask guidelines: vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
According to the CDC, Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano and San Francisco counties are at high risk of COVID-19 transmission.
According to the CDC, Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano and San Francisco counties are at high risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Felton Music Hall forced to close again one month after reopening due to COVID outbreak
Four Santa Cruz County residents were hospitalized due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Felton Music Hall, forcing the venue to close again just one month after reopening.
Four Santa Cruz County residents were hospitalized due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Felton Music Hall, forcing the venue to close again just one month after reopening.
Audit reveals DOD hasn't adequately shielded military members from toxic PFAS
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
COVID-19 vaccine mandates: Can employers require workers to get the shot?
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Three California grocery stores cited for not providing employees with paid COVID-19 sick leave
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited three El Super grocery stores for a total of more than $447,000 after they allegedly failed to provide paid sick leave to 95 employees affected by COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited three El Super grocery stores for a total of more than $447,000 after they allegedly failed to provide paid sick leave to 95 employees affected by COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.
California State University system to require COVID-19 vaccines for in-person activities this fall
The California State University system announced Monday it will require all students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in any in-person classes or activities for the fall term.
The California State University system announced Monday it will require all students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in any in-person classes or activities for the fall term.
COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.
CDC: New data suggests vaccinated people could transmit delta variant
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
California expands health care coverage to those 50 and older, including for undocumented
With a Central Valley health clinic as his backdrop, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will now give health care coverage for low-income people age 50 and older, including those who are living in the country without the proper documentation.
With a Central Valley health clinic as his backdrop, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will now give health care coverage for low-income people age 50 and older, including those who are living in the country without the proper documentation.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.