Mobile vaccination clinics in East Bay aim to get kids vaccinated before school year
Kids and families in Contra Costa County may be able to get their COVID vaccine at their local school, which is part of an effort between the county and Kaiser Permanente, to get young people vaccinated before the next school year.
Kids and families in Contra Costa County may be able to get their COVID vaccine at their local school, which is part of an effort between the county and Kaiser Permanente, to get young people vaccinated before the next school year.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Soldiers shave heads for battle buddy's sister fighting brain cancer
National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Stafford shaved his head to support his big sister Melissa, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy. When his fellow soldiers found out, 15 of them decided to shave their heads as well in solidarity.
National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Stafford shaved his head to support his big sister Melissa, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy. When his fellow soldiers found out, 15 of them decided to shave their heads as well in solidarity.
Parents hope lawsuit against Fremont Unified puts pressure on district to reopen classrooms
A parents' group seeks to pressure administrators for a commitment that in-person instruction will resume in the fall of 2021. The group is concerned slow progress reaching a deal for the fall could mean a continuation of distance learning.
A parents' group seeks to pressure administrators for a commitment that in-person instruction will resume in the fall of 2021. The group is concerned slow progress reaching a deal for the fall could mean a continuation of distance learning.
Film industry looks promising for San Francisco's post-pandemic economic recovery
Cameras were rolling in San Francisco this weekend and filmmakers transformed the city's Financial District into an urban warzone. The city's film commission says the film industry is starting to recover and could play a big role in the San Francisco's post- COVID economic recovery.
Cameras were rolling in San Francisco this weekend and filmmakers transformed the city's Financial District into an urban warzone. The city's film commission says the film industry is starting to recover and could play a big role in the San Francisco's post- COVID economic recovery.
HHS redirects over $2B in COVID-19 funds for migrant children in shelters
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
California will lift mask mandate for vaccinated people next month
California health officials said Monday that people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will no longer have to wear masks in most public settings beginning June 15. Until then, the state will maintain its rules for facial coverings that are stricter than what the CDC recomends.
California health officials said Monday that people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will no longer have to wear masks in most public settings beginning June 15. Until then, the state will maintain its rules for facial coverings that are stricter than what the CDC recomends.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
'Medical tyranny': Actor Ricky Schroder accosts Costco employee for denying him entry without mask
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, stores have been requiring patrons to wear a face covering of some kind in order to be allowed to shop.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, stores have been requiring patrons to wear a face covering of some kind in order to be allowed to shop.
Vaccinated Californians will have to wait until June 15 to be mask free indoors
Even though some in the Golden State are ready to rip off their face-coverings now, fully vaccinated Californians must wait until June 15 before going mask-free indoors, state health officials announced Monday.
Even though some in the Golden State are ready to rip off their face-coverings now, fully vaccinated Californians must wait until June 15 before going mask-free indoors, state health officials announced Monday.
US won't implement COVID-19 vaccine passport, White House insists
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new mask guidance last week, which says fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear masks indoors or outdoors, or physically distance.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new mask guidance last week, which says fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear masks indoors or outdoors, or physically distance.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Updated mask guidance expected from CDPH shortly
UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday.
UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday.
California Nurses Association urges state health department not to ease mask-wearing requirements
The California Nurses Association, a labor union representing more than 100,000 registered nurses across the state, is urging the California Department of Public Health not to adopt the new, more lenient mask-wearing guidelines announced by the Centers for Disease Control.
The California Nurses Association, a labor union representing more than 100,000 registered nurses across the state, is urging the California Department of Public Health not to adopt the new, more lenient mask-wearing guidelines announced by the Centers for Disease Control.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Real estate returning to normal: Open houses are actually open again
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Californians, businesses eagerly await updated mask guidelines from state
The CDC revised its recommendations Thursday, saying fully vaccinated people could resume most indoor and outdoor activities without a mask. But with no update from state officials, Californians are confused on what to do, especially business owners.
The CDC revised its recommendations Thursday, saying fully vaccinated people could resume most indoor and outdoor activities without a mask. But with no update from state officials, Californians are confused on what to do, especially business owners.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
White House releases video of experts answering pandemic questions from ordinary Americans
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.