Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated

Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.

White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19

President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.

COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest

Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.

San Francisco's Musée Mécanique ready to reopen after 15-month pandemic closure

In San Francisco, the Musee Mecanique at Pier 45 will open Tuesday for the first time, exactly 15 months after it was forced to shut down due to the pandemic.

San Francisco's Summer Together program aims to get students back on track

It's mid-June but for some students in San Francisco, today is the first day back to school. KTVU toured one of the city's summer together programs, the mayor says is aimed at getting students back on track after a rough year.

Study: Delta variant can reduce Pfizer, Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness

Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.

Kamala Harris visits South Carolina in US COVID-19 vaccine push

Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Greenville as part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote its ongoing coronavirus vaccination campaign.

Newsom: COVID restrictions going away, but COVID isn't; masks won't disappear

Although the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Monday the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, at businesses that require them or for people who simply feel safer wearing them.

Contra Costa County brings mobile COVID-19 vaccines to workplaces, community centers

Any business or organization can request a mobile vaccination clinic using an online form if they are in the county and CCHS will send a mobile health van to provide free vaccinations on site within one week after completing the request.

Mass vaccination site at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara to close

Santa Clara County officials said that COVID cases are slowing to less than 2 per day for every 100,000 people, and almost 80% of county residents age 12 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine.

Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies

The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.

Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine about 90% effective in large study

A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.

Caltrain to resume post-game train for Giants fans

Caltrain southbound service following home night games of the San Francisco Giants will return beginning Tuesday.

Bay Area residents enjoy a sense of normalcy ahead of state reopening

The state's official opening day, Tuesday June 15, is just around the corner. On Saturday, some attractions opened for the first time in a year and Bay Area residents were out enjoying getting closer to a sense of normalcy.