60% of Marin County’s eligible population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The hope that the Bay Area may one day reach herd immunity is getting closer, but we still have a way to go. Marin County is leading the way at this point with 60% of its eligible population being fully vaccinated against COVID-19; the highest rate of vaccination in the Bay Area.
The hope that the Bay Area may one day reach herd immunity is getting closer, but we still have a way to go. Marin County is leading the way at this point with 60% of its eligible population being fully vaccinated against COVID-19; the highest rate of vaccination in the Bay Area.
City to provide assistance for local businesses applying for federal 'Restaurant Revitalization' funding
San Francisco city officials on Monday launched a new program to help restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic seeking to apply for federal aid.
San Francisco city officials on Monday launched a new program to help restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic seeking to apply for federal aid.
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
COVID study from Oxford, UC Berkeley finds higher risk to pregnant women than previously known
The study released last week found that women who had COVID-19 and displayed symptoms of the virus during their pregnancy were more than 50 percent more likely to experience complications.
The study released last week found that women who had COVID-19 and displayed symptoms of the virus during their pregnancy were more than 50 percent more likely to experience complications.
Moderna to supply 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries through WHO initiative
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
Blackfeet Nation in Montana sets up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Canadian border to share surplus doses
A U.S.-based tribal nation recently shared its COVID-19 vaccine surplus with related tribes and other residents across the border in Canada in an effort to get more people vaccinated against the virus.
A U.S.-based tribal nation recently shared its COVID-19 vaccine surplus with related tribes and other residents across the border in Canada in an effort to get more people vaccinated against the virus.
Ban to go into effect for non-citizens traveling to U.S. from India
If India's COVID crisis continues, the densely populated nation could serve as a breeding ground for additional new variants, which poses a threat to the rest of the world. Only 2 percent of India's 1.37 billion people are fully vaccinated.
If India's COVID crisis continues, the densely populated nation could serve as a breeding ground for additional new variants, which poses a threat to the rest of the world. Only 2 percent of India's 1.37 billion people are fully vaccinated.
San Francisco's main library reopens after more than a year of COVID
On Monday, the city's Main Branch on Larkin Street will allow visitors inside once again after more than a year of being shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
On Monday, the city's Main Branch on Larkin Street will allow visitors inside once again after more than a year of being shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Treating sleep apnea in older adults may reduce risk of dementia, study finds
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
Prior COVID-19 infection boosts immune response to variants after one dose of Pfizer vaccine, UK study finds
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
Physicians suing USDA claim latest dietary guidelines cater to meat, dairy industries, not health of Americans
he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.
he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.
India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
COVID-19 crisis prompts U.S. to restrict travel from India
The U.S. announced travel restrictions on travel from India amid a surge in COVID cases. Under the restrictions, anyone who has traveled in India 14 days before trying to enter the U.S. will be turned away.
The U.S. announced travel restrictions on travel from India amid a surge in COVID cases. Under the restrictions, anyone who has traveled in India 14 days before trying to enter the U.S. will be turned away.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
San Francisco set for yellow tier upgrade next Friday
San Francisco is getting ready to move into the yellow tier May 7, according to the city's health department.
San Francisco is getting ready to move into the yellow tier May 7, according to the city's health department.
Santa Clara County leaders calling for more teens to get vaccinated
In Santa Clara County young people have the lowest rate of vaccination, and also the highest rate of COVID infection.
In Santa Clara County young people have the lowest rate of vaccination, and also the highest rate of COVID infection.
US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
3 Colorado police officers resign after video of arrest of 73-year-old woman with dementia
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
Exxon posts $2.7B quarterly profit after unprecedented year
Exxon Mobil reported profits of $2.73 billion in the first quarter, after a tumultuous year led to major spending reductions.
Exxon Mobil reported profits of $2.73 billion in the first quarter, after a tumultuous year led to major spending reductions.