'Pose' star Billy Porter reveals HIV diagnosis
Emmy award-winning actor and Broadway star Billy Porter came forward with his truth and revealed he is HIV-positive.
Emmy award-winning actor and Broadway star Billy Porter came forward with his truth and revealed he is HIV-positive.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
Santa Clara County, moving into yellow tier, overhauls COVID rules
Santa Clara County health officials announced that COVID restrictions would loosen Wednesday as the county moves into the state’s yellow tier in the reopening plan.
Santa Clara County health officials announced that COVID restrictions would loosen Wednesday as the county moves into the state’s yellow tier in the reopening plan.
Some Bay Area residents explain why they're comfortable keeping their masks on for now
To mask or not to mask: that is the conundrum. In Fairfield, caution seems to be the view right now.
To mask or not to mask: that is the conundrum. In Fairfield, caution seems to be the view right now.
San Francisco Giants change rules about COVID tests for fans
The San Francisco Giants are dropping the requirement that fans prove they have recently tested negative for COVID in order to attend a game.
The San Francisco Giants are dropping the requirement that fans prove they have recently tested negative for COVID in order to attend a game.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
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.