NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
Bay Area sites step up to provide vaccine shots to children 12-15
Health experts say getting kids back in class took a major step forward today, now that teens are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
Health experts say getting kids back in class took a major step forward today, now that teens are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Bay Area counties may reject the rollback of mask rules
Some in the Bay Area think it's premature to end the mask mandate. Others are so ready to take them off.
Some in the Bay Area think it's premature to end the mask mandate. Others are so ready to take them off.
Gov. Newsom signals end of mask mandate on June 15
Wearing a mask could be optional in almost every setting starting June 15 in California.
Wearing a mask could be optional in almost every setting starting June 15 in California.
Economists eyeing mid-June for post pandemic rebound
On Wednesday, the stock markets' second day of declines over inflation concerns came as the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed year-to-year consumer prices increased by 4.2%in April compared to 2.6% in March.
On Wednesday, the stock markets' second day of declines over inflation concerns came as the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed year-to-year consumer prices increased by 4.2%in April compared to 2.6% in March.
Vigil held in Oakland for nurses who died from COVID-19
Nurses who've risked their lives and have fallen to COVID-19 were honored Wednesday across the country.
Nurses who've risked their lives and have fallen to COVID-19 were honored Wednesday across the country.
California to open COVID vaccine appointments to children ages 12-15 starting Thursday
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is available to children ages 12 through 15 starting Thursday, state and local health officials say.
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is available to children ages 12 through 15 starting Thursday, state and local health officials say.
Fire commissioner says Safe Streets SF program could put community at risk
There’s been a lot of support for the Safe Streets SF project, which began in April of 2020 to give residents of San Francisco more elbow room to physically distance outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There’s been a lot of support for the Safe Streets SF project, which began in April of 2020 to give residents of San Francisco more elbow room to physically distance outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business owners rejoice San Mateo County's move into yellow tier
San Mateo County entered the least restrictive yellow tier Wednesday. That means bars no longer have to serve food with their drinks.
San Mateo County entered the least restrictive yellow tier Wednesday. That means bars no longer have to serve food with their drinks.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
California set to expand Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
The move comes as the state encourages schools to resume in-person teaching and remains on track to lift many virus-related restrictions by mid-June.
The move comes as the state encourages schools to resume in-person teaching and remains on track to lift many virus-related restrictions by mid-June.
Gov. Newsom to announce unprecedented funding for public schools
Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.
Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Frustration mounts as Japanese Prime Minister pushes Olympics despite pandemic
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
Advocates for the homeless optimistic about Newsom’s plans after ‘decades of inaction’
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Levi's Stadium offers teens unique incentive to get the COVID vaccine
On Tuesday night, COVID-19 vaccines were given in a locker room at Levi’s Stadium. It was the first of several special youth events being held there.
On Tuesday night, COVID-19 vaccines were given in a locker room at Levi’s Stadium. It was the first of several special youth events being held there.
Bay Area schools offer convenient vaccination sites for newly approved young people
Bay Area county education offices plan to partner with local health departments to offer vaccine clinics at school sites.
Bay Area county education offices plan to partner with local health departments to offer vaccine clinics at school sites.