State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
"I thought I was dying"; Ted Nugent tests positive for COVID-19 after questioning pandemic rules
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
Golden Gate Park’s ‘Hippie Hill’ fenced off; police say stay away this 4/20
For a second year in a row, San Francisco is cancelling its annual 420 celebration in Golden Gate Park because of state and local restrictions on large gatherings.
For a second year in a row, San Francisco is cancelling its annual 420 celebration in Golden Gate Park because of state and local restrictions on large gatherings.
Gov. Doug Ducey rescinds order that directs schools in Arizona to require masks for students
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Three from Berkeley High School boys basketball program test COVID positive
Berkeley Public Schools on Monday reported three individuals who participated with the Berkeley High School boys basketball program last week have tested positive for COVID-19.
Berkeley Public Schools on Monday reported three individuals who participated with the Berkeley High School boys basketball program last week have tested positive for COVID-19.
Slight uptick in cases may delay Marin County's move to less restrictive tier
Marin County is teetering the between orange and yellow tiers, and health officials say a recent uptick in infections could mean the county will have to wait to shift tiers.
Marin County is teetering the between orange and yellow tiers, and health officials say a recent uptick in infections could mean the county will have to wait to shift tiers.
Contractor pleads guilty to fraud, theft over $40M contract to supply VA, FEMA with N95 masks he didn’t have
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bay Area’s vaccine supply remains inconsistent for some parts
South Bay health officials are encouraging all eligible residents to sign-up for COVID-19 vaccination. This comes after Santa Clara County announced it has received enough vaccine to book appointments into next week.
South Bay health officials are encouraging all eligible residents to sign-up for COVID-19 vaccination. This comes after Santa Clara County announced it has received enough vaccine to book appointments into next week.
Potential COVID-19 antiviral drug being tested in humans after proving effective in hamster study
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
'Go and get 'em, folks': All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
Multiple over-the-counter COVID-19 tests now available at stores nationwide
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Getting a vaccine in San Mateo County is increasingly difficult
Despite San Mateo County’s drive to vaccinate anyone 16 and older who wants it, supply isn’t there.
Despite San Mateo County’s drive to vaccinate anyone 16 and older who wants it, supply isn’t there.
OUSD and teachers agree to go back full-time in fall, can't resolve issues for rest of this year
Teachers in the Oakland Unified School District are not happy about in-classroom instruction resuming Monday, and with the school year ending at the end of May, some teachers question whether it's too late in the school year to make much of an impact.
Teachers in the Oakland Unified School District are not happy about in-classroom instruction resuming Monday, and with the school year ending at the end of May, some teachers question whether it's too late in the school year to make much of an impact.
India's capital to lock down amid devastating coronavirus surge
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
Twins-A's postponed Monday for Minnesota's virus problems
The game between Minnesota and the Oakland Athletics scheduled for Monday night at the Coliseum has been postponed because of the Twins’ continued COVID-19 problems.
The game between Minnesota and the Oakland Athletics scheduled for Monday night at the Coliseum has been postponed because of the Twins’ continued COVID-19 problems.
Marin County hotline helps certain groups secure vaccine appointments
Erick Villalobos from Vivalon spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about Marin?s Access Service Call Center, which helps adults 65 and older, people without internet access, and other vulnerable groups with finding vaccine appointments. The service is offered in partnership with the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services.
Erick Villalobos from Vivalon spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about Marin?s Access Service Call Center, which helps adults 65 and older, people without internet access, and other vulnerable groups with finding vaccine appointments. The service is offered in partnership with the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services.
Vaccination is key to fighting variants, Dr. Gandhi says
UCSF School of Medicine Professor Dr. Monica Gandhi spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about what the latest research has uncovered on coronavirus variants.
UCSF School of Medicine Professor Dr. Monica Gandhi spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about what the latest research has uncovered on coronavirus variants.
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Toddler comes home after spending nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.