CDC investigating death possibly connected to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.
The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.
SF opens COVID vaccine eligibility to all residents ages 16 and older
The expansion comes one week after the city expanded eligibility to all residents age 16 and older in several prioritized ZIP codes that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
The expansion comes one week after the city expanded eligibility to all residents age 16 and older in several prioritized ZIP codes that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
White House announces steps to curb Black maternal mortality rate
President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.
President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.
Mick Jagger, Dave Grohl collaborate on pandemic anthem about coming out of COVID-19 lockdown
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have teamed up for a hard-rock pandemic anthem called “Eazy Sleazy.”
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have teamed up for a hard-rock pandemic anthem called “Eazy Sleazy.”
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine greater than 90% effective against virus 6 months after second shot
Moderna said its latest Phase 3 clinical trial found that its vaccine remains greater than 90% effective against COVID-19, and greater than 95% effective against severe cases of COVID-19, six months after the second dose.
Moderna said its latest Phase 3 clinical trial found that its vaccine remains greater than 90% effective against COVID-19, and greater than 95% effective against severe cases of COVID-19, six months after the second dose.
Newsom: J&J vaccine pause won’t affect California reopening
State officials directed counties and other providers on Tuesday to halt use of the vaccine per federal recommendation. But Gov. Gavin Newsom said he does not expect the halt to “materially impact our ability to fulfill our expectations
State officials directed counties and other providers on Tuesday to halt use of the vaccine per federal recommendation. But Gov. Gavin Newsom said he does not expect the halt to “materially impact our ability to fulfill our expectations
Georgia site stops Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after adverse reactions
A Georgia COVID-19 vaccination site is pausing using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after multiple people experienced adverse reactions.
A Georgia COVID-19 vaccination site is pausing using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after multiple people experienced adverse reactions.
California, Bay Area also 'pause' J&J vaccines because 1 in a million chance of blood clot
California will only move forward with resuming to use J&J only after receiving "further direction from health and safety experts."
California will only move forward with resuming to use J&J only after receiving "further direction from health and safety experts."
Selena Gomez and J.Lo to headline COVID-19 vaccine concert for poor nations
The concert is part of a campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R. are also performing.
The concert is part of a campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R. are also performing.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause: What to know if you received shot, have future appointment and more
What should you do if you got the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, or have an appointment to get one? Here’s what you need to know.
What should you do if you got the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, or have an appointment to get one? Here’s what you need to know.
Inflatable costume not the only source of deadly Christmas COVID outbreak at Kaiser San Jose
A Santa Clara County spokesperson said there were "multiple factors" behind the outbreak in the emergency room on Dec. 25, 2020, at Kaiser San Jose, which killed one receptionist and sickened at least 100 patients and employees.
A Santa Clara County spokesperson said there were "multiple factors" behind the outbreak in the emergency room on Dec. 25, 2020, at Kaiser San Jose, which killed one receptionist and sickened at least 100 patients and employees.
Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa counties join California push to vaccinate those 16 and up
More California counties are opening up vaccines to younger adults, a week ahead of the state broadening eligibility to everyone 16 and up.
More California counties are opening up vaccines to younger adults, a week ahead of the state broadening eligibility to everyone 16 and up.
There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events
There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events. The postponed ceremonies and pent-up demand now mean more competition for booking services and venues.
There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events. The postponed ceremonies and pent-up demand now mean more competition for booking services and venues.
U.S. recommends "pause" in Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate blood clotting issues
The US is recommending a 'pause' for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate clotting reports.
The US is recommending a 'pause' for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate clotting reports.
India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply
The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
San Francisco and San Leandro schools reopen, but to different degrees
At Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco Monday morning there was a sight no one had seen in more than a year: students coming to school again.
At Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco Monday morning there was a sight no one had seen in more than a year: students coming to school again.
Contra Costa, Alameda counties, along with state, now running Oakland Coliseum vaccine site
Contra Costa and Alameda counties, along with the state, are now running the Oakland Coliseum mass-vaccination site rather than FEMA.
Contra Costa and Alameda counties, along with the state, are now running the Oakland Coliseum mass-vaccination site rather than FEMA.
Newsom: CA sees lowest positivity rate since start of COVID pandemic
Newsom said the state's positivity rate fell to 1.5%, another indicator the state is moving in the right direction as it continues to reopen around the state.
Newsom said the state's positivity rate fell to 1.5%, another indicator the state is moving in the right direction as it continues to reopen around the state.
Covered California low-cost healthcare opens special enrollment
More than three million people in California are now eligible for low-cost health insurance through the state's Covered California program. Starting Monday, the program will open a special enrollment thansk to the recently signed American Rescue Act.
More than three million people in California are now eligible for low-cost health insurance through the state's Covered California program. Starting Monday, the program will open a special enrollment thansk to the recently signed American Rescue Act.
Alameda County residents 16 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Alameda County has now opened up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents as young as 16 years old.
Alameda County has now opened up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents as young as 16 years old.