Californians aged 50-64 rush to get vaccine before April 15 expansion
Before California throws open its coronavirus vaccine program to all adults on April 15, there will be a two-week window when millions of people between the ages of 50 and 64 can get their shot.
Before California throws open its coronavirus vaccine program to all adults on April 15, there will be a two-week window when millions of people between the ages of 50 and 64 can get their shot.
Treasure Island residents receive COVID-19 vaccine from San Francisco first responders
San Francisco's Treasure Island is one of the least vaccinated neighborhoods in the city; less than 1% of its population has received a dose. A drop-in site helped give the population direct access to the vaccine.
San Francisco's Treasure Island is one of the least vaccinated neighborhoods in the city; less than 1% of its population has received a dose. A drop-in site helped give the population direct access to the vaccine.
Vaccine eligibility to expand in California this week
Dr. Monica Gandhi from the UCSF School of Medicine spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about where the infection and vaccination rates stand and what's on the horizon for this summer.
Dr. Monica Gandhi from the UCSF School of Medicine spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about where the infection and vaccination rates stand and what's on the horizon for this summer.
Lingering COVID-19 symptoms affect middle-aged women the worst, according to studies
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
With counties hitting orange tier, some begin wondering about post-pandemic normal
The warm spring sunshine and the new relaxing of pandemic restrictions to the orange tier just days ago has brought a new mood to San Francisco.
The warm spring sunshine and the new relaxing of pandemic restrictions to the orange tier just days ago has brought a new mood to San Francisco.
Parents want OUSD to clear up confusion around fall reopening plans for high school students
Some parents are unclear about the Oakland Unified School District's plan for high school students next year.
Some parents are unclear about the Oakland Unified School District's plan for high school students next year.
Two Bay Area counties already offering vaccine doses to people 50 and older
Solano County took a different approach to administering doses to its populous. Officials said the “how and why” could benefit all residents eager to get the medicine, but unable to because of inadequate supply.
Solano County took a different approach to administering doses to its populous. Officials said the “how and why” could benefit all residents eager to get the medicine, but unable to because of inadequate supply.
Man arrested after allegedly pulling down his mask at grocery store to kiss baby he didn’t know on lips
A man was arrested on Thursday after police say he pulled down his mask inside an Oregon grocery store to kiss a baby girl he didn’t know while her mother was looking away.
A man was arrested on Thursday after police say he pulled down his mask inside an Oregon grocery store to kiss a baby girl he didn’t know while her mother was looking away.
SF: Mobile teams to vaccinate to 1,000 residents at Chinatown senior living facilities
The city hopes to vaccinate up to 1,000 seniors and eligible community members at Ping Yuen, and other housing facilities in Chinatown over the next two weeks.
The city hopes to vaccinate up to 1,000 seniors and eligible community members at Ping Yuen, and other housing facilities in Chinatown over the next two weeks.
California OES, FEMA to close Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site on April 11
The mass vaccination site at the Oakland Coliseum will close on Sunday, April 11, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced Friday.
The mass vaccination site at the Oakland Coliseum will close on Sunday, April 11, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced Friday.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
Hopeful signs as California adds 141,000 jobs in February
California added 141,000 jobs in February as more than a quarter of a million people returned to the workforce, state officials announced Friday, a reflection of loosening restrictions on businesses.
California added 141,000 jobs in February as more than a quarter of a million people returned to the workforce, state officials announced Friday, a reflection of loosening restrictions on businesses.
State agency fines Sutter Health for not telling nurses they had been exposed to COVID
This brings the total of Sutter’s fines to nearly $300,000 and the total citations to 16 in the last week.
This brings the total of Sutter’s fines to nearly $300,000 and the total citations to 16 in the last week.
Fremont Unified schools reopening plan faces hurdles
Fremont Unified has set a target date of April 12 for some students to return to class if a deal is reached with the teacher’s union.
Fremont Unified has set a target date of April 12 for some students to return to class if a deal is reached with the teacher’s union.
Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
Rutgers University requiring on-campus students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for fall semester
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Vaccines for all in California sounds too good to be true, some health officers say
"I have no idea how many vaccines that means, but it's been a production issue, all manufacturers have not had enough vaccine to send out," Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Marty Fenstersheib said.
"I have no idea how many vaccines that means, but it's been a production issue, all manufacturers have not had enough vaccine to send out," Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Marty Fenstersheib said.