New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
SF Sunday Streets' large format returns this fall, announces smaller Rise Together programs
Sunday Streets returns to San Francisco in October, city officials announced on Monday. But there’s plenty of city sanctioned opportunity to safely enjoy the outdoors in the meantime.
Sunday Streets returns to San Francisco in October, city officials announced on Monday. But there’s plenty of city sanctioned opportunity to safely enjoy the outdoors in the meantime.
Salmonella outbreak in 8 states linked to wild songbirds and birdfeeders, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
How Bay Area musicians have kept music alive in the year of COVID-19
The "starving musicians" category swelled exponentially, for example, because many lacked digital skills needed to overcome gig loss triggered by in-person venues closing.
The "starving musicians" category swelled exponentially, for example, because many lacked digital skills needed to overcome gig loss triggered by in-person venues closing.
Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
Sen. Alex Padilla to visit Oakland Coliseum days before it shuts down vaccinations
FEMA said it's appropriate to close the site, because soon California will be getting thousands of more doses, and the federal supply will not be necessary. But if those doses do not arrive on time, Alameda County supervisors worry there may be a vaccine supply shortage.
FEMA said it's appropriate to close the site, because soon California will be getting thousands of more doses, and the federal supply will not be necessary. But if those doses do not arrive on time, Alameda County supervisors worry there may be a vaccine supply shortage.
Bay Area adjusts to new way of life over Easter weekend as virus rules relax
At the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek Sunday, the bunnies, the babies, and family outings were back for an Easter bunny hunt. For many, it was a joy feeling the pandemic restrictions slowly easing.
At the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek Sunday, the bunnies, the babies, and family outings were back for an Easter bunny hunt. For many, it was a joy feeling the pandemic restrictions slowly easing.
Oakland officials plead with FEMA to keep vaccination site open at Coliseum
FEMA is set to end it's services on the 11th, a few days before vaccination eligibility expands. Local officials are continuing efforts to keep the staff and the vaccinations in place for another four weeks.
FEMA is set to end it's services on the 11th, a few days before vaccination eligibility expands. Local officials are continuing efforts to keep the staff and the vaccinations in place for another four weeks.
COVID-19 tests to be offered 2x per week to all in England as it takes next steps out of lockdown
The British government says all adults and children in England will be able to get coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks.
The British government says all adults and children in England will be able to get coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks.
New study highlights differences in health care access among essential workers
A recently released study revealed that not all essential workers are receiving the same amount of health care.
A recently released study revealed that not all essential workers are receiving the same amount of health care.
Biden administration takes on vaccine hesitancy with coalition of community, religious, celebrity partners
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Coronavirus variant from India discovered in the Bay Area
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may also protect baby, study shows
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds
The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.
The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.
Vaccination cards may be the new hot ticket as California health officials relax restrictions
Entertainment venues are rejoicing at the long-awaited thaw in COVID-19 precautions after state health officials announced parameters for indoor events including spectator sports, concerts, conferences and weddings.
Entertainment venues are rejoicing at the long-awaited thaw in COVID-19 precautions after state health officials announced parameters for indoor events including spectator sports, concerts, conferences and weddings.
Vaccinations factor in many people’s decision to fly again
Updated guidance from the CDC Friday is expected to give a boost to travel.
Updated guidance from the CDC Friday is expected to give a boost to travel.