California to allow indoor concerts, performances as virus cases plummet
To attend, people will have to either be tested or show proof of full vaccination. How many people can attend gatherings will depend on the level of restrictions in place at each county.
To attend, people will have to either be tested or show proof of full vaccination. How many people can attend gatherings will depend on the level of restrictions in place at each county.
Signs of life return as the pandemic eases in the Bay Area
Even before the doors opened, families lined up outside the Children's Discovery Museum Of San Jose Friday morning.
Even before the doors opened, families lined up outside the Children's Discovery Museum Of San Jose Friday morning.
New restrictions in effect at Lake Merritt starting Saturday
Overcrowding at Oakland's Lake Merritt has become so bad that city officials are closing several streets around the lake, cracking down on unauthorized street vendors inside the park and adding additional maintenance crews.
Overcrowding at Oakland's Lake Merritt has become so bad that city officials are closing several streets around the lake, cracking down on unauthorized street vendors inside the park and adding additional maintenance crews.
Bay Area restaurant breaking barriers, offers understanding of Arab American culture
A Bay Area restaurant is tearing down ethnic barriers while introducing some Arab foods and culture.
A Bay Area restaurant is tearing down ethnic barriers while introducing some Arab foods and culture.
Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Congregations eager for Easter worship
After a year of isolation and Zoom services, many churches are now welcoming back their congregations in person for Holy Week.
After a year of isolation and Zoom services, many churches are now welcoming back their congregations in person for Holy Week.
Audit shows contact tracing in California failed to meet Newsom's goals
Despite promises from Gov. Gavin Newsom to build an “army" of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus pandemic, a new audit says California mustered less than half of the number promised.
Despite promises from Gov. Gavin Newsom to build an “army" of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus pandemic, a new audit says California mustered less than half of the number promised.
Santa Clara County sees rise in COVID variants
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants continue to climb in Santa Clara County, leaving county officials worried about the region's ability to curb the pandemic.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants continue to climb in Santa Clara County, leaving county officials worried about the region's ability to curb the pandemic.
Vaccine site available to East Palo Alto residents starting Friday
All East Palo Alto residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a permanent clinic starting Friday.
All East Palo Alto residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a permanent clinic starting Friday.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Some sigh with relief as California health officers lift some travel restrictions
The easing of travel restrictions come as COVID vaccinations, warm weather, spring break, and the Easter holiday are prompting more people to travel.
The easing of travel restrictions come as COVID vaccinations, warm weather, spring break, and the Easter holiday are prompting more people to travel.
San Francisco poised to vaccinate 1,000 seniors in Chinatown
The two day-event, set for Friday and April 9 at the Ping Yuen housing complex in San Francisco, aims to reach Chinatown seniors and is part of a larger effort to increase vaccination rates for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
The two day-event, set for Friday and April 9 at the Ping Yuen housing complex in San Francisco, aims to reach Chinatown seniors and is part of a larger effort to increase vaccination rates for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
CA health officials ease travel restrictions in updated advisory
State of California health officials on Thursday dropped its COVID guideline recommendation that residents not travel more than 120 miles from home during the pandemic.
State of California health officials on Thursday dropped its COVID guideline recommendation that residents not travel more than 120 miles from home during the pandemic.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
A year into pandemic, some Bay Area schools still closed for in-person learning
Some Bay Area school districts are welcoming students back into classrooms. And some are not.
Some Bay Area school districts are welcoming students back into classrooms. And some are not.