Staff member from Gov. Newsom's office tests positive for COVID-19
A staff member from California Governor Gavin Newsom's office has tested positive for COVID-19 this week, a governor's office spokesperson says.
A staff member from California Governor Gavin Newsom's office has tested positive for COVID-19 this week, a governor's office spokesperson says.
Canada vaccine panel recommends extending interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses to 4 months
A national panel of vaccine experts in Canada recommended Wednesday that provinces extend the interval between the two doses of a COVID-19 shot to four months to quickly inoculate more people amid a shortage of doses in Canada.
A national panel of vaccine experts in Canada recommended Wednesday that provinces extend the interval between the two doses of a COVID-19 shot to four months to quickly inoculate more people amid a shortage of doses in Canada.
Popular Bay Area attractions opening back up as COVID rules are eased
It still won’t be like the old days, but it’s a step in the right direction after COVID forced many business closures.
It still won’t be like the old days, but it’s a step in the right direction after COVID forced many business closures.
Sutter Health postpones 90K second doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Sutter Health says they're postponing 90,000 second dose appointments across Northern California due to supply constraints.
Sutter Health says they're postponing 90,000 second dose appointments across Northern California due to supply constraints.
Santa Clara County red-tier reopenings ease economic pain
The easing of COVID restrictions in Santa Clara County means a lot of businesses are happily opening their doors to patrons.
The easing of COVID restrictions in Santa Clara County means a lot of businesses are happily opening their doors to patrons.
Ferris wheel operation in Golden Gate Park extended through 2025
Despite some San Francisco supervisors calling for an investigation into the agency that oversees the attraction, the Ferris wheel was approved for a four-year extension.
Despite some San Francisco supervisors calling for an investigation into the agency that oversees the attraction, the Ferris wheel was approved for a four-year extension.
NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
New York COVID-19 variant detected in SoCal, governor says
Newsom said the state on Tuesday discovered the first New York variants of the virus in Southern California. He did not specify where the cases were found.
Newsom said the state on Tuesday discovered the first New York variants of the virus in Southern California. He did not specify where the cases were found.
State fines 3 Bay Area employers for COVID safety violations
The largest fine of $24,500 was levied against the California Prison Industry Authority for violations at its Vacaville site, following the report of a worker there who became seriously ill and another who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
The largest fine of $24,500 was levied against the California Prison Industry Authority for violations at its Vacaville site, following the report of a worker there who became seriously ill and another who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
San Francisco teachers waiting for priority vaccine access codes
Alameda, Contra Costa and San Mateo counties all received their codes on Tuesday. But San Francisco did not, because the city's Moscone Center vaccination site was all booked.
Alameda, Contra Costa and San Mateo counties all received their codes on Tuesday. But San Francisco did not, because the city's Moscone Center vaccination site was all booked.
Good Samaritan CEO steps down following vaccine scandal
Joe DeSchryver, submitted his resignation Tuesday morning, telling staff in an email that he would no longer be with the hospital’s parent company, HCA Healthcare.
Joe DeSchryver, submitted his resignation Tuesday morning, telling staff in an email that he would no longer be with the hospital’s parent company, HCA Healthcare.
San Francisco's iconic cable cars to return this fall
San Francisco's iconic cable cars will return to the streets in the fall. They have been sidelined since the pandemic forced a shelter-in-place order in the city nearly one year ago.
San Francisco's iconic cable cars will return to the streets in the fall. They have been sidelined since the pandemic forced a shelter-in-place order in the city nearly one year ago.
'Vaccine, vaccine': Dolly sings 'Jolene' rewrite before shot
Dolly Parton has written hundreds of songs over her decades-long career and it turns out her tune "Jolene" is the just right one for getting her COVID-19 vaccine.
Dolly Parton has written hundreds of songs over her decades-long career and it turns out her tune "Jolene" is the just right one for getting her COVID-19 vaccine.
San Francisco, Santa Clara and Napa hit red tier with 13 other California counties
A red-tier designation means that more businesses in those counties would be able to open up and offer some services indoors. It could also pave the way for more public schools to open.
A red-tier designation means that more businesses in those counties would be able to open up and offer some services indoors. It could also pave the way for more public schools to open.
Health officer says Solano County could move to red tier as soon as next week
Solano County could join a handful of other Bay Area counties outside the state's most-restrictive coronavirus pandemic tier as early as next week, the county's health officer said Tuesday.
Solano County could join a handful of other Bay Area counties outside the state's most-restrictive coronavirus pandemic tier as early as next week, the county's health officer said Tuesday.
‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
Woman allegedly goes on shopping spree after receiving $150K COVID-19 loan
A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.