Doctors, nonprofit hold vaccine clinic for SF’s Chinese-American community
A clinic was held Monday morning aimed at inoculating a vulnerable population that might not otherwise know where and how to get vaccinated. It's part of an ongoing effort to make sure that members of the Chinese-American community receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
A clinic was held Monday morning aimed at inoculating a vulnerable population that might not otherwise know where and how to get vaccinated. It's part of an ongoing effort to make sure that members of the Chinese-American community receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
Coronavirus pandemic Twitter cracks down on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
Twitter says it has begun labeling tweets that include misleading information about COVID-19 vaccines and using a “strike system” to eventually remove accounts that repeatedly violate its rules.
Twitter says it has begun labeling tweets that include misleading information about COVID-19 vaccines and using a “strike system” to eventually remove accounts that repeatedly violate its rules.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
States easing virus restrictions despite experts’ warnings
On Monday, the head of the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, urgently warned state officials and ordinary Americans not to let down their guard, saying she is "really worried about reports that more states are rolling back the exact public health measures that we have recommended."
On Monday, the head of the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, urgently warned state officials and ordinary Americans not to let down their guard, saying she is "really worried about reports that more states are rolling back the exact public health measures that we have recommended."
3 more Bay Area counties could soon move into red tier
San Francisco, Santa Clara and Napa counties are all expected to meet the state's requirements to move out of the most restrictive purple tier when changes are announced on Tuesday.
San Francisco, Santa Clara and Napa counties are all expected to meet the state's requirements to move out of the most restrictive purple tier when changes are announced on Tuesday.
Trader Joe's employee claims he was fired for requesting safer COVID policies
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Drop-in vaccination site opens for hard hit San Francisco areas
Hundreds of San Francisco residents received their first dose of a vaccine without an appointment. It's an effort to get more people vaccinated in some of the city's most vulnerable areas.
Hundreds of San Francisco residents received their first dose of a vaccine without an appointment. It's an effort to get more people vaccinated in some of the city's most vulnerable areas.
Plastic surgeon appears in California traffic court video while operating
Dr. Scott Green appeared for his Sacramento Superior Court trial, held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, from an operating room. He was dressed in surgical scrubs with a patient undergoing the procedure just out of view; the beeps of medical machinery can be heard in the background.
Dr. Scott Green appeared for his Sacramento Superior Court trial, held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, from an operating room. He was dressed in surgical scrubs with a patient undergoing the procedure just out of view; the beeps of medical machinery can be heard in the background.
California now setting aside 75,000 vaccines for teachers
The state, along with the Centers for Disease Control, has often said vaccinations are not required to return to the classroom safely, however, Gov. Gavin Newsom and local teacher's unions want to provide that option to give peace of mind.
The state, along with the Centers for Disease Control, has often said vaccinations are not required to return to the classroom safely, however, Gov. Gavin Newsom and local teacher's unions want to provide that option to give peace of mind.
Defendants worry about big backlog of court cases because of coronavirus
Court may be back in session, but there's a big backlog of cases because of the pandemic. Some are concerned many people may get impatient and decide to settle their cases out of court, even if it's not in their best legal interest.
Court may be back in session, but there's a big backlog of cases because of the pandemic. Some are concerned many people may get impatient and decide to settle their cases out of court, even if it's not in their best legal interest.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
Two vaccines and two weeks later, Palo Alto seniors celebrate and hug
About one in four of Santa Clara County residents over the age of 75 are fully vaccinated with two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Monday marks two weeks since many seniors at Moldaw Residences, a senior living community in Palo Alto, got their second dose.
About one in four of Santa Clara County residents over the age of 75 are fully vaccinated with two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Monday marks two weeks since many seniors at Moldaw Residences, a senior living community in Palo Alto, got their second dose.
CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs around the US
With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars.
With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars.
State revenues soar, rich get richer during pandemic
California's bank account is overflowing. As of January, the state's tax collections were $10.5 billion ahead of projections.
California's bank account is overflowing. As of January, the state's tax collections were $10.5 billion ahead of projections.
Oakland food drive attempts to feed 2,000 families
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Hospital employee accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from COVID-19 patient
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
San Mateo City Council to consider hazard pay for grocery store workers
The San Mateo City Council will consider an emergency ordinance allowing large grocery stores and large drug stores to provide hazard pay for their employees.
The San Mateo City Council will consider an emergency ordinance allowing large grocery stores and large drug stores to provide hazard pay for their employees.
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.