CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
LA County reports shortage of first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Los Angeles County health officials announced its COVID-19 vaccination sites will only be administering second doses starting Tuesday until the end of the week due to a shortage.
Los Angeles County health officials announced its COVID-19 vaccination sites will only be administering second doses starting Tuesday until the end of the week due to a shortage.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through April 2021
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win despite Tampa's outdoor mask mandate
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Masks required for fans who shout: Restaurants step up safety for Super Bowl watching
On Sunday, not all eyes were glued to the Super Bowl. Restaurants in the Bay Area had their attention on diners, making sure watching the Super Bowl didn't result in any super spreader scenarios.
On Sunday, not all eyes were glued to the Super Bowl. Restaurants in the Bay Area had their attention on diners, making sure watching the Super Bowl didn't result in any super spreader scenarios.
Health officials say you should skip Super Bowl gatherings this year
Health officials are urging people to have a safe Super Bowl celebration while remaining COVID-free by avoiding gatherings.
Health officials are urging people to have a safe Super Bowl celebration while remaining COVID-free by avoiding gatherings.
'Get vaccinated': Patriots send message with new decal on team plane
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.
Supreme Court lifts California's ban on indoor worship services, Santa Clara County to continue ban
The Supreme Court ruled that California can no longer ban indoor worship services because of the coronavirus pandemic. Santa Clara County says it will continue to ban all indoor gatherings.
The Supreme Court ruled that California can no longer ban indoor worship services because of the coronavirus pandemic. Santa Clara County says it will continue to ban all indoor gatherings.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Best friends, 1 with terminal cancer, fulfill ‘bucket wish’ of attending Super Bowl
For a pair of football fans who will be watching the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, Sunday's game is a lot more important than which team wins or loses.
For a pair of football fans who will be watching the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, Sunday's game is a lot more important than which team wins or loses.
Newsom to revise California's indoor church guidelines after ruling
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Saturday it will issue revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban on indoor worship during the coronavirus pandemic.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Saturday it will issue revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban on indoor worship during the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden says $15 minimum wage likely won't 'survive' in COVID relief package, looks to stand-alone bill
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."
Residents, workers pleased with efficiency as Moscone Center mass vaccination site opens
Saturday marked day two for vaccines distribution at the Moscone Center. Those with appointments were delighted to see them fulfilled. Workers were also excited to do their part.
Saturday marked day two for vaccines distribution at the Moscone Center. Those with appointments were delighted to see them fulfilled. Workers were also excited to do their part.
Kroger paying employees $100 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
Wildfire smoke’s economic damage lingers long after the flames are extinguished
Wildfire smoke may affect people’s health in such a significant way that there are longer-term impacts to local economies well after the wildfire that caused the smoke has been extinguished.
Wildfire smoke may affect people’s health in such a significant way that there are longer-term impacts to local economies well after the wildfire that caused the smoke has been extinguished.
Calls grow for US to pivot to rapid testing to conquer pandemic
Most experts agree that the current U.S. system, which relies heavily on lab testing, is still incapable of containing the virus that is killing more than 3,000 Americans per day.
Most experts agree that the current U.S. system, which relies heavily on lab testing, is still incapable of containing the virus that is killing more than 3,000 Americans per day.
Alameda Comedy Club reopens outdoors
Live entertainment returned to the stage Friday night at an East Bay Comedy Club with outdoor performances.
Live entertainment returned to the stage Friday night at an East Bay Comedy Club with outdoor performances.
Amid vaccine shortages, will Bay Area mass vaccination sites have adequate supply?
Levi's Stadium hopes to be the largest vaccination site in the state when it begins mass inoculations on Tuesday, but some Bay Area counties are still seeing a shortage of vaccines.
Levi's Stadium hopes to be the largest vaccination site in the state when it begins mass inoculations on Tuesday, but some Bay Area counties are still seeing a shortage of vaccines.