Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission
The preliminary findings from Oxford University, a co-developer of the vaccine, could vindicate the British government’s controversial strategy of delaying the second shot for up to 12 weeks so that more people can be quickly given a first dose. Up to now, the recommended time between doses has been four weeks.
The preliminary findings from Oxford University, a co-developer of the vaccine, could vindicate the British government’s controversial strategy of delaying the second shot for up to 12 weeks so that more people can be quickly given a first dose. Up to now, the recommended time between doses has been four weeks.
California has few specifics on state vaccination system; rollout has been bumpy and chaotic
Desperate residents report ongoing problems trying to schedule an appointment as state officials attempt to craft a system that protects the most vulnerable.
Desperate residents report ongoing problems trying to schedule an appointment as state officials attempt to craft a system that protects the most vulnerable.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
'I am optimistic now': Post-pandemic hiring could rebound quickly
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
Gov. Newsom lays out plan to open mass vaccination site at Oakland Coliseum
Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Oakland on Wednesday along with local leaders where he laid out plans to open a mass vaccination site at the Oakland Coliseum.
Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Oakland on Wednesday along with local leaders where he laid out plans to open a mass vaccination site at the Oakland Coliseum.
City of San Francisco to sue its own school district to force classrooms to open
The lawsuit seeks a court order directing the school district to prepare to offer in-person instruction.
The lawsuit seeks a court order directing the school district to prepare to offer in-person instruction.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
Public works crew says San Francisco fails to provide toilets, hand washing stations during COVID
Sometimes, the toilets and handwashing stations are littered with drugs and other human bio-hazards. One of her colleagues was recently sprayed with urine and had nowhere to clean up.
Sometimes, the toilets and handwashing stations are littered with drugs and other human bio-hazards. One of her colleagues was recently sprayed with urine and had nowhere to clean up.
Rescued dog saves new owner's life during stroke
"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."
"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."
As COVID cases drop, California gives go-ahead for more public schools to reopen
Specifically, this means that there are schools now planning to reopen in the coming weeks in San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo and Marin counties.
Specifically, this means that there are schools now planning to reopen in the coming weeks in San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo and Marin counties.
'Just lay low and cool it': Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want Sunday's Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want Sunday's Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Vaccine at pharmacies announcement a glimmer of hope in combatting COVID variants
The White House press secretary made the announcement Tuesday that deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies will begin next Thursday.
The White House press secretary made the announcement Tuesday that deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies will begin next Thursday.
Homicides and gun violence surge in Bay Area and nation amid coronavirus pandemic
The Bay Area and nation saw a stunning uptick in homicides and gun violence that experts believe is a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Bay Area and nation saw a stunning uptick in homicides and gun violence that experts believe is a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hazard pay for grocery store workers could be gaining momentum in Bay Area
San Jose city leaders debated hazard pay for grocery store workers during the pandemic Tuesday night. San Francisco and Berkeley have also voiced support after Oakland's approval of an emergency ordinance.
San Jose city leaders debated hazard pay for grocery store workers during the pandemic Tuesday night. San Francisco and Berkeley have also voiced support after Oakland's approval of an emergency ordinance.
State superintendent announces $1M prize for innovator to close digital divide
The California state superintendent announced Tuesday that a $1 million prize is now up for grabs for whoever comes up with a way to eliminate the digital divide and expand high-speed internet access to the reported nearly one million students lacking internet connectivity.
The California state superintendent announced Tuesday that a $1 million prize is now up for grabs for whoever comes up with a way to eliminate the digital divide and expand high-speed internet access to the reported nearly one million students lacking internet connectivity.
COVID vaccine still in short supply across CA as COVID surge recedes
At a mass vaccination site in the parking lot of San Francisco City College, only 500 people received their vaccine shots. But the city had hoped to administer at least 3,000 shots a day.
At a mass vaccination site in the parking lot of San Francisco City College, only 500 people received their vaccine shots. But the city had hoped to administer at least 3,000 shots a day.
Kaiser Walnut Creek the latest facility to be cited by state agency for COVID violations
Kaiser Walnut Creek is the latest facility to be cited by a state agency for COVID violations, bringing the total of Kaiser medical centers in California that have been found in violation of coronavirus protocol to 12.
Kaiser Walnut Creek is the latest facility to be cited by a state agency for COVID violations, bringing the total of Kaiser medical centers in California that have been found in violation of coronavirus protocol to 12.