San Francisco's health department could soon run out of vaccine doses
Mayor London Breed said so far the city has only received a total of 102,825 doses for both the first and second shots. But that will not cover the approximately 210,000 people in the city's highest priority group which includes frontline workers and people 65 and older.
Mayor London Breed said so far the city has only received a total of 102,825 doses for both the first and second shots. But that will not cover the approximately 210,000 people in the city's highest priority group which includes frontline workers and people 65 and older.
Biden picks Pa.'s Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Bay Area restaurants, wineries file lawsuit over outdoor dining ban
A coalition of Bay Area restaurants and wineries filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against California’s ban on outdoor dining, calling the restriction "arbitrary, capricious, and untethered to evidence."
A coalition of Bay Area restaurants and wineries filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against California’s ban on outdoor dining, calling the restriction "arbitrary, capricious, and untethered to evidence."
US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
California becomes first state with 3 million virus cases
California has become the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections.
California has become the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections.
Allergic reactions to Moderna vaccine batch cause a pause from health officials
California has stopped administering one batch of the Moderna vaccine after state officials say a higher-than-usual number of possible allergic reactions were reported in Southern California.
California has stopped administering one batch of the Moderna vaccine after state officials say a higher-than-usual number of possible allergic reactions were reported in Southern California.
Texas surgeon noticing some post-COVID-19 lungs have more scar tissue than smokers’ lungs
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
Biden team says Trump lift of ban on travel from Brazil, UK, Ireland amid COVID-19 surge in US won’t stand
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.
San Francisco's Tia Margarita Mexican restaurant gets lifeline from Barstool Fund
Longtime San Francisco restaurant Tia Margarita is getting help from the Barstool Fund, a campaign that in one month has raised $27 million to support 146 small businesses.
Longtime San Francisco restaurant Tia Margarita is getting help from the Barstool Fund, a campaign that in one month has raised $27 million to support 146 small businesses.
Incoming CDC director predicts COVID-19 deaths will hit 500,000 by next month
As of Monday, the U.S. had tallied nearly 24 million cases of coronavirus and over 397,800 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
As of Monday, the U.S. had tallied nearly 24 million cases of coronavirus and over 397,800 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
Some in Hawaii outraged mainland visitors received vaccine
Maui's top public health officer has revealed at least one traveler from California recently found a way to receive a shot while visiting the Hawaiian islands.
Maui's top public health officer has revealed at least one traveler from California recently found a way to receive a shot while visiting the Hawaiian islands.
Cal State student fends of jogger who attacked him over face mask
Joseph Munoz says he was walking to work when a jogger on campus started questioning him about his face mask, then crossed the street and attacked him and used a racial slur.
Joseph Munoz says he was walking to work when a jogger on campus started questioning him about his face mask, then crossed the street and attacked him and used a racial slur.
California man allegedly lived in airport for months because he was afraid to fly: report
A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months.
A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months.
COVID variant outbreaks in Santa Clara County including Kaiser San Jose
The California Department of Public Health is seeing increasing numbers of a new Covid-19 variant throughout the state, including in the Bay Area. It is different than the strain detected in the United Kingdom. The new variant has been tied to several large outbreaks in Santa Clara County including one at Kaiser in San Jose.
The California Department of Public Health is seeing increasing numbers of a new Covid-19 variant throughout the state, including in the Bay Area. It is different than the strain detected in the United Kingdom. The new variant has been tied to several large outbreaks in Santa Clara County including one at Kaiser in San Jose.
Southern California congressman tests positive for coronavirus
Democratic Rep. Lou Correa announced Saturday he tested positive upon returning home from Washington, D.C., prompting him to self-quarantine away from his family.
Democratic Rep. Lou Correa announced Saturday he tested positive upon returning home from Washington, D.C., prompting him to self-quarantine away from his family.
New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
Walnut Creek doctors help vaccinate Lamorinda Village seniors
Walnut Creek doctors help a Lamorinda nonprofit administer vaccines to seniors.
Walnut Creek doctors help a Lamorinda nonprofit administer vaccines to seniors.
California unemployment fraud could top $9.8 billion
California may have paid out nearly $10 billion in phony coronavirus unemployment claims — more than double the previous estimate — with some of that money going to organized crime in other countries.
California may have paid out nearly $10 billion in phony coronavirus unemployment claims — more than double the previous estimate — with some of that money going to organized crime in other countries.
California opens mass vaccination sites but worries about supply
California counties are opening mass vaccination centers they say can help curb the coronavirus surge that is killing more than 500 people a day in the state — but only if they can get the vaccine.
California counties are opening mass vaccination centers they say can help curb the coronavirus surge that is killing more than 500 people a day in the state — but only if they can get the vaccine.