Attorneys urge California to move incarcerated to front of vaccination line
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
Despite recent COVID-19 infection, US executes Virginia man for 1992 slayings
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Head of police union criticizes BART plan to hire social workers
BART is planning to fill six vacant BART police officer positions with trained, but unarmed, social workers.
BART is planning to fill six vacant BART police officer positions with trained, but unarmed, social workers.
How cutting in the COVID vaccine queue hurts the process for all
If the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t thrown enough hurdles at a weary public, consider the latest fly in the ointment in the fight to get rid of the virus.
If the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t thrown enough hurdles at a weary public, consider the latest fly in the ointment in the fight to get rid of the virus.
You may be eligible for the COVID vaccine, but is your county prepared?
Whether you can get a vaccine, is likely depdendent on the county you live in. Some are moving forward vaccinating people who are 65 and older, while some counties are still sticking with 75 plus.
Whether you can get a vaccine, is likely depdendent on the county you live in. Some are moving forward vaccinating people who are 65 and older, while some counties are still sticking with 75 plus.
San Leandro Kaiser hit with fresh fines; KP comprises 10% of California COVID citations
Since the outbreak in mid-March, Cal-OSHA has fined 110 businesses for COVID violations. Kaiser comprises 11 of those businesses, for a total of 47 violations; 25 of them serious. Among the newest Kaiser violations: Cal-OSHA fined Kaiser San Leandro $87,500 on Jan. 4.
Since the outbreak in mid-March, Cal-OSHA has fined 110 businesses for COVID violations. Kaiser comprises 11 of those businesses, for a total of 47 violations; 25 of them serious. Among the newest Kaiser violations: Cal-OSHA fined Kaiser San Leandro $87,500 on Jan. 4.
Biden unveiling $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speed up the vaccine roll out, and provide financial help to individuals.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speed up the vaccine roll out, and provide financial help to individuals.
COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
Betty White is celebrating her 99th birthday in quarantine
The woman often referred to as America's treasure is set to turn 99 this weekend.
The woman often referred to as America's treasure is set to turn 99 this weekend.
COVID-19 vaccines: Rollout in US sparks new set of problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
California counties beg for vaccine as eligibility expands
California had received more than 2.4 million vaccine doses as of Monday, but only a third of them have been used. The state aims to administer nearly 1.5 million vaccine doses by Friday — still a small portion of what’s needed for herd immunity in a state with nearly 40 million people.
California had received more than 2.4 million vaccine doses as of Monday, but only a third of them have been used. The state aims to administer nearly 1.5 million vaccine doses by Friday — still a small portion of what’s needed for herd immunity in a state with nearly 40 million people.
Google's acquisition of Fitbit appears designed to gather more personal data
Google has completed its $2.1B acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, a deal that could help the internet company grow even stronger while regulators pursue antitrust issues.
Google has completed its $2.1B acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, a deal that could help the internet company grow even stronger while regulators pursue antitrust issues.
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as resurgent virus takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and a sign that the resurgent virus has likely escalated layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and a sign that the resurgent virus has likely escalated layoffs.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
NY Rep. Adriano Espaillat has coronavirus
Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.
Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.
UC Berkeley to administer vaccines to certain staff, students, faculty
The university says it hopes to administer vaccines to staff, students, and faculty who work at campus health care, lab, and pharmacy sites in the next two weeks.
The university says it hopes to administer vaccines to staff, students, and faculty who work at campus health care, lab, and pharmacy sites in the next two weeks.
WHO team arrives in Wuhan to search for pandemic origins
A global team of researchers has arrived in Wuhan, China where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to investigate its origins amid uncertainty about whether Beijing might try to prevent embarrassing discoveries.
A global team of researchers has arrived in Wuhan, China where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to investigate its origins amid uncertainty about whether Beijing might try to prevent embarrassing discoveries.