US shifts to speed vaccinations; won’t hold back 2nd doses, expands vaccinations to 65 and older
Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration unexpectedly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the delivery of shots. A slow start had triggered widespread concern from states and public health officials.
Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration unexpectedly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the delivery of shots. A slow start had triggered widespread concern from states and public health officials.
COVID-19 linked to biggest drop in US greenhouse gas emissions since WWII, report finds
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
Rep. Schneider tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol lockdown
A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Thousands of Alabama fans pack streets celebrating Crimson Tide win despite COVID-19 warnings
Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.
Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.
California turns stadiums into COVID vaccination sites
The San Francisco 49ers offered up the use of Levi’s Stadium to Santa Clara County to help with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations. It's just one of the stadiums that will open up for public use.
The San Francisco 49ers offered up the use of Levi’s Stadium to Santa Clara County to help with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations. It's just one of the stadiums that will open up for public use.
Trump administration recommends states begin vaccinating people older than 65, stop holding back 2nd dose
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
A's, public health officials in talks to open drive through COVID-19 vaccination site at Coliseum
Bay Area sports stadiums are being offered up as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Bay Area sports stadiums are being offered up as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Bay Area ICUs nearly full as capacity dips below 1 %
Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a regional look at ICU levels around the state on Monday, which showed the Bay Area's ICU capacity nearly full, at 0.7%.
Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a regional look at ICU levels around the state on Monday, which showed the Bay Area's ICU capacity nearly full, at 0.7%.
Rep. Speier urges McCarthy to enforce mask rule following congresswoman's COVID diagnosis
Rep. Speier fires off letter to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to enforce mask rule after a congressmember tests positive for COVID and blames other lawmakers who didn't wear masks during lockdown.
Rep. Speier fires off letter to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to enforce mask rule after a congressmember tests positive for COVID and blames other lawmakers who didn't wear masks during lockdown.
Congresswoman blames unmasked lawmakers during Capitol lockdown for COVID diagnosis
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is blaming her diagnosis on unmasked GOP lawmakers who she was forced to shelter with during the Capitol lockdown last week.
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is blaming her diagnosis on unmasked GOP lawmakers who she was forced to shelter with during the Capitol lockdown last week.
49ers offer Levi's Stadium as mass vaccination site
President of the San Francisco 49ers Al Guido offered Levi's Stadium as a mass COVID-19 vaccination site. On Monday, he wrote a letter to a Santa Clara County supervisor to offer his state-of-the-art facility.
President of the San Francisco 49ers Al Guido offered Levi's Stadium as a mass COVID-19 vaccination site. On Monday, he wrote a letter to a Santa Clara County supervisor to offer his state-of-the-art facility.
Santa Clara Co. calls for more transparency, better coordination with vaccine distribution
Santa Clara County said it has no way of knowing how nearly half of its residents will get their COVID-19 vaccine, prompting a new proposal that calls for more transparency and better coordination.
Santa Clara County said it has no way of knowing how nearly half of its residents will get their COVID-19 vaccine, prompting a new proposal that calls for more transparency and better coordination.
Patient contradicts Kaiser’s claim; says she wasn't notified of Christmas COVID outbreak
Jori Buriani and her husband have since tested positive. And her accusations raise questions about how many other patients might not have been notified and spread the disease to others.
Jori Buriani and her husband have since tested positive. And her accusations raise questions about how many other patients might not have been notified and spread the disease to others.
Gorilla troop at San Diego Zoo tests positive for COVID
The park’s executive director, Lisa Peterson, told The Associated Press on Monday that eight gorillas that live together at the park are believed to have the virus and several have been coughing.
The park’s executive director, Lisa Peterson, told The Associated Press on Monday that eight gorillas that live together at the park are believed to have the virus and several have been coughing.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in San Mateo County
Starting Monday, San Mateo County began offering a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic for eligible health care workers and vulnerable residents.
Starting Monday, San Mateo County began offering a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic for eligible health care workers and vulnerable residents.
California closes in on 30,000 deaths during pandemic
California is closing in on 30,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic as hospitals scramble to find beds for severely ill patients during a continuing spike in COVID-19 case numbers.
California is closing in on 30,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic as hospitals scramble to find beds for severely ill patients during a continuing spike in COVID-19 case numbers.
UC campuses to resume in-person classes for fall 2021 semester
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning to return to in-person instruction for the fall 2021 semester at all 10 of its campuses.
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning to return to in-person instruction for the fall 2021 semester at all 10 of its campuses.
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
Civil rights activists blast coronavirus outbreaks at Santa Rita Jail
The activists are demanding a state takeover of the jail, better testing and medical care, and the release of more eligible inmates, among other demands.
The activists are demanding a state takeover of the jail, better testing and medical care, and the release of more eligible inmates, among other demands.