CDC releases updated report on highly-contagious new strain of COVID-19
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been found in four states, including Florida. Health experts say the rapid spread of the virus could threaten our healthcare system.
Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
California governor says vaccination pace 'not good enough'
Only about 1% of California’s 40 million residents have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, setting a pace of immunization that’s “not good enough,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
Only about 1% of California’s 40 million residents have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, setting a pace of immunization that’s “not good enough,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
Kaiser Medical Center could require additional staff following COVID-19 outbreak
Officials with Kaiser Permanente's San Jose Medical Center have spoken with additional staff members in recent days about working in the event there is a staff shortage following a coronavirus outbreak there, a hospital official said Monday.
Officials with Kaiser Permanente's San Jose Medical Center have spoken with additional staff members in recent days about working in the event there is a staff shortage following a coronavirus outbreak there, a hospital official said Monday.
FDA calls idea of half-dosing Moderna COVID-19 vaccines ‘premature’
The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.
The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.
UCSF agrees to build more than 1,200 homes as huge Parnassus project moves forward
UCSF has agreed to build 1,263 new housing units for its workforce, with 40 percent committed to being affordable units, as part of the Parnassus Heights expansion.
UCSF has agreed to build 1,263 new housing units for its workforce, with 40 percent committed to being affordable units, as part of the Parnassus Heights expansion.
New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.
Veteran California Capitol worker dies from COVID-19
A veteran employee at the California state Capitol died last month after contracting the coronavirus.
A veteran employee at the California state Capitol died last month after contracting the coronavirus.
Pandemic getting worse in LA as virus spreads within households
The southern half of the state has seen the worst effects of the latest surge, from the agricultural San Joaquin Valley to the Mexico border. Hospitals are swamped with patients and intensive care units don’t have any more beds for COVID-19 patients.
The southern half of the state has seen the worst effects of the latest surge, from the agricultural San Joaquin Valley to the Mexico border. Hospitals are swamped with patients and intensive care units don’t have any more beds for COVID-19 patients.
Coroner, National Guard to help with COVID-19 bodies as death toll rises
Local mortuaries say they do not have enough room to accommodate the dead and the team of California National Guardsman will assist the LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner to process the deaths.
Local mortuaries say they do not have enough room to accommodate the dead and the team of California National Guardsman will assist the LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner to process the deaths.
Some ambulances waiting hours outside ERs to bring patients in
KTVU spoke to a county EMS staffer in charge of monitoring ambulance wait times, who said on Dec. 27, three patients had to wait more than six hours for a bed at San Jose’s Regional Medical Center. One patient waited for eight hours. The hospital said it’s improved its wait times since then.
KTVU spoke to a county EMS staffer in charge of monitoring ambulance wait times, who said on Dec. 27, three patients had to wait more than six hours for a bed at San Jose’s Regional Medical Center. One patient waited for eight hours. The hospital said it’s improved its wait times since then.
Hunger cuts deeper into Bay Area than ever before, food banks say
The number of households struggling to eat has more than tripled as the virus led to a loss of jobs and incomes, according to some Bay Area estimates.
The number of households struggling to eat has more than tripled as the virus led to a loss of jobs and incomes, according to some Bay Area estimates.
Emma Goss reports
COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
Chronic pain patients suffering during pandemic due to lack of medical access
With doctor offices close, access to medication, and resources redistributed to battle COVID-19, chronic pain patients say they're suffering.
With doctor offices close, access to medication, and resources redistributed to battle COVID-19, chronic pain patients say they're suffering.
San Jose Kaiser COVID-19 outbreak sickens dozens
Emma Goss reports.
Emma Goss reports.
AMC aims to sell $125M in stock due to coronavirus pandemic, say SEC filings
Movie theater intends to sell millions more shares to survive pandemic
Movie theater intends to sell millions more shares to survive pandemic
Fauci, Slaoui dismiss 'spacing out' vaccine doses, insist distribution is on track
Fauci and Slaoui insisted that the government must 'follow the science'
Fauci and Slaoui insisted that the government must 'follow the science'
Bay Area ICU capacity drops to its lowest level yet
California has broken another dubious record as the number of COVID-19 patients being treated in the ICU has crossed above 4,600.
California has broken another dubious record as the number of COVID-19 patients being treated in the ICU has crossed above 4,600.