COVID outbreak at Kaiser San Jose leaves 77 staff members,15 patients infected
So far, at least 77 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center have the virus, with test results pending for one person.
So far, at least 77 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center have the virus, with test results pending for one person.
San Francisco's top health official says most people will get COVID-19 vaccine through physician
The nation and the Bay Area celebrated the creation of the COVID-19 vaccines, but an overwhelming majority of people still wonder when and how they will get their dose.
The nation and the Bay Area celebrated the creation of the COVID-19 vaccines, but an overwhelming majority of people still wonder when and how they will get their dose.
As COVID-19 pandemic worsens in US, most states resist tighter restrictions
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
Mill Valley calls for reversal of outdoor dining ban under state's COVID-19 order
The Mill Valley City Council is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider the ban on outdoor dining under the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
The Mill Valley City Council is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider the ban on outdoor dining under the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
Supreme Court says women seeking abortion pill must obtain it in person despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Supreme Court has ordered that women must visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Supreme Court has ordered that women must visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lack of information on COVID vaccine distribution leads to confusion
The failure of the federal government to provide certainty on the delivery of COVID vaccines to states, has everyone from local health departments to governors wondering when reliable amounts will be available.
The failure of the federal government to provide certainty on the delivery of COVID vaccines to states, has everyone from local health departments to governors wondering when reliable amounts will be available.
Santa Clara County warns of COVID vaccine misinformation
Santa Clara County officials are warning residents of text messages that falsely claim to have extra doses of the COVID vaccine.
Santa Clara County officials are warning residents of text messages that falsely claim to have extra doses of the COVID vaccine.
All airline passengers will need proof of negative COVID test to enter US
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that it is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the U.S.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that it is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the U.S.
CA's top health official sees hospitalizations leveling off
Still, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top health officer Dr. Mark Ghaly said there is a sliver of hope, with hospitalizations leveling off in the last week and vaccinations about to shift into a higher gear.
Still, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top health officer Dr. Mark Ghaly said there is a sliver of hope, with hospitalizations leveling off in the last week and vaccinations about to shift into a higher gear.
New COVID relief plan will provide $62M to small businesses in SF
Mayor London Breed is expected to announce $62 million in COVID relief during a virus update with Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax.
Mayor London Breed is expected to announce $62 million in COVID relief during a virus update with Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax.
Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive
At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.
At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.
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.