Spain to keep registry of people who refuse COVID-19 vaccine, will share with EU: health minister

Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.

Treasury: $600 relief checks on the way, while increase to $2,000 stalled
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$600 paper checks have been mailed and deposits will continue to roll out over the coming days. But, the increase to $2,000 has been stalled. Candese Charles reports

Carmel restaurant fined $20,000 for second coronavirus health code violation

The Monterey County District Attorney's office says starting earlier this month, the owner of the Tuck Box allowed people to eat inside and outside of the restaurant, even after receiving a notice from the county.

Mexican restaurant in Lafayette closing after 73 years

The owners say the financial difficulty stemming from the pandemic is prompting the closure. The restaurant was known for its Cadillac margaritas and serving big crowds.

What we know about the COVID variant found in the U.K.

The new strain brings new concern that it could be responsible for the recent surge in COVID cases. There is also concern that the vaccine rollout has been too slow to keep up with infections.

UK approves second COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage

Britain became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.”

What we know about the COVID variant found in the US
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A man in Colorado has the first known case of a COVID-19 variant that appears to be more easily passed between people than the original version.o

Louisiana congressman Luke Letlow dead from COVID-19

Luke Letlow, Louisiana's newest Republican member of the U.S. House, died Tuesday night from complications related to COVID-19 only days before being sworn into office.

Regeneron pilot treatment program set to begin in Southern California

Federal assistance is headed to Imperial County to assist in a first of its kind pilot treatment program using Regeneron therapeutics.

$600 COVID-19 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts as soon as Tuesday night, Mnuchin says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.

FDA recalls more hand sanitizers over potentially dangerous chemicals

The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.

‘Be aware’: Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers COVID-19 induced stroke

After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.

San Francisco prepares for a different kind of New Year’s Eve

San Francisco health leaders said there are encouraging signs that infection rates are dropping. But that good news comes with a warning about New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Playbook helps children learn about COVID-19
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A group of Bay Area nursing students has created a COVID-19 activity book for children to learn about the virus and possibly help their parents become more aware of the risks.