States could receive COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

States could receive COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.

The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

Oracle relocates Redwood City headquarters to Austin, Texas

Oracle relocates Redwood City headquarters to Austin, Texas

The company is the largest employer in Redwood City, with over 6,500 employees, representing 13.5% of the jobs in that city.

The company is the largest employer in Redwood City, with over 6,500 employees, representing 13.5% of the jobs in that city.

Central Valley COVID strain could push local hospitals beyond breaking point

Central Valley COVID strain could push local hospitals beyond breaking point

Preparations are underway in Santa Clara County to handle a surge in intensive care unit patients. But the problems feared for in this county already exists in other parts of California.

Preparations are underway in Santa Clara County to handle a surge in intensive care unit patients. But the problems feared for in this county already exists in other parts of California.

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
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FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Friday, launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Friday, launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans.

Bay Area music venues wonder which stages will be left once pandemic ends

Bay Area music venues wonder which stages will be left once pandemic ends

Since the pandemic, Oakland's Uptown night club, the Starline Social Club and San Francisco's Slim's have closed permanently. Others are struggling to stay afloat.

Since the pandemic, Oakland's Uptown night club, the Starline Social Club and San Francisco's Slim's have closed permanently. Others are struggling to stay afloat.

Coronavirus researcher shares the latest developments ahead of vaccine distribution
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Coronavirus researcher shares the latest developments ahead of vaccine distribution

KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Rashid Chotani for our weekly interview. Chotani has advised the CDC and is a leading figure in the fight against COVID-19 in the US. Chotani and his colleagues are on the verge of certifying a breakthrough in a new testing method for the novel coronavirus, which began FDA-level trials on Monday, March 30. He and his team have also developed a new app, which has been endorsed by leaders including President Trump, designed to bring legitimate, informative, and up-to-date COVID-19 information to the international public.

KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Rashid Chotani for our weekly interview. Chotani has advised the CDC and is a leading figure in the fight against COVID-19 in the US. Chotani and his colleagues are on the verge of certifying a breakthrough in a new testing method for the novel coronavirus, which began FDA-level trials on Monday, March 30. He and his team have also developed a new app, which has been endorsed by leaders including President Trump, designed to bring legitimate, informative, and up-to-date COVID-19 information to the international public.

Congress passes gov't funding bill to avoid shutdown

Congress passes gov't funding bill to avoid shutdown

Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.

Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.

#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims

#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims

The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.

The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.

Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines

Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.

Electronic intensive care units being used to expand number of hospital beds

Electronic intensive care units being used to expand number of hospital beds

So-called e-ICU or electronic intensive care units have been around for more than a decade and now, they're being used to expand the number of critical care beds in case of a COVID-19 surge.

So-called e-ICU or electronic intensive care units have been around for more than a decade and now, they're being used to expand the number of critical care beds in case of a COVID-19 surge.

Some at San Quentin are being asked to indemnify prison if they get coronavirus

Some at San Quentin are being asked to indemnify prison if they get coronavirus

A spokesperson for the CDCR said the agency has asked some San Quentin inmates who are at a higher risk to contract the virus to voluntarily move to housing deemed safer than the facility's main dorm and open-cell housing.

A spokesperson for the CDCR said the agency has asked some San Quentin inmates who are at a higher risk to contract the virus to voluntarily move to housing deemed safer than the facility's main dorm and open-cell housing.