FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
As COVID-19 deaths in California hit record high, San Francisco implements new quarantine
Christien Kafton reports on the new mandatory quarantine period that travelers coming to San Francisco must adhere by.
Christien Kafton reports on the new mandatory quarantine period that travelers coming to San Francisco must adhere by.
‘It almost killed me’: COVID-19 survivor has a warning for anyone letting their guard down
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
2nd COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna set for FDA approval in US after panel endorsement
A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday by Moderna, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.
A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday by Moderna, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
New coronavirus record set in California as death toll claims nearly 400 lives in one day
California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide.
California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide.
2020: Things that changed in the tumultuous year may never go back to the way they were
Only time will tell how the coronavirus pandemic ultimately shapes our world, but here are some of the ways it could change society in the long term.
Only time will tell how the coronavirus pandemic ultimately shapes our world, but here are some of the ways it could change society in the long term.
US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Coronavirus transfers from San Quentin prison now on indefinite pause
While the goal of prison rights advocates is ultimately to get medically vulnerable inmates to be released from prison, attorney Don Specter noted that transferring older and sick inmates to other prisons across the state could be an even deadlier disaster.
While the goal of prison rights advocates is ultimately to get medically vulnerable inmates to be released from prison, attorney Don Specter noted that transferring older and sick inmates to other prisons across the state could be an even deadlier disaster.
California judge extends strip-club exemption from lockdown
The scope of San Diego Superior Court Judge Joel Wohlfeil’s preliminary injunction appeared to extend far beyond the two clubs that sued the state to potentially all of the thousands of restaurants in San Diego County.
The scope of San Diego Superior Court Judge Joel Wohlfeil’s preliminary injunction appeared to extend far beyond the two clubs that sued the state to potentially all of the thousands of restaurants in San Diego County.
2nd healthcare worker in Alaska reports adverse reaction to COVID vaccine
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Next in line for vaccinations: care workers at assisted living facilities and nursing homes
In Santa Clara County, health officials on Thursday morning will start to administer the COVID vaccine to people who work at assisted living facilities.
In Santa Clara County, health officials on Thursday morning will start to administer the COVID vaccine to people who work at assisted living facilities.
'Hospitals are under siege': California sets records for cases, deaths as virus surges
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.
Best Christmas delivery ever: Doses of Pfizer vaccine at UCSF
As the staff carried the doses into the hospital for the first round of injections, it was an emotional moment, with people lining the hallway applauding for what could be the beginning of the end to the coronavirus pandemic.
As the staff carried the doses into the hospital for the first round of injections, it was an emotional moment, with people lining the hallway applauding for what could be the beginning of the end to the coronavirus pandemic.
French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
PARIS (AP) -- French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19, the presidential Elysee Palace announced on Thursday.
PARIS (AP) -- French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19, the presidential Elysee Palace announced on Thursday.
Bay Area business owners frustrated over three week stay-at-home order
The entire Bay Area region is under a mandatory stay at home order after available ICU bed capacity slipped below 15%. The drop in ICU bed capacity triggered the change.
The entire Bay Area region is under a mandatory stay at home order after available ICU bed capacity slipped below 15%. The drop in ICU bed capacity triggered the change.
Calls grow to vaccinate teachers next in order to reopen schools, resume in-person learning
Rallies were held across the Bay Area Tuesday and Wednesday to call for solidifying a concerted push for in-person learning.
Rallies were held across the Bay Area Tuesday and Wednesday to call for solidifying a concerted push for in-person learning.
Biden’s team urges Americans to stay home on Inauguration Day and watch ceremony online
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has asked the public to stay home on Inauguration Day in a bid to stave off an increase of COVID-19 cases.
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has asked the public to stay home on Inauguration Day in a bid to stave off an increase of COVID-19 cases.
Bay Area to go under stay-at-home order after ICU capacity drops
The ICU capacity for the 11-county Bay Area region fell to 12.9% on Wednesday, triggering the mandatory stay-at-home order that forces a number of closures and modifications.
The ICU capacity for the 11-county Bay Area region fell to 12.9% on Wednesday, triggering the mandatory stay-at-home order that forces a number of closures and modifications.