Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?

Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.

Stay-at-home order triggered for Sacramento region, includes Tahoe

California authorities are placing the greater Sacramento region, which includes Lake Tahoe, under the state's most restrictive coronavirus rules because capacity in hospital intensive care units has fallen below 15%. 

Stay-at-home order triggered for Sacramento region, includes Tahoe
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California authorities are placing the greater Sacramento region, which includes Lake Tahoe,�under the state's most restrictive coronavirus rules because capacity in hospital intensive care units has fallen below 15%.�

Danville spike in COVID cases comes as some restaurants defy orders

The Town of Danville is seeing a spike in coronavirus cases, which has raised enough of a concern that the town manager has urged residents to take precautions.

Worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccine set to begin

With the pandemic dragging on with worsening case numbers and ICU capacity stretched thin, there's no time to waste in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine.

DoorDash delivers 86% gain in stock market debut

What’s not yet clear is whether DoorDash can keep the momentum going even if delivery demand eases in a post-pandemic world.

Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’

Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”

UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine

U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.

10,000 restaurants closed over last 3 months, report says

While the COVID-19 pandemic has already forced more than 110,000 restaurants out of business this year, a new report from the National Restaurant Association suggests time is running out for thousands more.

Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

Bay Area could receive vaccine by next week if FDA approves use

"We're hearing from the state that we could be receiving vaccines shipped to our local health department as soon as the 15th of December," said Dr. Christopher Farnitano, the Contra Costa County Health Officer.

San Jose hospital now at full ICU capacity because of coronavirus

At San Jose Regional Medical Center, their ICU is now at capacity. On Wednesday morning, staff was caring for 66 COVID-19 patients.