Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Federal health officials planning to get coronavirus shots to nursing homes
The nation has 15,000-16,000 nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be another 20,000-45,000 assisted living facilities and similar kinds of settings for elderly and disabled people.
The nation has 15,000-16,000 nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be another 20,000-45,000 assisted living facilities and similar kinds of settings for elderly and disabled people.
Global struggles continue as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 40 million
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
Mounting evidence ties blood type to COVID-19 risk, O may help, A may hurt
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
Trump calls Fauci a 'disaster,' says people are tired of hearing about COVID-19
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
Poll: 1 in 4 US workers have weighed quitting under strains of pandemic concerns
The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work. But many of those still working are fearful, distressed and stretched thin.
The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work. But many of those still working are fearful, distressed and stretched thin.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended - again
Canadian authorities have extended the U.S-Canada border closure through at least Nov. 21.
Canadian authorities have extended the U.S-Canada border closure through at least Nov. 21.
Free COVID-19 testing at Union City BART station
The station, at 10 Union Square, will be open Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering free testing to all community members.
The station, at 10 Union Square, will be open Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering free testing to all community members.
Wales to implement 2-week 'firebreak' lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike
All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.
All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.
San Mateo County launches COVID-19 compliance unit
Under the county's health order, businesses must implement social distancing protocols, require face coverings, and provide hand sanitizer or soap and water.
Under the county's health order, businesses must implement social distancing protocols, require face coverings, and provide hand sanitizer or soap and water.
Foundation gives $5M to Bay Area food banks during coronavirus pandemic
Michael Boskin, president of the Koret Foundation, said these grants are doubled through 20204 as the pandemic has caused the number of people requiring assistance to "skyrocket."
Michael Boskin, president of the Koret Foundation, said these grants are doubled through 20204 as the pandemic has caused the number of people requiring assistance to "skyrocket."
China's economy accelerates as coronavirus recovery gains strength
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
Coronavirus cases top 40 million worldwide
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.
Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
Pacifica yoga studio slapped with a warning for not complying with coronavirus health order
Azenith Smith reports.
Azenith Smith reports.
Study finds spike in gun sales during pandemic
Researchers at UC Davis compiled the data in the study.
Researchers at UC Davis compiled the data in the study.
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
With millions more COVID-19 rapid tests available, results become difficult to track
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
Rural Midwest hospitals struggling to handle COVID-19 surge
Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn’t see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August.
Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn’t see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August.