Trump says COVID-19 diagnosis was 'blessing in disguise,' touts experimental antibody drug
President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.
President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.
Indoor dining poses challenges for businesses and workers alike
Restaurant workers say they don’t feel safe with the shift to indoor dining, and feel trapped because they probably can’t collect unemployment if they quit.
Restaurant workers say they don’t feel safe with the shift to indoor dining, and feel trapped because they probably can’t collect unemployment if they quit.
Coronavirus can live on skin for 9 hours, Japanese researchers say
A recent study by researchers in Japan found that COVID-19 can survive on human skin for nine hours.
A recent study by researchers in Japan found that COVID-19 can survive on human skin for nine hours.
President Trump returns to the Oval Office, White House confirms
President Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
President Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
AP source: 2 more Titans test positive, Pats cancel practice
Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.
Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.
California governor’s staff member positive for COVID-19
The staff member had not interacted with Newsom or with staff that routinely interacts with the governor, the statement said.
The staff member had not interacted with Newsom or with staff that routinely interacts with the governor, the statement said.
In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of virus aid
In a barrage of tweets, Trump pressed for passage of these chunks of assistance, an about-face from his abrupt and puzzling move on Tuesday afternoon to abandon talks with a longtime rival, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
In a barrage of tweets, Trump pressed for passage of these chunks of assistance, an about-face from his abrupt and puzzling move on Tuesday afternoon to abandon talks with a longtime rival, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
These Bay Area counties did not meet California's coronavirus equity benchmarks
Counties with big gaps in test positivity rates in poorer neighborhoods and communities of color may not be allowed to move forward by opening restaurants, salons, gyms and the like, and they must show a plan how they will funnel more money toward testing and contact tracing in coronavirus hotspots.
Counties with big gaps in test positivity rates in poorer neighborhoods and communities of color may not be allowed to move forward by opening restaurants, salons, gyms and the like, and they must show a plan how they will funnel more money toward testing and contact tracing in coronavirus hotspots.
Trump administration to limit skilled-worker visas citing COVID-19 job losses
The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas.
The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas.
Workers say 5-day hospital strike in Alameda County is not about pay
The nurses on strike want the Alameda County board of supervisors to take over from the volunteer board of trustees that currently oversees the hosptials in the Alameda Health Services system.
The nurses on strike want the Alameda County board of supervisors to take over from the volunteer board of trustees that currently oversees the hosptials in the Alameda Health Services system.
Californians awaiting unemployment funds still struggle to meet basic needs
While unemployment claims are on hold for two weeks as the agency addresses backlogged applications and fraud, many eligible Californians have been awaiting their checks for months. It’s time they can’t afford, as they cannot meet basic needs and fall behind on bills.
While unemployment claims are on hold for two weeks as the agency addresses backlogged applications and fraud, many eligible Californians have been awaiting their checks for months. It’s time they can’t afford, as they cannot meet basic needs and fall behind on bills.
Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
San Francisco’s office vacancy rate skyrockets, pandemic to blame
The number of vacant offices in San Francisco is skyrocketing and the ongoing pandemic is to blame.
The number of vacant offices in San Francisco is skyrocketing and the ongoing pandemic is to blame.
Free rapid Covid-testing at Oakland International Airport
Testing at airports, it is hoped, will ease the minds of would-be travelers who are worried about the safety of flying amid the ongoing pandemic.
Testing at airports, it is hoped, will ease the minds of would-be travelers who are worried about the safety of flying amid the ongoing pandemic.
Trump's tweet angers COVID-19 survivors
Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.
Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.
Six Flags announces new pandemic-tailored Halloween event at Vallejo theme park
As people contemplate how to safely celebrate Halloween amid the pandemic this year, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo on Tuesday invited guests to its new BOO 2020! event, specially tailored for the entire family with safety protocols in place.
As people contemplate how to safely celebrate Halloween amid the pandemic this year, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo on Tuesday invited guests to its new BOO 2020! event, specially tailored for the entire family with safety protocols in place.
Stephen Miller, Trump senior adviser, tests positive for COVID-19
Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and speechwriter, tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday after previously testing negative.
Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and speechwriter, tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday after previously testing negative.
State to start tracking inequity of coronavirus spread
California will start tracking a metric intended to determine the inequity of the coronavirus' spread, the state's two top public health officials said Tuesday.
California will start tracking a metric intended to determine the inequity of the coronavirus' spread, the state's two top public health officials said Tuesday.
FDA publishes COVID-19 vaccine guidelines opposed by White House
The FDA released updated safety standards for COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday after the White House blocked their formal release.
The FDA released updated safety standards for COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday after the White House blocked their formal release.
Chiefs of Army, Navy, Air Force quarantined after top Coast Guard official tests positive for COVID-19
The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus.
The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus.