Health experts stress importance of flu shot to avoid 'twindemic'
With the upcoming flu season on a collision course with the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been warnings of a potential “twindemic,” as health experts urged people to get their flu shot in the coming weeks. “It has never been more important to get a flu vaccine because of COVID-19,” said Dr.
With the upcoming flu season on a collision course with the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been warnings of a potential “twindemic,” as health experts urged people to get their flu shot in the coming weeks. “It has never been more important to get a flu vaccine because of COVID-19,” said Dr.
Steve Barsanti joins KTVU to talk about the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign
Steve Barsanti is an ambassador with Real Men Wear Pink of Silicon Valley. He joined KTVU to talk about this very special campaign to bring more awareness to breast cancer and raise money for research To read more about Steve's personal story or to donate to the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign, go to: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR/RMWP/RMWPCY20WER?px=33866080&pg=personal&fr_id=97754
Steve Barsanti is an ambassador with Real Men Wear Pink of Silicon Valley. He joined KTVU to talk about this very special campaign to bring more awareness to breast cancer and raise money for research To read more about Steve's personal story or to donate to the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign, go to: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR/RMWP/RMWPCY20WER?px=33866080&pg=personal&fr_id=97754
EDD sends laid off bus driver waiting for unemployment check 97 letters that weren’t hers
A San Francisco school bus driver who was laid off due to the pandemic says she applied for unemployment benefits through the Employment Development Department back on July 3, but still hasn't received an unemployment check.
A San Francisco school bus driver who was laid off due to the pandemic says she applied for unemployment benefits through the Employment Development Department back on July 3, but still hasn't received an unemployment check.
San Francisco surpasses 10,000 cases of novel coronavirus
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Tuesday afternoon.
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Tuesday afternoon.
State pumps brakes on partial reopening in Marin County
An abrupt about-face for businesses partially reopening in Marin County left businesses like Three Sisters Nail Salon in San Rafael scrambling to make it all work.
An abrupt about-face for businesses partially reopening in Marin County left businesses like Three Sisters Nail Salon in San Rafael scrambling to make it all work.
State allows Santa Clara, Santa Cruz counties to reopen more businesses
Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Amador, Orange and Placer counties all moved into the "red" tier, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Amador, Orange and Placer counties all moved into the "red" tier, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
14 Marin County schools reopen for in-person classes
A 15th school had also received approval to open, but the school decided against re-opening Monday night after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
A 15th school had also received approval to open, but the school decided against re-opening Monday night after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
SF supe calls for investigation into 'unlawful' Ocean Beach party Saturday
After more than 1,000 people crowded onto San Francisco's Ocean Beach on Saturday to celebrate Burning Man, city Supervisor Catherine Stefani on Tuesday urged the city attorney and district attorney to investigate and pursue any potential charges against the party promoters.
After more than 1,000 people crowded onto San Francisco's Ocean Beach on Saturday to celebrate Burning Man, city Supervisor Catherine Stefani on Tuesday urged the city attorney and district attorney to investigate and pursue any potential charges against the party promoters.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
Man hires live mariachi band, serenades wife sick with COVID-19 outside hospital
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Doctors studying link between obesity and serious COVID-19 cases
In the early days of the pandemic, doctors noticed something about the people severely ill from COVID-19: Many were obese.
In the early days of the pandemic, doctors noticed something about the people severely ill from COVID-19: Many were obese.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
LAPD breaks up house party with hundreds of attendees defying health orders in Woodland Hills
The Los Angeles Police Department was called to a house party early Tuesday to a Woodland Hills neighborhood where hundreds of people gathered, defying local health orders.
The Los Angeles Police Department was called to a house party early Tuesday to a Woodland Hills neighborhood where hundreds of people gathered, defying local health orders.
In last-minute decision, state bars Marin County from moving forward with business reopenings for now
The decision comes after the state reanalyzed its data and applied a new method for determining a county’s position on the four-tiered monitoring framework, the county said.
The decision comes after the state reanalyzed its data and applied a new method for determining a county’s position on the four-tiered monitoring framework, the county said.
Allegiant Air passenger removed after allegedly asking flight attendant to wear face mask
A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.
A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.
Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Once dubbed 'Bay Area's best rock club,' Oakland venue closes doors for good
In 2008, the East Bay Express named the Uptown, the Bay Area's best rock club.
In 2008, the East Bay Express named the Uptown, the Bay Area's best rock club.
'A lot of wishful thinking': Experts say usefulness of COVID-19 antibody tests still unclear
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
India moves into 2nd place behind US in COVID-19 cases amid economic pain
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.