Trump makes call for new White House doctor's virus advice
Trump last week announced that Dr. Scott Atlas, a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, has joined the White House as a pandemic adviser.
Trump last week announced that Dr. Scott Atlas, a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, has joined the White House as a pandemic adviser.
New Zealand delays election after COVID-19 outbreak in Auckland
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has chosen to delay New Zealand’s national elections by four weeks as the country deals with a new coronavirus outbreak in its largest city Auckland.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has chosen to delay New Zealand’s national elections by four weeks as the country deals with a new coronavirus outbreak in its largest city Auckland.
SF Supervisors Committee examines school district's fall plan as distance learning resumes Monday
Because San Francisco remains on the state watchlist due to the high number of COVID-19 cases, school district officials said it's not clear when schools can reopen.
Because San Francisco remains on the state watchlist due to the high number of COVID-19 cases, school district officials said it's not clear when schools can reopen.
Mosquitoes found near Byron test positive for West Nile virus
The infected mosquitoes are the first sign of the virus so far this year in the county, where August and September are usually the peak months of West Nile cases in humans.
The infected mosquitoes are the first sign of the virus so far this year in the county, where August and September are usually the peak months of West Nile cases in humans.
Buyer steps in, saves Daly City’s Seton Hospital from closure
The CEO of Seton says he believes if they continue to focus on quality care and use their resources wisely, they can be around long-term.
The CEO of Seton says he believes if they continue to focus on quality care and use their resources wisely, they can be around long-term.
Financially struggling zoos could be latest pandemic victims
The bears and petting pigs miss the children, though, and are seeking more attention from zookeepers.
The bears and petting pigs miss the children, though, and are seeking more attention from zookeepers.
Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Cooling centers help cope with extreme heat in the South Bay
All over the Bay Area, cities are trying to figure out how to cope with a heat wave, in the middle of a pandemic. Officials in San Jose, say it presents an extra layer of challenges.
All over the Bay Area, cities are trying to figure out how to cope with a heat wave, in the middle of a pandemic. Officials in San Jose, say it presents an extra layer of challenges.
Bay Area heat wave will likely bring droves to beaches as pandemic persists
“People will want to take off their masks when it’s hot,”UCSF epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford said. “Don’t do it.”
“People will want to take off their masks when it’s hot,”UCSF epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford said. “Don’t do it.”
COVID-19 researcher breaks down the race to find a vaccine
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Rashid Chotani for our weekly interview. Chotani has advised the CDC and is a leading figure in the fight against COVID-19 in the US. Chotani and his colleagues are on the verge of certifying a breakthrough in a new testing method for the novel coronavirus, which began FDA-level trials on Monday, March 30. He and his team have also developed a new app, which has been endorsed by leaders including President Trump, designed to bring legitimate, informative, and up-to-date COVID-19 information to the international public.
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Rashid Chotani for our weekly interview. Chotani has advised the CDC and is a leading figure in the fight against COVID-19 in the US. Chotani and his colleagues are on the verge of certifying a breakthrough in a new testing method for the novel coronavirus, which began FDA-level trials on Monday, March 30. He and his team have also developed a new app, which has been endorsed by leaders including President Trump, designed to bring legitimate, informative, and up-to-date COVID-19 information to the international public.
President Donald Trump holds a Friday news briefing from the White House
President Trump started the press briefing shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020.
President Trump started the press briefing shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020.
Gov. Gavin Newsom provides Friday update on coronavirus in the state
The briefing was held at noon on Friday, August 14, 2020. Others, including Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond and Tom Steyer, spoke during the briefing.
The briefing was held at noon on Friday, August 14, 2020. Others, including Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond and Tom Steyer, spoke during the briefing.
'No one's trying to mask that:' California governor says he's ultimately responsible for pandemic response
Gov. Gavin Newsom, under pressure from business leaders, allowed parts of the economy to begin reopening under a complicated, county-by-county process. Within weeks he reversed course as confirmed cases and the positive test rate rose.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, under pressure from business leaders, allowed parts of the economy to begin reopening under a complicated, county-by-county process. Within weeks he reversed course as confirmed cases and the positive test rate rose.
Attendees sit on own platforms at socially distanced outdoor concert held in UK amid pandemic
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert, is hospitalized in New York
The White House did not immediately release details about why Robert Trump had been hospitalized, but officials said that he was seriously ill.
The White House did not immediately release details about why Robert Trump had been hospitalized, but officials said that he was seriously ill.
US, Mexico and Canada agree to extend non-essential travel ban through Sept. 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
San Francisco man leads bike rides while also supporting small businesses
Now, there are three rides a week, and some have had more than 100 riders show up. Anyone can participate, and the meet-ups are posted on Instagram.
Now, there are three rides a week, and some have had more than 100 riders show up. Anyone can participate, and the meet-ups are posted on Instagram.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
California school in violation of health order ordered to close
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.