Put off routine dental visits until virus risk slows, WHO says
The organization says dentists and hygienists are at higher-than-average risk of being infected by the novel coronavirus and passing it on to patients.
The organization says dentists and hygienists are at higher-than-average risk of being infected by the novel coronavirus and passing it on to patients.
Stanford and Cal react to Pac 12 season postponement
Pac-12 football, all sports, are canceled this season because of health concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. The hope is play will return in the spring.
Pac-12 football, all sports, are canceled this season because of health concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. The hope is play will return in the spring.
Mayor details proposed COVID budget, case numbers trending in right direction
The proposed budget allocates $446.1 million to make sure the city has the financial means to meet citywide priorities set forth by the COVID-19 Command Center, Breed said.
The proposed budget allocates $446.1 million to make sure the city has the financial means to meet citywide priorities set forth by the COVID-19 Command Center, Breed said.
New programs are opening their doors for students this fall
From daycares to sports camps, new programs are opening their doors for students this fall.
From daycares to sports camps, new programs are opening their doors for students this fall.
Santa Clara County supervisors extend eviction moratorium to date TBD
Amid a ticking "eviction time bomb" in Santa Clara County, the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an extension on the eviction moratorium for both private and commercial tenants.
Amid a ticking "eviction time bomb" in Santa Clara County, the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an extension on the eviction moratorium for both private and commercial tenants.
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine
Though COVID-19 hasn't even been around for a year, nearly 740,000 people have died from it worldwide. The intense global search for a vaccine or a pill has many asking: when?
Though COVID-19 hasn't even been around for a year, nearly 740,000 people have died from it worldwide. The intense global search for a vaccine or a pill has many asking: when?
SF 'Street Crisis Response Team' to replace police on behavioral health calls
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced the creation of a new 24-hour Street Crisis Response Team that would be used to respond to behavioral health emergencies in the place of law enforcement.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced the creation of a new 24-hour Street Crisis Response Team that would be used to respond to behavioral health emergencies in the place of law enforcement.
When does the extra $400 unemployment benefit start?
Trump's efforts to partially restore the sweetened jobless benefits, which expired at the end of July, hinges on cash-strapped states being able to adapt a new unemployment system and fund one-fourth of the aid.
Trump's efforts to partially restore the sweetened jobless benefits, which expired at the end of July, hinges on cash-strapped states being able to adapt a new unemployment system and fund one-fourth of the aid.
Chronic fatigue syndrome may linger after COVID-19 recovery, medical experts say
Medical experts believe some recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition which can keep a person bedridden and unable to work for months.
Medical experts believe some recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition which can keep a person bedridden and unable to work for months.
Families participate in experiment to help answer questions about children's role in spreading COVID-19
Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.
Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.
COVID-19 cases in children increase 90% in 4 weeks
New figures showed that COVID-19 cases among children in the U.S. saw a 90 percent increase over four weeks.
New figures showed that COVID-19 cases among children in the U.S. saw a 90 percent increase over four weeks.
Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
More coronavirus cases found in New Zealand after 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
SF Mayor Breed outlines proposed budget for COVID-19 response
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, joined by Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax, on Tuesday outlined the city's proposed budget for COVID-19 investments.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, joined by Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax, on Tuesday outlined the city's proposed budget for COVID-19 investments.
Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
Governor gives few details on top California public health director's exit
Sandra Shewry, vice president of external engagement for California Health Care Foundation, will fill the role of acting health director, the health and human services department said. Dr. Erica Pan, who was recently appointed state epidemiologist, will be the acting state public health officer.
Sandra Shewry, vice president of external engagement for California Health Care Foundation, will fill the role of acting health director, the health and human services department said. Dr. Erica Pan, who was recently appointed state epidemiologist, will be the acting state public health officer.
Need a mask? In one California town, they appear to be growing on trees
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Pac-12 leaders could delay or nix football season over coronavirus health concerns
There are concerns about reports that young athletes who contract coronavirus, don't have severe immediate symptoms, but then later, have problems with inflamed heart muscles.
There are concerns about reports that young athletes who contract coronavirus, don't have severe immediate symptoms, but then later, have problems with inflamed heart muscles.
Russia announces it has registered a COVID-19 vaccine
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism.
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism.