Full briefing: California's epidemiologist lays out elementary school waiver guidelines
California's epidemiologist and deputy director for infectious diseases outlined on Tuesday how elementary schools can get waivers if they want to teach in person when school starts in a matter of days and weeks.
California's epidemiologist and deputy director for infectious diseases outlined on Tuesday how elementary schools can get waivers if they want to teach in person when school starts in a matter of days and weeks.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens to over 100 products
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
22nd San Quentin inmate dies of coronavirus
Activists have been working to release more incarcerated people from jails and prisons, which have been described as tinderboxes of the deadly virus.
Activists have been working to release more incarcerated people from jails and prisons, which have been described as tinderboxes of the deadly virus.
‘Shame on all of you’: Obituary blames politicians and 'selfish people' for man’s COVID-19 death
The obituary called out the “ignorant, self centered and selfish people” who refused to follow advice of medical experts amid the pandemic.
The obituary called out the “ignorant, self centered and selfish people” who refused to follow advice of medical experts amid the pandemic.
‘Too many are selfish’: US nears 5 million virus cases
The nation has recorded more than 155,000 dead in a little more than six months and is fast approaching an almost off-the-charts 5 million COVID-19 infections.
The nation has recorded more than 155,000 dead in a little more than six months and is fast approaching an almost off-the-charts 5 million COVID-19 infections.
Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?
Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?
Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?
It's possible for some California elementary schools to teach in person if they get a waiver
If counties have more than 200 cases per 100,000 people in the last 14 days, they won’t be considered for a waiver.
If counties have more than 200 cases per 100,000 people in the last 14 days, they won’t be considered for a waiver.
San Mateo supervisor proposes fines for violating COVID-19 rules
Canepa believes it's time to "double down" on mask compliance, according to a news release from his office.
Canepa believes it's time to "double down" on mask compliance, according to a news release from his office.
Newsom says don't let your guard down as coronavirus slows in California
Governor Gavin Newsom is highlighting some good news on the Covid front, but tempering it with caution.
Governor Gavin Newsom is highlighting some good news on the Covid front, but tempering it with caution.
San Rafael has highest number of COVID-19 cases in Marin County
Three quarters of all confirmed cases of COVID-19 are among the Latino and Hispanic community in Marin County.
Three quarters of all confirmed cases of COVID-19 are among the Latino and Hispanic community in Marin County.
Out of work Bay Area teacher on a mission to help others
A Bay Area teacher who lost his job amid the pandemic is now facing eviction.
A Bay Area teacher who lost his job amid the pandemic is now facing eviction.
San Jose announces public-private partnership to connect students to the internet
As part of a larger effort to bridge the digital divide, Mayor Sam Liccardo announced Monday that the city of San Jose will provide 11,000 hotspots with unlimited 4G LTE data plans to unconnected students and residents through a new partnership with AT&T.
As part of a larger effort to bridge the digital divide, Mayor Sam Liccardo announced Monday that the city of San Jose will provide 11,000 hotspots with unlimited 4G LTE data plans to unconnected students and residents through a new partnership with AT&T.
CDC forecast shows nearly 20,000 more Americans could die of COVID-19 by Aug. 22
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
CA lawmakers scramble to prevent mass evictions; health experts warn of "terrible consequences"
State Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, and a group of public health officials expressed concern Monday about the potential for millions of renters across the state to be evicted later this month.
State Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, and a group of public health officials expressed concern Monday about the potential for millions of renters across the state to be evicted later this month.
Teachers union, OUSD still at odds over distance learning plan with fall semester one week away
The Oakland NAACP strongly condemned a teacher protest, that would have stopped by the home of Superintendent Dr.
The Oakland NAACP strongly condemned a teacher protest, that would have stopped by the home of Superintendent Dr.
State, county officials call for continued COVID-19 eviction protections in California
Statewide emergency protections for renters, intended to prevent evictions during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, are expected to end Aug. 14.
Statewide emergency protections for renters, intended to prevent evictions during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, are expected to end Aug. 14.
Progress slow on coronavirus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Johns Hopkins interactive tool shows how state shutdowns, reopenings may have affected COVID-19 cases, deaths
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The 'Imperial approach:' Newsom describes how targeted strategies can cause dip in virus
Gov. Gavin Newsom said this data is "encouraging," but no one should feel complacent about letting up on coronavirus rules and protocols.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said this data is "encouraging," but no one should feel complacent about letting up on coronavirus rules and protocols.