FDA warns of heart risks with malaria drug promoted heavily by Trump
In an alert, regulators flagged reports of sometimes fatal heart side effects among coronavirus patients taking hydroxychloroquine or the related drug chloroquine.
In an alert, regulators flagged reports of sometimes fatal heart side effects among coronavirus patients taking hydroxychloroquine or the related drug chloroquine.
WHO: No evidence that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be reinfected
In a scientific brief, the United Nations agency warned governments against issuing “immunity passports” or “risk-free certificates” to people who have been infected as their accuracy could not be guaranteed.
In a scientific brief, the United Nations agency warned governments against issuing “immunity passports” or “risk-free certificates” to people who have been infected as their accuracy could not be guaranteed.
Rohnert Park officials detail plans to use university campus for COVID-19 sequestering
The agreement between the county and the university, originally announced three weeks ago, "will provide a secure facility for people who are COVID positive or have tests pending, and a place for individuals experiencing homelessness who are highly vulnerable and are unable to shelter in place," according to a news release from the City of Rohnert Park.
The agreement between the county and the university, originally announced three weeks ago, "will provide a secure facility for people who are COVID positive or have tests pending, and a place for individuals experiencing homelessness who are highly vulnerable and are unable to shelter in place," according to a news release from the City of Rohnert Park.
UCSF conducting free COVID-19 testing, Latinos and Latinas encouraged to get tested
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.
WHO says previous infection with coronavirus may not prevent future infections
People who get infected could get sick again from the same virus.
People who get infected could get sick again from the same virus.
Coronavirus cases top 2.8 million globally
The United States has 933,399 cases, as of Saturday evening.
The United States has 933,399 cases, as of Saturday evening.
Healdsburg offers zero-interest loans to small businesses
Given the $600,000 funding limit, the number of available loans the city can offer depends on the number of businesses that apply.
Given the $600,000 funding limit, the number of available loans the city can offer depends on the number of businesses that apply.
Status of COVID-19 in the state and Bay Area as of Saturday, April 25
California state COVID-19 data, including the greater Bay Area region, as of Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.
California state COVID-19 data, including the greater Bay Area region, as of Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.
Trash, recycling companies see collection changes during shelter-in-place
Since shelter-in-place orders were issued on March 16, millions of people across the region have completely up-ended their normal daily routines.
Since shelter-in-place orders were issued on March 16, millions of people across the region have completely up-ended their normal daily routines.
Global death toll from coronavirus surpasses 200,000
The states of Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska started loosening restrictions on businesses despite warnings from experts that such steps might be coming too soon.
The states of Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska started loosening restrictions on businesses despite warnings from experts that such steps might be coming too soon.
Bay Area hair and nail salons are anxiously preparing to safely reopen
Many businesses are anxious to be able to re-open and making changes to do so safely.
Many businesses are anxious to be able to re-open and making changes to do so safely.
Families with loved ones inside nursing homes during pandemic cope with anxiety
Nursing homes- with their vulnerable residents- might seem ideal for COVID-19 testing. But critics say testing is spotty at best, and often launched only after people are sick and dying.
Nursing homes- with their vulnerable residents- might seem ideal for COVID-19 testing. But critics say testing is spotty at best, and often launched only after people are sick and dying.
Plan to feed California seniors during pandemic first of its kind in the nation
Gov. Newsom announced a first-of-its-kind partnership program where restaurant would receive federal funds to help deliver food to seniors in need during the pandemic.
Gov. Newsom announced a first-of-its-kind partnership program where restaurant would receive federal funds to help deliver food to seniors in need during the pandemic.
Families with loved ones inside nursing homes during pandemic cope with anxiety
For families with loved ones quarantined inside nursing homes, the pandemic has been especially hard. Not only are they separated from loved ones, the facilities have been hard hit by the virus.
For families with loved ones quarantined inside nursing homes, the pandemic has been especially hard. Not only are they separated from loved ones, the facilities have been hard hit by the virus.
Plan to feed California seniors first of its kind in the nation
Governor Newsom announced a program on Friday that allows restaurants to receive FEMA funding to deliver meals for home bound seniors. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports it's the first of its kind program in the country.
Governor Newsom announced a program on Friday that allows restaurants to receive FEMA funding to deliver meals for home bound seniors. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports it's the first of its kind program in the country.
Hair and nail salons show us adjustments they're making in order to eventually reopen
Two small business owners show KTVU's Amber Lee what adjustments they're making so they can safely reopen when stay-at-home orders are lifted.
Two small business owners show KTVU's Amber Lee what adjustments they're making so they can safely reopen when stay-at-home orders are lifted.
2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees
Federal prosecutors said on Friday that two women have been charged in a robbery at a San Francisco Walgreens, where they coughed on store employees while not wearing masks.
Federal prosecutors said on Friday that two women have been charged in a robbery at a San Francisco Walgreens, where they coughed on store employees while not wearing masks.
3-D printed supplies donated to hospital by San Jose library
The San Jose Public Library 3D-printed over 500 face shields and nearly 200 masks for healthcare organizations in need of personal protective equipment.
The San Jose Public Library 3D-printed over 500 face shields and nearly 200 masks for healthcare organizations in need of personal protective equipment.
2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees
"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.
"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.
Family-owned brewery starts pop-up food bank for unemployed food-service workers
At Eight Bridges Brewing in Livermore, the now-closed tasting room was put to a new use beginning Friday.
At Eight Bridges Brewing in Livermore, the now-closed tasting room was put to a new use beginning Friday.