COVID-19

With Covid rates receding, California rolls back mask mandate

California will roll back its mask requirement next week for vaccinated residents in most indoor spaces next Monday.

2 years ago

Moderna Covid vaccine earns full FDA approval, launches under ‘Spikevax’ brand name

Federal regulators issued their full approval Monday of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, which formally launched under the 'Spikevax' brand name.

2 years ago

VTA sets vaccination deadlines for employees of April 29

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will require its employees and contractors to prove by April 29 that they have…

2 years ago

San Francisco eases indoor mask mandate again starting Feb. 1

San Francisco is doing away again with some face mask requirements in indoor settings as Covid-19 cases decline.

2 years ago

Covid cases decline in San Francisco as hospital peak expected this week

The average number of new Covid-19 cases per day is declining in San Francisco after hitting a record high of…

2 years ago

Free Covid tests, up to four per U.S. residence, now available via Postal Service

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Postal Service soft-launched a website Tuesday that will allow…

2 years ago

Thousands of Kaiser patients may have received less than full dose of Covid vaccine

Nearly 4,000 Kaiser patients may have received slightly less than the recommended dose of their Covid-19 vaccination last fall at…

2 years ago

Cost of private, rapid Covid tests swells into the hundreds of dollars

Although state and federal rules require Covid tests to be free or covered by health insurance, people often have to…

2 years ago

San Francisco schools, unions reach agreement over Covid protections

The unions of the San Francisco Unified School District reached an agreement Thursday night with district officials to schools open…

2 years ago

Martin Luther King Jr. annual march, parade in San Francisco cancelled

The annual march and parade in San Francisco honoring the late Martin Luther King Jr. has been cancelled for 2022…

2 years ago

Mayor presses healthcare providers: Share Covid-19 testing burden or face fines

Large healthcare providers in San Francisco will face fines if they are not providing timely access to Covid-19 testing for…

2 years ago

Covid testing sites in San Francisco reduce hours due to staffing shortage

Four Covid-19 testing sites affiliated with the San Francisco Department of Public Health will temporarily reduce its hours.

2 years ago

Oakland students petition for more Covid protection or return to online classes

A group of Oakland Unified high school students are threatening to walk off campuses if the district doesn't provide more…

2 years ago

Non-emergency calls to 911 clog system amid staffing shortfall

San Francisco officials are reminding people to only dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies as the omicron variant continues to affect…

2 years ago

Bay Area cities or reduce services, courts halt trials as Covid wave crests

The Covid surge sweeping the Bay Area is forcing cities and other government entities to close offices and limit services…

2 years ago

SF State, CSU East Bay switch back to virtual classrooms to begin Spring semester

CSU East Bay and SF State will start their spring semesters virtually in an effort to reduce the risk of…

2 years ago

Inmates, staff test positive for Covid at Sonoma County main jail

A dozen inmates and at least seven employees have tested positive for Covid-19 amid a new outbreak at the Sonoma…

2 years ago

Union: 600-plus San Francisco school teachers, aides out this week amid Covid surge

Hundreds of San Francisco Unified School District teachers and aides were out of school on Tuesday amid a surge in…

2 years ago

San Francisco reinstates indoor mask requirements amid omicron spike

San Francisco is temporarily reinstating Indoor mask requirements for specific indoor settings, starting Dec. 30, 2021 until Jan. 31, 2022.

2 years ago

San Francisco again snuffs New Year’s fireworks over Covid concerns

San Francisco leaders Tuesday announced the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve fireworks show along the waterfront due to a…

2 years ago

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