U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

SF awaits confirmation in four probable monkeypox cases

San Francisco has now identified a total of four probable monkeypox cases among residents. Health officials await CDC confirmation.

2 years ago

State drops public transit mask requirement, Bay Area agencies follow

The California Department of Health Wednesday dropped its public transportation mask requirement. Bay Area transit agencies quickly followed.

2 years ago

Transit agencies split on mask requirements in wake of CDC mandate ruling

Transit agencies and operators are interpreting the CDC mask mandate ruling differently. Here's the latest on Bay Area transit mask…

2 years ago

CDC may have misjudged California Covid-19 risk with old data

The CDC may have misjudged Covid-19 risk for several California counties by relying on old data.

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

Marin County to drop mask mandate in most indoor spaces, though use still recommended

Marin County will Monday lift a local mask mandate requiring face coverings in indoor public places, county health officials announced…

2 years ago

Bay Area health officers issue guidelines for easing mask requirements

Eight Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley have issued a joint statement outlining how and when indoor mask…

3 years ago

Tyler Perry partners with state in vaccine education outreach series

The California Department of Public Health is launching a series of public education videos in partnership with actor, director and…

3 years ago

Despite new CDC guidance, Alameda County advises residents to keep masking

Fully vaccinated Alameda County residents are advised to continue to wear masks if they don't know whether the people around…

3 years ago

Bay Area health officers echo federal guidance on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Health officers for eight greater Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley issued a joint statement Sunday in agreement…

3 years ago

Nurses push back against CDC’s weakened coronavirus containment protocols

"If nurses and health care workers aren't protected, that means patients and the public are not protected."

4 years ago

SF confirms first two COVID-19 cases

San Francisco health and city officials Thursday confirmed the first two cases of novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19. Mayor London…

4 years ago

Travel exposure suspected as origin of first Berkeley confirmed COVID-19 case

A resident of Berkeley who recently returned from travel abroad has tested posted for COVID-19, the city's health officer said…

4 years ago

Santa Clara County confirms 11th COVID-19 case amid ‘almost daily’ increase

Santa Clara County now has 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19, otherwise known as the novel coronavirus, officials said Tuesday afternoon.…

4 years ago

County confirms fourth COVID-19 case stemmed from ‘household contact’

A fourth case of COVID-19 in Santa Clara County has been confirmed, the county Public Health Department said Saturday. The…

4 years ago

Santa Clara County officials attempt to ease coronavirus risk fears

"This one case, in fact, does not raise the risk to the general public."

4 years ago

SFO cuts back dozens of flights from China as coronavirus spreads

Starting next week, the number of weekly flights to China from San Francisco will drop from 90 to 55 due…

4 years ago

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