McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
New California COVID rules for hospital visitors take effect
A new rule goes into effect on Wednesday requiring anyone visiting a hospital or skilled nursing home in California to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests
The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.
Study suggests Moderna vaccine may be more effective than Pfizer against delta variant
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
'Hamilton' reopens at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre
‘Hamilton’ is back on stage in San Francisco for the first time in more than 16 months. But those going to the show will have to provide more than a ticket to get in.
Oakland school officials say district workers required to get COVID vaccine or test weekly
Just one day after the first day of school, Oakland school officials announced district staff, contractors and volunteers are now required to get the COVID-19 vaccination or to be tested weekly starting September 7.
As many as 200 San Francisco city employees ask for COVID vaccine mandate exemption
As many as 200 San Francisco city employees are pushing back against the vaccine mandate and are asking for an exemption.
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene's account for one week
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been suspended from Twitter for a week after she claimed on the social media platform that vaccines are “failing.”
France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains
The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.
Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
Washington announces COVID vaccine mandate for state workers, health care providers
Most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oc. 18 or will lose their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Reba McEntire reveals she caught coronavirus despite being vaccinated: 'It's not fun to get this'
The country music star encouraged everyone to wear a mask and 'stay safe'
Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
SFO reports increase in foreign travelers getting vaccinated at the airport
'Vaccine tourism' is the fastest-growing category of visitors to the San Francisco International Airport's medical clinic.
Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show
Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the delta variant surges -- and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice were more than twice as likely to get reinfected.
United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
San Francisco General offering supplemental shots to those who received J&J vaccine
Right now, most health experts are saying a booster shot is not needed, regardless of what vaccine you received. And yet SF General is still offering them, but they're not calling them booster shots; they're calling them supplemental shots.
California restaurant owners offer cash prizes to encourage employee vaccinations
Stark Reality Restaurants now has seven restaurants in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg and employs 486 people. About 85% are vaccinated against COVID-19, including all management. But that leaves about 70 individuals who are not.
Napa joins seven other Bay Area counties with public indoor mask mandate
Napa County on Thursday announced it is joining seven other Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley with an indoor mask mandate, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations.