US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
COVID-19 was leading cause of US duty-related police deaths in 2020, study finds
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
Oakland teen, who was told she would never walk on her own, walks the stage for graduation
Oakland teen Jordan DeBose Holman, who has spent most of her life in a wheelchair was told that she would never be able to walk on her own. But last month, she walked the stage to receive her diploma as she was celebrated for defying the odds and proving "the doubters wrong."
San Francisco health officials identify 1st probable case of monkeypox in resident
San Francisco is the latest California city to report a probable case of monkeypox on Friday. Health officials say they are prepared for this case and others should more occur.
San Francisco COVID surge coincides with Pride month, NBA Finals
COVID rates are on the rise. SF's health department says now is a prudent time to resume wearing masks in indoor settings, choose outdoor gatherings over indoor gatherings whenever possible, and use rapid tests as needed to determine who is infected and should isolate.
Alameda County stands alone in requiring indoor mask mandate
Alameda County is the only jurisdiction in the San Francisco Bay Area that is initiating an indoor mask mandate, KTVU has learned.
Alameda County reinstates indoor mask mandate
Beginning Friday, June 3, masks must be worn in indoor settings including offices, restaurants, public transportation, and other public places in Alameda County due to the rising number of COVID cases.
San Francisco's current COVID surge sees 500 new cases a day, so where are the restrictions?
COVID-19 cases are once again surging here in the Bay Area with an average of 500 new cases every day in San Francisco. But this time around, we aren't' seeing city and county governments across the region implementing new COVID restrictions.
Warriors jubilant celebration as Gary Payton II named NBA community service award winner
To jubilant cheers and excitement, Warriors Gary Payton II learns he's winner of the NBA 2021-22 community service award.
California man, 78, gets high school diploma 6 decades later
For 60 years, Ted Sams regretted missing his high school graduation.
Gov. Newsom tests positive for COVID
Gov. Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and is "currently experiencing mild symptoms," he said in a tweet.
UCLA reinstates indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID cases
Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.
Pediatricians urge COVID booster shots for kids 5 to 11
One doctor said with so many intergenerational households, it's important for kids and older adults to get vaccinated and boosted.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo tests positive for COVID-19
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo revealed he has tested positive for COVID-19, he said in a statement issued on Monday
Berkeley Unified must mask up again with rising COVID cases
Berkeley Unified School District will require students and staff to wear a mask starting Monday morning. The latest mandate is expected to stay in place until the end of the school year.
Berkeley USD to reinstate indoor mask mandate through end of school year
Students and staff of Berkeley Unified School District are required to wear mask indoor through the end of the school year, district officials announced Friday.
State boosts 'test and treat' capacity, urges booster vaccines as cases continue to rise
COVID-19 testing capacity will expand across the state in the coming weeks as public health officials in an effort to make it easier to access both testing and prescription treatments, state health officials said Wednesday.