Woman mourns loss of sister, an avid Oakland A's fan, to COVID
The family of a woman from Oakland who died of complications from the coronavirus is sharing her story. They're hoping it may save some lives.
The family of a woman from Oakland who died of complications from the coronavirus is sharing her story. They're hoping it may save some lives.
'Save my life': Georgia deputy searching for kidney donor
The Georgia law enforcement officer is hoping he can find someone with a blood type match that can help donate a kidney and save his life.
The Georgia law enforcement officer is hoping he can find someone with a blood type match that can help donate a kidney and save his life.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
Stonecrest mayor accused of receiving $50K kickback from church
A new report outlines new accusations Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary accepted kickbacks from businesses and churches that received federal COVID-10 CARES Act funding.
A new report outlines new accusations Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary accepted kickbacks from businesses and churches that received federal COVID-10 CARES Act funding.
Many seniors working through the pandemic can't afford to retire
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
US, WHO to send oxygen, other COVID-19 supplies to India amid deadly surge in cases
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
Georgia's mass vaccination sites to shift to Johnson & Johnson shots in May
Georgia’s eight mass vaccination sites will start to phase out the use of the Pfizer vaccine starting at the end of the month, according to Gov. Brian Kemp.
Georgia’s eight mass vaccination sites will start to phase out the use of the Pfizer vaccine starting at the end of the month, according to Gov. Brian Kemp.
Georgia to lift pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
The Georgia Department of Public Health said Monday it will lift the statewide pause on administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after pausing over safety concerns.
The Georgia Department of Public Health said Monday it will lift the statewide pause on administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after pausing over safety concerns.
NIH to study COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness on patients with compromised immune systems
The National Institutes of Health is launching a study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact patients with weakened immune systems, since vaccines typically require a healthy working immune system to fight a virus.
The National Institutes of Health is launching a study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact patients with weakened immune systems, since vaccines typically require a healthy working immune system to fight a virus.
UCSF confirms man experienced blood clots after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
Smyrna rescinds city's mask mandate
A spokesperson for the city of Smyrna on Monday said a low rate of COVID-19 cases prompted officials to rescind a local executive order requiring masks in the city.
A spokesperson for the city of Smyrna on Monday said a low rate of COVID-19 cases prompted officials to rescind a local executive order requiring masks in the city.
Vice President Harris tells UN it's time now to prepare for next pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
Biden administration expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Biden signs law designating sesame as major food allergen, requires labeling on packaged foods
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that makes sesame the ninth major allergen in the United States, requiring food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023.
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that makes sesame the ninth major allergen in the United States, requiring food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023.
Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
EU launches legal action against COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca over dose shortage
The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.
The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.