Outdoor exercise banned in UC Berkeley COVID-19 lockdown
A surge of COVID-19 cases at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to extend a lockdown on about 2,000 students living in residence halls and ban them from outdoor exercise.
A surge of COVID-19 cases at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to extend a lockdown on about 2,000 students living in residence halls and ban them from outdoor exercise.
8.5K new COVID-19 cases, 180 more deaths reported in Florida
Florida's case total since the start of the pandemic is now at 1,806,805 and there have been 28,871 deaths as well.
Florida's case total since the start of the pandemic is now at 1,806,805 and there have been 28,871 deaths as well.
California edges past New York with highest coronavirus death toll
California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Unemployment claims in Florida dropped about 75 percent last week
Some 17,621 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week, a drop from the previous week’s 69,140 new claims.
Some 17,621 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week, a drop from the previous week’s 69,140 new claims.
Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Target offering employees incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
Hourly team members at Target will get up to four hours of pay and free Lyft rides to get back and forth from vaccine appointments, the company said.
Hourly team members at Target will get up to four hours of pay and free Lyft rides to get back and forth from vaccine appointments, the company said.
LA City exhausts supply of Moderna vaccine resulting in temporary closure of 5 vaccination sites
Mayor Garcetti says by tomorrow the city will exhaust its supply of first-dose Moderna vaccines, resulting in the temporary closure of Dodger Stadium and other city vaccination sites.
Mayor Garcetti says by tomorrow the city will exhaust its supply of first-dose Moderna vaccines, resulting in the temporary closure of Dodger Stadium and other city vaccination sites.
Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Fewer COVID restrictions draw some businesses to the Sunshine State
Florida reached phase three of its reopening following the coronavirus pandemic quarantine months ago;
Florida reached phase three of its reopening following the coronavirus pandemic quarantine months ago;
Epidemiologist says Florida could be in the clear from COVID-19 by June
The community could be in the clear of COVID-19 by June, one of Tampa Bay's leading epidemiologists said Wednesday, adding a change in approach could make the outlook even better.
The community could be in the clear of COVID-19 by June, one of Tampa Bay's leading epidemiologists said Wednesday, adding a change in approach could make the outlook even better.
COVID: California's first cases of South African variant detected in Bay Area
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine
Investigators say a St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant has been charged with stealing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Investigators say a St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant has been charged with stealing a COVID-19 vaccine.
N95 mask scam: Federal government says counterfeit masks sold to hospitals in at least 5 states
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Newsom: California making huge progress in fight against COVID-19; five million people vaccinated so far
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
Florida reports 7.5K new COVID-19 cases, 165 more deaths
Florida's case total since the start of the pandemic is now at 1,798,280 and its death toll at 28,691.
Florida's case total since the start of the pandemic is now at 1,798,280 and its death toll at 28,691.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
California probes whistleblower allegations from state COVID lab
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.