SF Coronavirus Death Reported Tuesday

This was San Francisco's first coronavirus-related death, as confirmed cases rose to 152.

San Francisco Coronavirus Cases Reach 113; More Nurses Hired

The city acquired 1 million masks for frontline healthcare workers in addition to taking steps to protect the homeless from coronavirus.

​ Coronavirus: Where To Donate Masks in San Jose

Hospitals are facing a shortage of critical medical equipment are asking the public to donate masks, among other items.

​ Coronavirus: Where To Donate Masks in San Francisco

Hospitals are facing a shortage of critical medical equipment are asking the public to donate masks, among other items.

Coronavirus: San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy Tests Positive

The deputy is assigned to the county jail.

A View From The Frontlines Of California’s COVID-19 Battle

Dr. Jeanne Noble is a professor of emergency medicine and director of the UC-San Francisco medical center response to the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Bay Area Hospitals Lack Beds To Handle Likely Cases

Even in a "moderate" scenario, hospitals in the Bay Area would struggle to treat all patients, according to a new report from ProPublica.

San Francisco Reports New Coronavirus Cases, Total Now 40

City officials urge people to practice social distancing and maintain good hygiene.

San Francisco Confirms 9 More Coronavirus Cases

San Francisco has now confirmed 37 coronavirus cases overall, including two healthcare workers at UCSF Health.

San Francisco Reports New Cases Of Coronavirus

Two of the newly identified patients are hospitalized.

Coronavirus: San Francisco Crowd Ban Hits Giants, Warriors

Giants cancel March 24 exhibition game vs. the Oakland A’s, Warriors to play on Thursday night at Chase Center before empty arena.

Coronavirus: Golden State Warriors To Play Before Empty Arena

All other scheduled events at Chase Center through March 21 will be postponed or canceled.

Coronavirus: San Francisco Giants Nix Exhibition Game Vs. A’s

Move follows the city’s ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people to help stop the spread of the coronavirus

Coronavirus: All Catholic Schools Closed In 3 Counties

The Archdiocese of San Francisco temporarily closes all 90 schools in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties because of coronavirus.

Coronavirus Fears Drive Down BART Ridership

Coronavirus fears have led to an 8 percent drop in ridership, the agency said.

Coronavirus: San Francisco State, City College, Academy Of Art

The three colleges have canceled in-person classes because of the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus: SF Confirms 5 New Cases, Brings Total To 13

The five patients are in home quarantine and are in good condition, officials said.

6 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In San Francisco

Six more San Francisco residents are infected with COVID-19, bringing the city's total to eight. All had known contact with other patients.

Cruise Ship Barred From Docking At San Francisco Cruise Terminal

21 people tested for the new coronavirus have the illness. Now everyone aboard the ship will be tested.

Coronavirus: Tests Underway On Cruise Ship Passengers, Crew

The Grand Princess is expected to dock in San Francisco, once it's given the all-clear.

Coronavirus: 2 San Francisco Cases Of Community Spread

Both patients are hospitalized, including a man in serious condition.

Coronavirus: Ocean Film Festival Postponed

More than 5,000 people from around the globe were expected to attend the San Francisco event.

2 SF-Mexico Cruise Passengers Test Positive For Coronavirus

Both passengers who tested positive for the virus are Northern California residents, officials said.

California Must Face Reality: Autism Cases Are Increasing (Opinion)

GUEST COMMENTARY: Escher is the past president of Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area, president of the National Council on Severe Autism.

San Francisco Hospitals Ranked Among America’s Best In 2020

The list from Healthgrades evaluates the top hospitals in America.

As VA Tests Keto Diet To Help Diabetic Patients, Skeptics Raise Red Flags

A partnership between Veterans Affairs and Silicon Valley startup Virta Health Corp. is focusing on providing treatment for type 2 diabetes.

City To Buy 2 Long-Term Care Facilities

San Francisco is seeking to help "unhoused people struggling with mental illness."

Man Saved With Narcan At BART Station

An EMT student gave the victim CPR before the opiate-overdose medication was given.

Coronavirus: 2 Hospitalized In San Francisco

Two people were hospitalized Monday in San Francisco with the new coronavirus after arriving from another county.

Make a Healthy Choice: Bay Area's Best Gyms

Finding a great place to exercise doesn't have to be a heavy lift. But big quality and price differences mean you should choose wisely.

California AG Details ‘Historic’ Settlement Agreement In Sutter Health Antitrust Case

The terms of the agreement are subject to approval by San Francisco Superior Court Judge Anne-Christine Massullo

San Francisco Hopes To Improve Care For People With Mental Illness Living On Streets

San Francisco Mayor Breed has promised to tackle her city’s homelessness crisis, a vexing situation involving drug abuse and mental illness.

Mental Health SF Legislation Approved Unanimously

The plan put forward by Mayor London Breed, Supervisors Hillary Ronen, Matt Haney will help address mental health and substance use.

CA 'Warm' Hotlines Deliver Help Before Mental Health Crisis Heats Up

In October, the Mental Health Association of San Francisco warmline expanded beyond Northern California to cover the whole state.

CA Is Ground Zero Of Vaping Epidemic, And Needs To Lead Effort To End It (Opinion)

GUEST COMMENTARY: Dr. John Maa is a general surgeon in San Francisco.

72 New Behavioral Health Beds On Treasure Island

They provide housing for people who are continuing outpatient substance-use treatment.

Surprise Settlement In Sutter Health Antitrust Case

Health care costs in Northern California, where Sutter is dominant, are 20% to 30% higher than in Southern California.

Wildfires Are Public Health Risks, Should Be Treated That Way, Researchers Say

Deadly fires across California over the past several years have shown how wildfire has become a serious public health and safety issue. ...

Fentanyl Behind Bars: 9 SF Deputies Hospitalized

9 deputies and 5 inmates had to be taken to the hospital.

Hospital Giant Sutter Health Faces Legal Reckoning Over Medical Pricing

A long-awaited class-action lawsuit against Sutter is set to open Sept. 23 in San Francisco Superior Court.