CA's New Mask Mandate Is Tougher Than The CDC's: How They Differ

California revised its mask mandate this week but is holding onto one requirement that the CDC has already done away with.

New Health Rankings Reveal Strengths, Gaps In California Counties

County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how your county fared before the pandemic.

COVID Vaccines: San Francisco Doctor Opens Own Vaccination Site For His Senior Patients

Dr. Hans Yu was concerned that many of his elderly patients would not be able to make vaccine appointments due to limited English skills.

How Much Of San Francisco County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the San Francisco area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

New CDC Guidance: CA To Relax Outdoor Mask Mandate

"The return of freedom": CA said it will follow the CDC's newest guidance to allow fully vaccinated people to go outside without masks.

Bay Area Man Experiences Blood Clotting After J&J Shot: UCSF

The university said the man in his early 30s is suspected to be the first male in the U.S. to experience the rare syndrome after the shot.

San Francisco Health Officer: J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe

The risk of blood clotting is "extremely low," and people are urged to get vaccinated as soon as they can.

Bay Area Health Leaders Weigh In On Johnson & Johnson Approval

All nine Bay Area counties to resume use of the J&J vaccine after local health officers agree that the vaccine is safe.

87% Of Californians Now Live In Orange Tier Counties

Five more counties moved into the more lenient orange tier on Tuesday as the state inches closer to fully reopening.

San Francisco Hospitals At 31 To 95 Percent Of Capacity

At look at how many regular and ICU beds are currently filled in San Francisco, broken down by each hospital.

SF Health Director Adopts CA's Guidelines On Post Vaccination

San Francisco's health director stressed the importance of mask wearing and other prevention measures even as restrictions loosen.

CA Halts Use Of J&J Vaccine Amid Blood Clot Reports

CA said that it would temporarily pause use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six cases of serious blood clotting were reported.

California Lifts Restrictions On Indoor Worship Services

There are no more capacity limits, regardless of color tier.

Covered CA Unveils Low-Cost Pandemic Relief Health Care

Some will qualify to pay as little as $1 per month after Covered California received a $3 billion boost from the federal government.

San Francisco Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the San Francisco area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

California COVID Vaccine Options Expand As Walmart Offers Shots

A link to schedule an appointment is below, along with a list of all 137 participating California stores.

CA Finds 1st Case Of Coronavirus Variant From India

The first case of a variant first detected in India was found in California, researchers at Stanford University said Saturday.

CA To Add Nearly 1,400 Firefighters Amid Second Straight Dry Year

The state’s $80.74 million Emergency Fund adds 1,399 firefighters to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

CA Gears Up For Vaccine Eligibility Expansion Amid Supply Crisis

Millions of residents 50 and older will become eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine this week. But there's still a supply crisis in CA.

UCSF Study Explores Vaccination Immunity Questions

Questions are surfacing about the durability of the vaccine and how long will it protect the recipient from the virus.

Coronavirus Cases Up In San Francisco Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how California is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In San Francisco Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply.

San Francisco Health Officer Affirms Support For All 3 Vaccines

"The best vaccine is the one you can get the soonest," Bay Area health officers said in a joint statement.

San Francisco Expands Vaccine Eligibility To Include HIV, Deafness, Disabilities

SF is going beyond the state’s eligibility rules to cover developmental, medical, physical, sensory or behavioral health disabilities.

New UCSF Study Examines What May Boost Effectiveness Of COVID-19 Vaccine

The researchers suspect certain factors, such as stress, may result in weaker antibody responses.

Hospital Capacity In San Francisco Area: Update

Here are the latest numbers on hospital capacity in San Francisco County as the pandemic wanes.

COVID: Swollen Lymph Nodes After Vaccination Could Lead To False Alarm On Breast Cancer Tests, UCSF Doctors Say

Top doctors in the Bay Area say enlarged lymph nodes may be a side effect of the COVID-19 shot.

San Francisco General Hospital Foundation Raises More Than $1.6M

Proceeds from the HEARTS IN SF free virtual event will support vital initiatives and programs with a focus on health equity and access.

Weekly Update: Check Hospital Capacity In San Francisco Area

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in San Francisco County.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting San Francisco Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the San Francisco area.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting San Francisco Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in San Francisco.

How Close Are San Francisco Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in San Francisco County.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting San Francisco Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in San Francisco.

Coronavirus Vaccines Scarce; San Francisco Prioritizes Adults 65+

Most COVID-19-related deaths have been in adults 65 years and older, Bay Area health officials say.

Premium Rubis Tweezers Perfects Grooming “Above the Mask”

All products are available to U.S. and Canadian customers directly from www.RubisTweezers.com. Use code HEART for 20% off through 2/28/21

Hospital Capacity In The San Francisco Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in San Francisco County and across CA.

Weekly Update: See Which San Francisco Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

Here are the latest numbers on hospital capacity in the San Francisco area and across California.

Outdoor Dining In San Francisco OK'd

The City gives the green-light after a state order was abruptly lifted.

San Francisco Teachers Vaccine: Educators in CA 1B Tier One

Educators, child care workers and residents 65 and older share the same tier for the coronavirus vaccine.

'No Reason To Panic:' SF Officials Talk COVID Variant, Vaccines

Bay Area officials addressed a new coronavirus variant found in the region and the 8,000 Moderna vaccines that were "paused."