US passes 1 million people vaccinated for coronavirus
The nearly yearlong coronavirus pandemic has been full of gloomy numbers but Wednesday brought an encouraging one — more than 1 million people…
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Genetics experts worry coronavirus vaccines might not work quite as well against UK variant
Michael Worobey, a biologist at the University of Arizona, has seen more than 100,000 different strains of the virus that causes Covid-19. But when…
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Monterey County businesses face citations for non-compliance with health orders
The Monterey County Department of Environmental Health has been working to make sure businesses…
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Local officials: Health equity will be prioritized in vaccine distribution
South Santa Cruz County residents make up nearly 62% of all COVID-19 cases in the…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Salinas police balance blight and COVID-19 needs with homeless
COVID-19 has been a challenge for all of us this year, but what about those who have little means of protecting…
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State committee proposes allocation of Phase 1b, 1c of vaccine distribution
California’s Community Vaccine Advisory Committee has released its proposals for vaccine allocation…
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Monterey Bay Aquarium lends freezer to hospital for vaccine storage
The first shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine began arriving last week, and this vaccine needs to…
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3,401 Covid-19 deaths were reported in just 1 day — likely fueled by Thanksgiving gatherings and travel
Thousands more families just lost a loved one this holiday season as the US reported its second-highest number of coronavirus deaths in one day —…
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This Houston hospital is a perfect microcosm of how coronavirus is escalating
In June, Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center was so overwhelmed by the pandemic that two of its wings had been transformed into Covid-19…
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Trump administration to purchase additional 100 million Pfizer vaccine doses
The Trump administration will purchase an additional 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer, the US Department of Health and Human…
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How to help teens cope in a global pandemic
Teens are struggling during the pandemic, with social isolation, loss and financial woes on top of what’s already a tumultuous time in their…
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Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls.…
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New coronavirus cases in US may be leveling off — but more and more are being hospitalized and dying
An average of more than 200,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus every day for two straight weeks in the United States, a toll that has…
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Socially distanced Santa is the best thing to happen to Christmas
The pandemic’s silver linings have been few and far between — reduced work commutes for some, no racist uncle at Thanksgiving and now…
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Some Lean Cuisine meals recalled after complaints of plastic contamination
If you’re thinking about having a Lean Cuisine meal for dinner tonight, you might want to rethink your dinner…
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Trump throws Covid relief bill in doubt by asking Congress to amend it
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is asking for changes to the coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress, leaving…
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Revisiting a Houston hospital relentlessly under siege by Covid-19
In June, Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center was so overwhelmed by the pandemic that two of its wings had been transformed into Covid-19…
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CDCR: Employees who refuse mandatory COVID-19 testing to be sent home without pay
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has updated its requirements for mandatory…
Continue Reading What 3 centuries of smallpox mortality data shows about how epidemics linger
As so many people around the globe contemplate what their lives might look like after the pandemic, new research on smallpox might help provide…
Continue Reading Researchers think ‘hundreds’ of people in US could have new UK coronavirus strain
Researchers studying the new UK strain of the coronavirus think it likely arrived in the US in mid-November, and that many people in the United…
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What does this new coronavirus strain mean for you?
A new strain of coronavirus first detected in the UK has prompted dozens of travel bans and widespread concern about what this means for the world.…
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Reversing course, feds say some US inmates get virus vaccine
The Federal Bureau of Prisons says it has started to give the coronavirus vaccine to some high-risk inmates but won’t…
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EEOC: Companies may require employees to get COVID-19 vaccine to enter workplace
The first doses of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are being administered around the country, and…
Continue Reading Fauci, Collins and Azar receive their first doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins received their…
Continue Reading States dealing with high numbers of coronavirus cases are imposing or extending health orders
Across the country, some state leaders are having to impose stricter health orders as communities deal with the latest surge in coronavirus cases.…
Continue Reading What you can do to make Christmas celebrations safer — advice from Dr. Wen
In this long and difficult year, pandemic fatigue has caught up with so many people who just want to be with their loved ones during the holiday…
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US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, by far most ever counted
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths expected to top 3 million for the first time — due mainly to…
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Army releases exception to COVID policy so Santa can visit Central Coast military housing
Travel is currently restricted at Central Coast military installations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that’s not…
Continue Reading Here are parents’ top 10 concerns during the pandemic
It’s been a tough year to be a child. The pandemic shut down schools, took kids away from cherished friends and helpful routines, and made it…
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City of Monterey expresses disappointment with federal relief package
The City of Monterey shared its disappointment with a relief package passed by Congress Monday…
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Pfizer and Moderna are testing their vaccines against UK coronavirus variant
Pfizer and Moderna are testing their coronavirus vaccines to see if they work against the mutated version of the virus found in the United Kingdom…
Continue Reading Fear could stop the coronavirus vaccine from reaching some of the people who need it most
As vaccine distribution ramps up across the United States, advocates and public health experts are warning that more steps must be taken to make sure…
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Whether you have just 5, 10 or 15 minutes, these stress relief workouts can help
With everyday life disrupted due to the ongoing pandemic, stress is at an all-time high. Fears of getting sick, uncertainty of jobs, uneasiness about…
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Celebrate small rituals for Christmas and make it special without the big gathering
Even as we count down the final days of December, many of us are still coming to terms with the fact that holiday events and gatherings are looking…
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Monterey County supervisors approve pilot project to help those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors have unanimously approved a pilot project with the goal of helping…
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Local small businesses plan to apply for PPP in new stimulus package
Congressional leaders reached a deal Sunday on a new $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief…
Continue Reading Yoga for stress-related insomnia
Are you finding yourself tossing and turning in the middle of the night, unable to stay asleep? Or maybe you’ve always struggled with falling…
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House passes $900 billion COVID relief, catchall measure
The House easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash…
Continue Reading The Moderna vaccine is now in some Americans’ arms as Covid-19 cases in the US pass 18 million
As the number of Covid-19 cases reported in the United States passed 18 million, the second vaccine given emergency authorization was being…
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California could see 100,000 hospitalizations in January
California has recorded half a million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks and could have…
Continue Reading The Moderna vaccine is now in some Americans’ arms as scientists investigate a new coronavirus variant
After 277 consecutive days at work, Dr. Joseph Varon received a very special gift Monday: one of the first public doses of the Moderna Covid-19…
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Newsom: Stay at home orders likely to be extended, officials monitoring for new COVID-19 strain
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic…
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At risk elderly adults and frontline workers are next in line to receive COVID-19 vaccines
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted 13-1 to prioritize adults ages 75 and…
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Countries cut UK off as Johnson holds crisis meeting on new coronavirus variant
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson held an emergency meeting with ministers on Monday, after fears about a new coronavirus…
Continue Reading How to cope with grief during the holidays and a pandemic
The overwhelming amount of loss we’ve experienced during this pandemic is in stark contrast to what is supposedly the happiest time of the…
Continue Reading Loneliness can help grow parts of brain tied to imagination, study finds
As many people face the prospect of being alone for the holidays, new science is showing how loneliness might actually help build structures in the…
Continue Reading Throw the Christmas menu out the window and have a snackapalooza
Crown roast of pork? Pass. Beef Wellington? Boring. Clam dip? Well … maybe we’ll keep the clam dip on the menu. In a year that’s…
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Fauci says he would advise against additional restrictions on UK travel as country grapples with new coronavirus variant
US public health officials are not currently advising the White House to intensify restrictions on travel from the United Kingdom, even as a slew of…
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What we know — and what we don’t — about the UK coronavirus variant
The United Kingdom has identified a new, potentially more contagious coronavirus variant linked to a recent surge in cases in England. The new…
Continue Reading The Moderna vaccine could go to the public today as travelers risk exposure to a new coronavirus variant
First, the good news: The Moderna vaccine will likely be going into people’s arms Monday, boosting the number of Americans who will start…
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