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Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says
U.S. marriages have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with nearly 2.1 million in 2022.
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Interview: Doctor's perspective on COVID 4 years after shutdown started
UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong addresses where we are now four years since the start of the COVID-19 shutdown.
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Marking 4 years since COVID-19 shut down the Bay Area
Four years ago, everyday life took a significant turn.
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Marking 4 years since COVID-19 shut down the Bay Area
Four years ago, everyday life took a significant turn. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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CDC updates COVID isolation guidelines
People who test positive for COVID no longer need to isolate for five days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Raj Mathai with UCSF infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong on this.
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The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses.
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Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds
The latest COVID-19 vaccines are 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults.
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SF public health department to close COVID-19 community testing, vaccination sites
Despite a recent surge in COVID-19 infections across the Bay Area, the San Francisco Department of Public Health is about to close its six community testing and vaccination sites.
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SF public health department to close COVID-19 community testing, vaccination sites
Despite a recent surge in COVID-19 infections across the Bay Area, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is about to close its six community testing and vaccination sites. Sergio Quintana reports.
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Oakland Unified implements new COVID rules for students with no symptoms
Students in the Oakland Unified School District returned to school Tuesday with new COVID guidance.
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A closer look at the recent COVID surge
NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre spoke to Dr. Peter Chin-Hong of UCSF about the latest spike in COVID cases. They talk about how long the surge will last and the state’s new isolation policies.
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Vaccines may help you avoid long COVID, data shows
Scientists from around the world continue studying the lingering effects of long COVID and now, researchers are finding vaccines may be critical in helping you avoid it.
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COVID cases continue to rise during Winter surge
Janelle Wang speaks with UCSF infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong on the rise of COVID cases
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Health leaders worried as COVID cases surge in the South Bay
COVID is surging once again in the South Bay and public health leaders are worried the combination of holiday gatherings, low vaccination rates and people just plain tired of worrying about COVID may keep cases rising.
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Health leaders worried as COVID cases surge in the South Bay
COVID is surging once again in the South Bay and public health leaders are worried the combination of holiday gatherings, low vaccination rates and people just plain tired of worrying about COVID may keep cases rising. Robert Handa reports.
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Study examines effectiveness of main COVID treatment Paxlovid
A new study by researchers at UCSF shows that Paxlovid does not reduce the risk of long COVID, but infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said the drug is still effective at preventing severe disease in vulnerable people.
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A closer look: COVID cases rise as vaccinations drop
The latest COVID vaccine statistics are out for Santa Clara County and they’re lower than health officials would like. Jessica Aguirre speaks with UCSF infectious disease experts Dr. Peter Chin-Hong on this.
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Numbers show fewer vaccinations leading to rise in COVID cases, hospitalizations
The latest COVID vaccine statistics are out for Santa Clara county, and they’re not good.
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Numbers show fewer vaccinations leading to rise in COVID cases, hospitalizations
The latest COVID vaccine statistics are out for Santa Clara county, and they’re not good. Scott Budman reports.
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California sees drastic drop in COVID-related deaths
California is on track to see the fewest deaths in years both when it comes to COVID deaths, and overall deaths. It’s an encouraging sign that the worst of the pandemic is behind us. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to infectious disease expert, Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, for some insight.