National Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles? By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Jan 2, 2023 A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher have never met in person, but they share a prominent pandemic bond.
National Flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer Dec 2, 2022 NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials said Friday that 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were du…
Local News San Mateo County handles dual epidemics Sierra Lopez Daily Journal staff Aug 3, 2022 COVID-19 cases are high and monkeypox cases are relatively low in San Mateo County where health officials are encouraging the public to practi…
National Raspy-voiced Biden declares he feels 'better than I sound' By WILL WEISSERT, CHRIS MEGERIAN and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press Jul 22, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 symptoms left President Joe Biden with a deep, raspy voice and persistent cough as he met Friday via videoconferenc…
Local News Featured San Mateo County in support of monkeypox response Sierra Lopez Daily Journal staff Jul 20, 2022 Only three cases of monkeypox have been reported in San Mateo County but health officials say the issue remains a top priority they’re address…
Bay Area West Nile virus found in Santa Clara County By Lorraine Gabbert San Jose Spotlight Jul 11, 2022 Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara.
Bay Area Bay Area health officials urge awareness about monkeypox Updated Apr 13, 2025 Bay Area health officers urge people to protect themselves against the monkeypox virus, which spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact a…
National Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer Jun 15, 2022 Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
National HHS secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID-19 again The Associated Press Jun 13, 2022 President Joe Biden's top health official has again tested positive for COVID-19, less than a month after he came down with virus symptoms whi…
National Long COVID affects more older adults; shots don't prevent it By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer May 25, 2022 New U.S. research on long COVID-19 provides fresh evidence that it can happen even after breakthrough infections in vaccinated people, and tha…