FDA Grants Full Approval For Pfizer's COVID-19 VaccineThe Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has granted full approval to Pfizer and BioNTech for their COVID-19 vaccine to be given to Americans as young as 16, clearing the way for a wave of moves that health officials say could reverse a nationwide slowdown in the pace of first doses.
COVID-19 Booster Shots Available To Immunocompromised People Who Received Pfizer Or Moderna VaccineIf you're immune-compromised, you may be eligible to receive an additional third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayor Steinberg In Talks With Local Businesses About Possible Vaccine RequirementSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is in discussions with local businesses to require proof of vaccination for anyone entering any restaurant bar or business.
Yolo County Finalizing Vaccine Mandate For StaffYolo County is finalizing a policy that would require COVID-19 vaccinations for county employees.
Steinberg Says Half Of Sacramento Firefighters, Less Than Half Of Police Officers Are VaccinatedThe Sacramento mayor wants to require all new hires and current city employees to get vaccinated, or face being terminated. Both proposals are getting major pushback from unions, who say workers have the right to choose.
'Don't Wait': Former COVID Anti-Vaxxer Urging Vaccinations After HospitalizationThe once anti-vaxxer is changing his tune after a close call in the hospital.
No Vaccine, No Service: More Sacramento Businesses Add Vaccination Card Requirements For CustomersNo vaccine, no service. More Sacramento businesses are hopping on the trend and asking customers to show proof of vaccination at the door.
Can You Be Forced To Get Vaccinated If You Can Prove Natural Immunity From A Previous COVID Infection?It's a common question: Do you need to get vaccinated if you've already had COVID?
California Requires Healthcare Workers To Be Fully Vaccinated By End Of SeptemberHealthcare workers in California will be required to be fully vaccinated by September 30 as the state is losing ground in the battle against new infections of a more dangerous coronavirus variant.
UC Davis Conducting Trial Of Third COVID-19 Vaccine ShotAs COVID-19 cases increase, local researchers are digging into the impact of a vaccine booster shot. UC Davis Health doctors are putting a third shot to the test.
Higher COVID Rate Found In Some Counties With Higher Vaccination Rate - Why, And What It Says About The Delta VariantA new analysis finds several counties with above-average vaccination rates also have higher COVID case rates, while case rates are falling in counties with below-average vaccination rates.
Sacramento Leaders Go Door To Door To Encourage Vaccinations In South SacramentoMoving from major vaccine hubs to door-to-door outreach -- Sacramento leaders are turning to a more one-on-one approach to raise the vaccination rates in areas that need it most.
Napa Doctor First Person To Face Federal Charges For Allegedly Falsifying COVID Vaccine CardsA Northern California doctor is the first person to face federal charges for allegedly giving out fake coronavirus vaccine cards.
Sacramento County Leads The State In COVID Infection RateThe Sacramento area has the highest infection rate per 100,000 people of any big city in the state, and this drastic increase happened in just the last 30 days.