colfax. do we have any public comment? >> clerk: persons wishing to make public comment, press star, three. no comments, commissioner. >> thank you. commissioners, any comments or questions for the director's report before we move into the covid-19 update? okay. seeing none, we'll go to our next item, number 4, for discussion, which is the covid-19 update. back to you, director colfax, and to dr. tenor, as well. >> yes. thank you so much, commissioner, and commissioners. just to add that i will be providing a brief overview, and dr. tenor, who leads up our g.p.a. covid task force, will be providing more details. dr. tanner joined on us response in the spring 2020 as we were pulling all the stops out to mitigate the effects of covid-19. she recently joined the department. i'm pleased to have her on board. she's an outstanding leader, and she'll be providing more details after i provide this overview. next slide, please. so we've been relatively well off in san francisco with regard to covid-19

colfax on our program once again. dr. colfax, many thanks to you nkyoi hope everyone great vacci >>> next, we will answer your travel related questions as we get ready >>> this is expected to be the busiest travel weekend since the pandemic started and there are lots of questions to be answered. joining us now is the founder of scott's cheap flights and author of the new book, quote, take more vacations. scott, thank you once again. i am sure lots of people could use a vacation ri ri >> no kidding. this weekend is set to be a busy one. if you are getting out, whether for a flight, road trip, make sure you get out early to beat the crowds. >> i heard from a little birdie you came back from spain, spent a week there overseas. we know the fact that 75% of vaccinated americans say they are not quite comfortable traveling abroad. does this mean there are some good deals to be had? tell us about your travel process. >> that is what. i got to spend a week in spain literally the very first day they opened and it was wonderful. of

director colfax.ch that >> [grant colfax, md, director of health] you have a directors report from view there's quite a bit of detail on covid-19. the coed pandemic being what it is more up-to-date information to show you what i would like to focus on the next agenda item. the other item of note in the directors report is the facet board of supervisors unanimously approved a lease for our center of the commission heard about a few weeks ago and we are excited to open that center with the target opening involved 2021. a directors report to be happy to take any questions. >> [dan bernal, president] thank you director colfax before we go to questions or comments from commissioners to be having public comments? >> on the line please plus start to retrace your hand if you'd like to make a comment on three item three. * three. no hands commissioners. >> [dan bernal, president]. commissioners, any commons or questions before we goóqñ?ñ?ñ ie broader code of 1999, director colfax will go to the next item. >> [

director colfax.>> [grant colfax, md, director of health] you have a directors report from view there's quite a bit of detail on covid-19. the coed pandemic being what it is more up-to-date information to show you what i would like to focus on the next agenda item. the other item of note in the directors report is the facet board of supervisors unanimously approved a lease for our center of the commission heard about a few weeks ago and we are excited to open that center with the target opening involved 2021. a directors report to be happy to take any questions. >> [dan bernal, president] thank you director colfax before we go to questions or comments from commissioners to be having public comments? >> on the line please plus start to retrace your hand if you'd like to make a comment on three item three. * three. no hands commissioners. >> [dan bernal, president]. commissioners, any commons or questions before we goóqñ?ñ?ñ ie broader code of 1999, director colfax will go to the next item. >> [grant co

colfax. commissioner chung? >> thank you, dr. colfax being for that presentation. i want to take you back to the -- dr. colfax, for that presentation. i want to take you back to the reporting of the media because every day, there's something knew that came out from the media that partiallien stationalized the issue that just, like, you know, raised concerns about, like, other variants, and, you know, the pros and cons of wearing masks for children under the age of -- partially sensationalized the issue that just, like, you know raised concerns about, like, other variants and, you know, the pros and cons of wearing masks for children under the age of 12. >> it's exactly that. it's hard to breakthrough and emphasize how important these vaccines are and how good these vaccines are, and i think that's also being lost because on the -- you know, things that are not really central to saving people's living and preventing -- lives and preventing them from getting sick. >> emergency operations center is a citywide body that's run by the department of emergency management,

brand colfax sums it up this way. >> the delta variant is covid on steroids. in many ways this is a different virus than the virus we were dealing with earlier in the year. it is far, far more infectious and there is also increasing evidence suggesting it causes more serious disease. >> this is serious and that is why we have team coverage tonight, because protecting our public health as part of building a better bay area. we began with abc7 news reporter lyanne melendez and the concern in san francisco. >> reporter: here is the situation. even if you get more people vaccinated tomorrow, it will be more than a month before they are protected from covid. the health department knows this and that is why a mask mandate for san francisco and other unes is all but certain. they say mitigation is key. when san francisco mayor london breed arrived at an outdoor event wearing a mask, it was a clear sign of things to come. >> we are definitely close to a mandate of wearing masks and i know people are tired of being told what to do, but the fact is, this is where we are

colfax, for your leadership.ck down, and i wanted to open, and he's, like, here's the information, and i'm, like, get that out of my face. i don't want to see it. let me tell you, we are so fortunate to have dr. colfax as the leader of the department of public health. when you tell people what we did here in san francisco, i want you to tell them it was a gay man who lead this effort, so thank you, dr. colfax. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: and one last thing. where's my little bag? this didn't happen with other mayors. i just want you guys to understand, when someone chooses to serve, whether it's a commission or an advisory committee, i take the mission myself as an honor. i hardly missed a meeting, i always participated in a conversation, and when i first got a city fill pen, it wasn't until, like, way later in my term. well, i as mayor decided that as soon as i swear anything into anything, they're going to know that i swore them in. so this is a city and county of san francisco, this is the city seal p

colfax, for your leadership.yelled a lot, and he'd never back down, and i wanted to open, and he's, like, here's the information, and i'm, like, get that out of my face. i don't want to see it. let me tell you, we are so fortunate to have dr. colfax as the leader of the department of public health. when you tell people what we did here in san francisco, i want you to tell them it was a gay man who lead this effort, so thank you, dr. colfax. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: and one last thing. where's my little bag? this didn't happen with other mayors. i just want you guys to understand, when someone chooses to serve, whether it's a commission or an advisory committee, i take the mission myself as an honor. i hardly missed a meeting, i always participated in a conversation, and when i first got a city fill pen, it wasn't until, like, way later in my term. well, i as mayor decided that as soon as i swear anything into anything, they're going to know that i swore them in. so this is a city and county of san fra

colfax. do we have any public comment? >> clerk: persons wishing to make public comment, press star, three. no comments, commissioner. >> thank you. commissioners, any comments or questions for the director's report before we move into the covid-19 update? okay. seeing none, we'll go to our next item, number 4, for discussion, which is the covid-19 update. back to you, director colfax, and to dr. tenor, as well. >> yes. thank you so much, commissioner, and commissioners. just to add that i will be providing a brief overview, and dr. tenor, who leads up our g.p.a. covid task force, will be providing more details. dr. tanner joined on us response in the spring 2020 as we were pulling all the stops out to mitigate the effects of covid-19. she recently joined the department. i'm pleased to have her on board. she's an outstanding leader, and she'll be providing more details after i provide this overview. next slide, please. so we've been relatively well off in san francisco with regard to covid-19

colfax, for your leadership. down, and i wanted to open, and he's, like, here's the information, and i'm, like, get that out of my face. i don't want to see it. let me tell you, we are so fortunate to have dr. colfax as the leader of the department of public health. when you tell people what we did here in san francisco, i want you to tell them it was a gay man who lead this effort, so thank you, dr. colfax. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: and one last thing. where's my little bag? this didn't happen with other mayors. i just want you guys to understand, when someone chooses to serve, whether it's a commission or an advisory committee, i take the mission myself as an honor. i hardly missed a meeting, i always participated in a conversation, and when i first got a city fill pen, it wasn't until, like, way later in my term. well, i as mayor decided that as soon as i swear anything into anything, they're going to know that i swore them in. so this is a city and county of san francisco, this is the city seal pen

a relaxed attitude about masking could affect unvaccinated people doctor colfax as with more out of town visitors coming into the city throughout the summer and fall. it is vital that all eligible people not yet vaccinated do so as soon as possible. the city requires people to wear masks on public transit and follow the rules have businesses that also require everyone to be masked. let's take a live look outside on this friday looking out from along san francisco's embarcadero. you see the bay bridge in the background there and a lot of clouds. and when you see that, lawrence, you start holiday weekend. people who are flying. they are they going to have any delays. that's right. yeah. you know that everything is picking up again. you see a lot of people on the roads. lot of people. >> headed to the head out of town. and right now the good news is even with the fog, things are looking ok, no delays reported at sfo oakland or san jose right now. of course, that fog is going to be the big factor for fireworks displays. right now. looks like the clouds are going to start to creep back on sho

doctor colfax ads with more out of town visitors coming to the city throughout the summer and fall.tal that anyone who can. get vaccinated and has done so do so as soon as possible. the city requires people to wear masks on public transit and to follow the rules of businesses but do require everyone to wear a mask. the white house says it will not meet its target of vaccinating 70% of americans by the 4th of july. but. >> they're still not calling off the party barbecue. the fireworks can force raquel martin is in washington, dc with more. >> while health officials say they will not be reinstating their federal mask guidance. they're leaving that decision up to local authorities. the cdc recommendations still stand federally. if you are vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask. but if you aren't, they recommend masking up. >> despite falling short of their

colfax, for your leadership. i yelled a lot, and he'd never back down, and i wanted to open, and he's, like, here's the information, and i'm, like, get that out of my face. i don't want to see it. let me tell you, we are so fortunate to have dr. colfax as the leader of the department of public health. when you tell people what we did here in san francisco, i want you to tell them it was a gay man who lead this effort, so thank you, dr. colfax. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: and one last thing. where's my little bag? this didn't happen with other mayors. i just want you guys to understand, when someone chooses to serve, whether it's a commission or an advisory committee, i take the mission myself as an honor. i hardly missed a meeting, i always participated in a conversation, and when i first got a city fill pen, it wasn't until, like, way later in my term. well, i as mayor decided that as soon as i swear anything into anything, they're going to know that i swore them in. so this is a city and county of san

colfax, for your leadership.r back down, and i wanted to open, and he's, like, here's the information, and i'm, like, get that out of my face. i don't want to see it. let me tell you, we are so fortunate to have dr. colfax as the leader of the department of public health. when you tell people what we did here in san francisco, i want you to tell them it was a gay man who lead this effort, so thank you, dr. colfax. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: and one last thing. where's my little bag? this didn't happen with other mayors. i just want you guys to understand, when someone chooses to serve, whether it's a commission or an advisory committee, i take the mission myself as an honor. i hardly missed a meeting, i always participated in a conversation, and when i first got a city fill pen, it wasn't until, like, way later in my term. well, i as mayor decided that as soon as i swear anything into anything, they're going to know that i swore them in. so this is a city and county of san francisco, this is the city se

colfax, don't you have more to say? >> doctor: i'd be happy to say more, but out of respect for the committee and others, i'm happy to answer any questions or concerns that the committee may have. thank you. supervisor safai. >> i'm just kidding. i'm just kidding. thank you. so -- if i haven't said this enough, i just want to say this again, and i know we've all said this a million times, we certainly tremendously appreciate all of the phenomenal work that you and your team have done. it can't be recognized enough. so definitely appreciate the budget that you all have put forward, and we certainly know that this is not over yet. the struggle against this pandemic is continuing, and we need to be diligent. we need to be continuously trying to be as many steps ahead of the curve as we can. so i really appreciate that. and last time, when i highlighted all of the things you specified in the budget going forward, i think that was really important. there was that one -- however, there was that one bucket of $27 million that

colfax, for your leadership.nd he'd never back down, and i wanted to open, and he's, like, here's the information, and i'm, like, get that out of my face. i don't want to see it. let me tell you, we are so fortunate to have dr. colfax as the leader of the department of public health. when you tell people what we did here in san francisco, i want you to tell them it was a gay man who lead this effort, so thank you, dr. colfax. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: and one last thing. where's my little bag? this didn't happen with other mayors. i just want you guys to understand, when someone chooses to serve, whether it's a commission or an advisory committee, i take the mission myself as an honor. i hardly missed a meeting, i always participated in a conversation, and when i first got a city fill pen, it wasn't until, like, way later in my term. well, i as mayor decided that as soon as i swear anything into anything, they're going to know that i swore them in. so this is a city and county of san francisco, this is

colfax if i may. dr. colfax, by the way, great to see you smile.i told you that i wanted to see you smile again. for those people who, you know, even here, you know, we're outdoors and a lot of people are still wearing their masks. if you could talk for a moment what it's going to be like, that transitional period for people. and some people are still going to be comfortable wearing masks and some will want to have them off, and some locations perhaps, restaurants or supermarkets may have that. we'll be in a transitional phase and it won't be today that all of a sudden that things will change. >> i think that the most important thing right now is for people to get vaccinated if you have not been vaccinated. we still have thousands of san franciscans eligible for vaccine who have not been vaccinated yet. so i think that's the most important thing right now. and the masking -- especially important if you have not been vaccinated and people who have not been vaccinated need to continue to wear masks inside under the state guidelines. so that's really

colfax, for your leadership.and i wanted to open, and he's, like, here's the information, and i'm, like, get that out of my face. i don't want to see it. let me tell you, we are so fortunate to have dr. colfax as the leader of the department of public health. when you tell people what we did here in san francisco, i want you to tell them it was a gay man who lead this effort, so thank you, dr. colfax. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: and one last thing. where's my little bag? this didn't happen with other mayors. i just want you guys to understand, when someone chooses to serve, whether it's a commission or an advisory committee, i take the mission myself as an honor. i hardly missed a meeting, i always participated in a conversation, and when i first got a city fill pen, it wasn't until, like, way later in my term. well, i as mayor decided that as soon as i swear anything into anything, they're going to know that i swore them in. so this is a city and county of san francisco, this is the city seal pen. my si

colfax said last week, getting the sniffles and being hospitalized. we want people to proceed with caution. we do not have a mask mandate other than those who are unvaccinated. we're asking them to wear a mask indoors. if you get vaccinated, things will be a lot easier for for fo >> the chronicle pored over data and found neighborhoods in san francisco that are mostly black and latino, why do you think that is and what is the city doing about it? >> i think one of the challenges, with the african- american community, the tuskegee experiment that occurred where people were not in the 1930s there number of sharecroppers in alabama who were not provided with a cow for there's a lot lot lot lot lot l those stories have carried over. they don't feel comfortable or trust the vaccine and who it would potentially do for them. we've come a long way. in 2021 things are a lot safer. what i say to all those folks it's about saving lives. those are african-americans in the hospital disproportionately more than anyone else. those are the ones who sadly will lose th

weekend as the covid delta variant continues to circulate the city's health director doctor grant colfax says while the vaccination rate is high in san francisco. 74% of eligible people are fully vaccinated. a relaxed attitude about masking could affect unvaccinated people. you're reminded to wear a mask public places. indoors. if you're not vaccinated and when riding public transit doctor colfax ads with more out of town visitors coming to the city. it's vital that all as eligible people. not yet vaccinated do so get vaccinated as soon as possible. regarding face coverings in san francisco starting next tuesday they will no longer be required for fully vaccinated. people at city hall and other city government facilities exceptions remain for certain limited setting such as healthcare, long-term care, public transit correctional and shelter facilities. a little white house will not reach its 4th of july vaccination goal. they are still asking you to not cancel. you don't have to cancel your holiday plans and officials are not changing their stance about wearing masks. president biden had

colfax is the city's director of public health. if we look at the case rate of covid right now in the city, the rates are 2.5 times higher among blacks and latinos. >> reporter: the southeast center offers them and they are always free. >> i am one of those people who are scared. i was scared to get this done and skeptical. >> reporter: tianna hicks came out to support the vaccine, her son plays football for the pittsburgh steelers. >> how do you feel now that you have it? >> relieved. because really i know this is the right thing to do. >> reporter: in san francisco, christie smith, nbc bay area news. >>> thank you, christie. a new announcement from the university of california, all students, faculty and staff will be required fully vaccinated if they want to return the campus becoming the nation's largest university system to mandate vaccine. this new announcement applies to students, trainees and personnel or anyone who works or lives in any of the university locations. proof of vaccinations must be submitted no later than two w

in the city of relaxed attitude about masking could impact unvaccinated people doctor colfax ads with more out of towners coming through the city throughout the summer and the fall. it is vital that all eligible people not yet vaccinated do so as soon as possible. the city requires people to mask up on public transit and to follow the rules at businesses that everyone wear a mask. if you're unvaccinated. all right. weather time now as we get a check on the 4 zone forecast for us. chief meteorologist lawrence karnow is joining us now with a look at what you can expect this holiday weekend. lawrence. i'm >> dry conditions and pretty warm out there. yes, some spots certainly the fog is going to be a big factor this weekend specially for your fireworks displays. the fog. yes. good. stick around all weekend long. and it's all depends when that comes back on shore, it will make the difference. i think right now looks like it's going to come into between about 700. >> and 800 feet. so that may be concerned if you're coming to san francisco to see the fireworks to expect you're likely going t

colfax said we are here again because not enough people have gotten vaccinated yet the city's health department says 77% of san franciscans over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated. >>> in the east bay and outbreak of covid-19 is unfolding at contra costa county jails, health officials report 96 inmates and staff member's have tested positive across three facilities, martinez detention facility, arch creek detention facility and west county detention facility. no one has required hospitalization, officials say as of this week staff must be vaccinated or undergo testing. all inmates have been offered vaccine. >>> happening today with just a few weeks until the start of the new school your children 12 and older can get free school supplies. children can get a backpack filled with supplies at bb memorial cathedral in oakland, kaiser permanente will also be vaccinated those 12 and older today. anyone who gets a vaccine will be eligible for a target gift card. vaccinations are available from 10 am to 3 pm this afternoon. >>> in the northbay santa rosa community health is holding a youth va

grant colfax said that surge is driven by the delta variant. >> the rate of incre there's ne the effectiveness of the vaccine infections. >> you can see from the data that the rate among people who are not fully vaccinated is 36.8. the rate among people who are fully vaccinated is 16.2. again, evidence that the vaccines are working. >> reporter: the city also addressed questions about the efficacy of the vaccine. >> they're not as effective at preventing break through infections as they are hospitalizations. but really from the beginning of this pandemic the emphasis was on preventing serious morbidity and mortality and right now those vaccines are performing extremely well. >> reporter: he says for covid are nine times less likely to be hospitalized as those who aren't. and they're looking at next steps. >> we are very vigorously exploring issuing an indoor mask mandate and in discussions with surrounding counties and health officers with regard to that. >> in san francisco, christie smith nbc bay area news. >>> and troubling new data shows the delta variant is more infectious than the common

a relaxed attitude about masking could impact unvaccinated people doctor colfax ads with more out of town visitors coming to the city throughout the summer and fall. it is vital that all eligible people. >> not yet vaccinated. go get vaccinated as soon as possible. the city requires people to wear masks on public transit and to follow the rules at businesses that require everyone to be mask. let's talk the weather right now as we take a live look outside here from our camera that showing us the embarcadero. it's a great shot to show us the breezy conditions. and if there's any fog trying to hang around here for the rest of our friday. to get a check. now. the holiday forecast track in with our meteorologist mabrisa rodriguez. yeah. let's take a look at those airport delays specifically for sarah stinson because we need to make sure that she's ok, texas, ok, looking good. >> even for those of you traveling out of sfo oakland and san jose. no problem spots in our local airports and even into the east coast. so you pick the right time, right now to travel in and out of sfo temperatures

greg colfax say an announcement will likely come next week. >> we are definitely close to a mandate ofearing masks and i know people are tired of being told what to do but the fact is this is where we are . >> this surge is going faster than even the surge we saw in the fall or winter. >> dr. colfax says we are here again because and not people -- >>> outbreak of covid-19 is unfolding at contra costa county jails. health officials report 96 inmates and staff members have tested positive across three facilities. martinez detention facility, marsh creek attention facility and west county detention facility. no one has required hospitalization. officials say as of this week facility staff have to be vaccinated or undergo testing. all inmates have been offered vaccines. >>> happening today with just a few weeks now until the start of the school year, children 12 and older can get free school supplies. children can get a backpack filled with supplies at bb memorial cathedral in oakland. kaiser permanente will also be there vaccinating those 12 and older today. anyone who gets a vaccine will

colfax say an announcement will come next week . >> we are definitely close to a mandate for wearingasks and i know people are being, are tired of being told what to do but that's where we are. >> this surge is faster than the surge we saw in fall or winter. >> dr. colfax says we are here again because not enough people have gotten the vaccine and yet the city's health department says 77% of san franciscans over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated. >>> in the east bay and outbreak of covid-19 is unfolding at contra costa county jails, health officials report 96 inmates and staff members have tested positive across three facilities. the martinez detention facility, -- and west county detention facility. no one has required hospitalization. officials say as of this week facility staff have to be vaccinated or undergo testing. all inmates have been offered vaccines. >>> happening today with just a few weeks until the start of the school year, children 12 and older can get free school supplies. children can get a backpack filled with supplies at bb memorial cathedral in oakland. kaiser pe

right now, dr colfax says up to 90. 5% of all hospitalizations in the city are preventable if you are fully vaccinated, that does not mean you're 100% protected. but that also doesn't mean your shots aren't working, health experts say. if you were to be infected, you would experience symptoms similar to the common cold in san francisco. brooks jarocz ktvu, fox two news. san jose city hall is scheduled to reopen to the public on monday. people can schedule in person appointments for building planning, fire and public works permits. residents and staff will also be allowed back into san jose city council chambers after a year and a half of online meetings. on tuesday, the city is scheduled to hold its first hybrid city council meeting. mass residents can attend in person, while those who prefer can continue to participate via zoom. the city of brentwood is requiring face coverings inside city facilities beginning monday, all visitors at indore city buildings will be required to wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status, city officials cite recent spikes in covid cases and ho

right now, dr colfax says up to 90. 5% of all hospitalizations in the city are preventable. protected. but that also doesn't mean that your shots aren't working. health experts say that if you were to get infected and are fully vaccinated, you may experience symptoms similar to the common cold in san francisco. brooks jarocz ktvu fox two news, brooks thank you very much. well starting on monday, people in brentwood and mountain view will face mask mandates in certain locations each city wants everyone wearing face coverings inside city facilities, regardless of vaccination status. seated leaders say they are taking every precaution to try to keep the public safe. well the cdc blames what it's learning from a covid outbreak in massachusetts for its shift in masking recommendations, they say nearly 75% of the hundreds of people involved in that outbreak were fully vaccinated. and now doctors believe that the delta variant is about as contagious as chickenpox. this is a very serious virus. it's spreading extraordinarily rapidly, and not only does it spread rapidly, but if you're infected

colfax says we're here again because not enough people have gotten the vaccine and yet the city's healthartment says 77% of san francisco citizens over age 12 are fully vaccinated. >>> in contra costa jails health officials report 96 inmates and staff members have tested positive across three facilities. martinez detention facility, marsh creek detention facility and west county detention facility. no one has required hospitalization. officials say as of this week, facility staff have to be vaccinated or undergoesting. all inmates have been offered vaccines. >>> california reported more than 10,000 new covid-19 cases today. other states are seeing cases climb among new information about the delta variant's transmissibility. >> the delta variant is covid on steroids. >> new data released from the cdc has local and national officials sounding the alarm. the data shows the delta variant is twice as infectious as previously thought. the cdc says an outbreak in provincetown, massachusetts, helped lead to the new recommendation that even fully vaccinated people should wear masks indoors in are

grant colfax says in the last 12 days the city has seen a threefold increase in covid cases. >> this is due to the delta variant. the delta variant is covid on steroids. >> we've done everything we can from pop-up sites to putting vaccination sites in every area of the district to now having mobile sites that will come to your front door. >> reporter: the southeast health center is one of many places trying to make it easy to get vaccinated. >> i'm one of these people that was scared. scared to get this done, skeptical. >> reporter: tianna harris came out today. her son najee plays for the steelers. >> how do you feel now that you have it? >> relieved because really i know this is the right thing to do. >> reporter: christy smith, nbc bay area news. >>> a new recall involving something you may use every day. johnson & johnson is recalling some sunscreen brands due to low levels of benzene. the involuntary recall involves five sunscreens. you can see the list on your screen. j&j says if you have one of these sunscreens, just throw it away. >>> all right, let's bring in jeff. we should

doctor colfax ads with more out of town visitors coming to the city throughout the summer and fall. it is vital that anyone who can. get vaccinated and has done so do so as soon as possible. the city requires people to wear masks on public transit and to follow the rules of businesses but do require everyone to wear a mask. the white house says it will not meet its target of vaccinating 70% of americans by the 4th of july. but. >> they're still not calling off the party barbecue. the fireworks can force raquel martin is in washington, dc with more. >> while health officials say they will not be reinstating their federal mask guidance. they're leaving that decision up to local authorities. the cdc recommendations still stand federally. if you are vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask. but if you aren't, they recommend masking up. >> despite falling short of their vaccination goal. white house health officials are giving americans the green light to celebrate in groups. this 4th of july is enjoying safe, family and friends still holiday weekend cdc director rochelle walensky alon

grant colfax light on cbsn bay area. you can watch 24/7 streaming, kpix.com or the kpix 5 news app . >>> now to skyler henry in washington. top health experts there warning it's time to change the way we are battling this delta variant. skyler? >> liz, good evening to you. officials here and in atlanta at the cdc certainly concerned about the spread of the delta variant, saying they need to change the way they fight this war on the coronavirus. that's why we've seen health officials and lawmakers amans k upnd >> reporter: the cdc is warning of the dangers of the delta variant, saying it's as contagious as chickenpox and more transmissible than the common cold. a recent outbreak in the popular tourist spot of provincetown, massachusetts, was linked to large public gatherings. the cdc says 246 fully vaccinated people were among the infected. many tested positive for the delta variant. >> vaccinated people who do have a breakthrough infection are clearly capable of transmitting the infection to an uninfected person. >> repo

colfax said doctors across the entire pandemic, only 16 fully vaccinated people have had to be hospitalized for covid in the city. >>> across california, the numbers are telling. look at this snapshot of our positivity rate in the last three months. today we're at 6.4%. last month we were just a fraction of that sitting at 1.5%. in may, even lower, less than a percent. >> hospitalizations creeping up as well. the state said more than 4,000 people are now in the hospital because of covid. in the past 24 hours, 122 more people have been admitted. some vaccinated and some not. we've been reaching out to the county health department and so far these are the answers that we are getting. in santa clara county, 86 people in the hospital with covid. the county said none was fully vaccinated. only one of the patients had highest vaccination rates in the country, out of nearly 200 patients hospitalized, only two, two were vaccinated. in fact you could see in the graph. blue is for vaccinated and orange is unvaccinated. it is stark. you could see the seven-day average case rate much higher for those w

grant colfax describes the difference between getting covid-19 when fully vaccinated, versus when you are not like this. >> sniffles versus suffocation. >> the bay area is holding its breath, waiting for cases to continue to increase. >> reporter: dr. peter is a ucsf professor of medicine, and infectious disease specialist. minority groups have taken a watch and wait approach, and some fear a received cost, along with historical precedent and mistrust. >> how we get over covid and keep smiles on everyone's faces, and we keep the city and country open, is we do our part to get the vaccine. >> reporter: sacramento and los angeles are seeing the largest surges due to the delta variant, and vaccination rates are lower for minority groups in those areas, something san francisco health officials are hoping to avoid. melanie woodrow, abc7 news. >>> the university of california announced today that it will require all students, faculty, and staff to have the covid-19 vaccine before the fall term begins, anyone not vaccinated without a approved exemption will be barred from campuses. >>> major

colfax, don't you have more to say? >> doctor: i'd be happy to say more, but out of respect for the committee and others, i'm happy to answer any questions or concerns that the committee may have. thank you. supervisor safai. >> i'm just kidding. i'm just kidding. thank you. so -- if i haven't said this enough, i just want to say this again, and i know we've all said this a million times, we certainly tremendously appreciate all of the phenomenal work that you and your team have done. it can't be recognized enough. so definitely appreciate the budget that you all have put forward, and we certainly know that this is not over yet. the struggle against this pandemic is continuing, and we need to be diligent. we need to be continuously trying to be as many steps ahead of the curve as we can. so i really appreciate that. and last time, when i highlighted all of the things you specified in the budget going forward, i think that was really important. there was that one -- however, there was that one bucket of $27 million that

daily rate is less than half of the peak back in january, director of public health doctor grant colfax says most of those infections are among the unvaccinated vaccines. remain our ticket out of this pandemic, and they continue to work extremely well still, breakthrough cases are occurring. in fact, dozens have been among medical workers at hospitals like san francisco general, they're now out sick, typically contracting covid from places outside of healthcare settings and now putting a strain on the entire system. we're monitoring the situation carefully. because they're fully the people are fully vax. if people are fully vaccinated, they're unlikely to experience. uh serious disease so again reinforces the importance of vaccine to protect our health care system and our health care workers. there have been no covid related deaths among the fully vaccinated and few hospitalizations still a countywide or even bay area wide mask mandate is not out of the question. we are. very vigorously exploring, um, issuing and enjoy mass mandate, um, and in discussions with surrounding counties, heal

the rescue took place yesterday afternoon at about 12 45 at the stevens trailhead in colfax. the sheriff's office says the flight crew worked with firefighters on the ground to lift that hiker onto the helicopter. he was then flown to an area where paramedics were waiting to transfer him to a hospital. the hikers suffered minor injuries and is expected to be okay. it was a violent weekend in oakland, five people were shot in a seven hour period yesterday, a woman was shot at 98 in plymouth in east oakland. then a man was shot just three hours later, two miles away. and just before 11 30. a man was shot and killed on 52nd avenue near san leandro street. also an argument led to a double shooting at a taco truck at 22nd and international police say in 19, year old and a 20 year old are now recovery. neighbors say they're concerned about the increase in violence. some people who live near one of yesterday's shootings showed us this truck with bullet holes in the glass. all of these shootings came just hours after the oakland police chief laurent armstrong hosted a community gathe

w h o colfax program which gets this vaccination funds getting this vaccination out to the rest of the world that they're now saying they're not sure about how much ordination is there between the e u and the w h o on these kinds of issues. how much coordination is there between countries themselves? some of the you, nations have approved the same covey shield that the e. u, as a whole is saying they're not sure about. well, given debbie, totally legitimate for each regulatory authority to independently carry out the approval process for drag that back to that was wherever. apparently, at the moment we had a problem of coordination because european union paid that the vaccine should not be used and recognized. but at the same time, germany as well, they knew i'd be lam, spain, and i find the sony or switzerland. the nice lambda approved kong shields. the answer, the proper and effective, unsafe roxanne, therefore in unit time in which in a moment in which there should be unique way to face the, the make emergency. apparently there is large page space for each country or each or differe