Santa Clara County has the nation’s highest vaccination rate among large counties, and one of the highest vaccination rates among all counties, according to CDC data.  As of June 20, 2021, 80% of residents aged 12 and older have received their first dose, and over 71% of residents aged 12 and older were fully vaccinated.

With more than 75% of eligible people at least partially vaccinated, health officials said it’s safe to go to the office. 

Bars in both counties will also be allowed to reopen indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people.

Two new variants detected in New York, three cases of the South Africa variant and one case first detected in Japan/Brazil have been found in the county.

In-person spectating for pro sports stopped a year ago, but physicians hope to create a national model for the events going forward.

Santa Clara County isn't the hotspot it was in the first months of the pandemic, but old challenges linger and new questions have emerged.

The order pre-empts the state’s stay-at-home order, which Gov. Gavin Newsom formally announced Thursday, as hospitalizations surge.

The new restrictions start Monday and come as the county hits record levels for single-day Covid-19 positive tests and hospitalizations.

Families and public officials are getting creative this holiday season to keep some of their traditions alive.

Indoor dining, gyms, churches and gatherings are prohibited under the purple tier.

Health officials said they anticipate the state will move Santa Clara County back into the more restrictive Red Tier next week.

On top of the travel advisory, state health officials are also urging residents to limit interactions with other households.

Bay Area health officials recommend limiting any Thanksgiving gathering to no more than three households.

The judge’s latest decision is part of an ongoing battle between Calvary Chapel San Jose and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

The iconic mansion is launching a new outdoor experience, Walk With Spirits Tour, running from 8 to 11pm Wednesday through Sunday.

Gyms, hair salons, malls and a few other indoor businesses will have to close by the end of this week, according to state health officials.