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The alarming surge in COVID infections is prompting city leaders, heads of companies, and even sports officials to withdraw from public events that could potentially expose more people to the virus. -
"With omicron on the rise, we're taking immediate actions to protect Californians and ensure our hospitals are prepared," said Gov. Gavin Newsom. -
A million people are expected to travel through San Diego International Airport between Dec. 17 and Jan. 3. -
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Tuesday said he agreed with the President Joe Biden's speech on the latest resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly Biden's focus on vaccinations. -
In anticipation of a wave of COVID-19 cases, UCSD will move its instruction to remote-only from Jan. 3-17. -
In a rare reversal, the Justice Department said the prison system has discretion to allow people released to home confinement during the pandemic to remain free. -
After school "learning hubs" are helping some high school students in North Carolina catch up on academic time lost due to COVID — and stay on track for graduation. -
California is poised for a surge in new coronavirus cases over the holidays. -
Understaffed hospitals are already coping with increased patient demand heading into the holidays. They have few options to expand if omicron creates a huge new wave of COVID patients. -
More than 2.42 million San Diegans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, representing roughly 76.9% of eligible residents.
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