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During the Tuesday presentation, Dr. Wilma Wooten said the county is still experiencing increased case rates, with the Delta virus variant being predominant.

The number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in San Diego County increased from 296 to 311.

After nearly two years of COVID surges and hospitalizations, San Diego's hospitals say they're undaunted by the potential risks that the Omicron variant may pose.

The San Diego Unified School District's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students has been upheld by a federal appeals court.

Starting Monday all international travelers, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken 24 hours before their flights depart.

Health officials said the infection is "most likely travel-related."

San Diego County public health officials reported 652 new COVID-19 infections and four additional deaths associated with the virus Thursday.

San Diego County public health officials reported 622 new COVID-19 infections and six additional deaths.

State health officials say they're increasing COVID-19 testing at California’s airports for arrivals from countries identified as areas where the newly identified variant is spreading.

Since the beginning of the year around 260 animals including tigers, leopards, gorillas, baboons and hyenas have been vaccinated at the San Diego Zoo.