Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
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The move by Urban Discovery School comes as a charter school alliance reports increased enrollment in charters due to the COVID pandemic.
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A third shot of the vaccine can be given at least six months after the two-dose regimen, according to the authorization. A booster rollout could begin this week.
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KPBS Midday EditionThis is not a done deal yet: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has yet to weigh in on who it believes should get boosters and when.
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Schools have welcomed students back to classrooms but face a new challenge: a shortage of teachers and staff the likes of which some districts say they have never seen.
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We are just about to head into flu season and even though COVID-19 cases are trending down, experts are warning about a potential double-punch with influenza.
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State health experts say relatively high vaccination rates in California ahead of the arrival of the delta variant made a difference. They say additional measures, such as masking, also helped stem the surge.
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Parents react to Pfizer Announcement of vaccine for children 5-to-11 years old.
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San Diego County reported 365 new COVID-19 infections and three new deaths Monday, as the region's hospitals say they are preparing for a "fifth surge" of the virus.
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An FDA advisory committee said booster shots are not needed for all Americans. Later this week a CDC panel will take up the same issue.
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KPBS Midday EditionRecent findings have concluded the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be safe for children aged 5-11, according to the two pharmaceutical companies behind its development.