COVID-19

KPBS Midday Edition

Vaccine Boosters May Be Needed In Future But Focus Remains On Unvaccinated

Maureen Cavanaugh

Andrew Bracken

Infectious disease expert Dr. Shira Abeles told KPBS Midday Edition that she sees potential value in boosters for specific groups of people, such as the immunocompromised, but said that boosters are not likely to be needed by the majority of the population, at least not right away.
KPBS Midday Edition

The VA Is Mandating Vaccines For Its Health Care Employees, But Enforcement May Be A Challenge

Carson Frame / American Homefront Project

The Department of Veterans Affairs said its frontline health workers must get vaccinated by mid-September or they'll lose their jobs.
Health

How To Keep Your Child Safe From The Delta Variant

Pien Huang / NPR

Some public health experts are also parents of little kids, and have to strategize to keep those too young to be vaccinated safe from getting or spreading the delta variant. Here are their tips.
Health

Florida's Governor Says School Leaders' Salary May Be Withheld If They Require Masks

Vanessa Romo / NPR

Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up a confrontation with school superintendents on Monday, saying anyone who defies his ban on mask mandates might lose a paycheck. Teachers and staff wouldn't be punished.
Health

County Reports 869 New COVID-19 Cases As Military Prepares For Vaccinations

City News Service

San Diego County's public health officials reported 869 new COVID-19 cases as a surge in infections in the county continues to increase dramatically and the military prepares to require servicemembers get the vaccine.
Health

Free Skin Cancer Screenings For State Lifeguards

Melissa Mae

Spending their days outdoors, lifeguards run a high risk of skin cancer.
Economy

Small Business Grant Relief Program Accepts Applications Starting Wednesday

City News Service

Mayor Todd Gloria Monday announced a $12 million grant program that will support small businesses and nonprofits hardest hit by the pandemic, with applications being accepted starting this week through the San Diego Foundation.
KPBS Midday Edition

New Book Analyzes 'High Conflict' Of Divisive Political Issues

Jade Hindmon

Harrison Patiño

A new book by journalist and author Amanda Ripley takes aim at how discourse surrounding controversial topics can become toxic.
Arts & Culture

Nearly $19 Million In COVID-19 Relief Will Go To 28 Local Entertainment Venues

City News Service

Nearly $19 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding will go to 28 local entertainment venues, theaters and museums throughout North County San Diego and South Orange County, it was announced Monday.
Health

San Diego County Reports 1,387 New Cases Of COVID-19

City News Service

San Diego County's latest COVID-19 numbers show 1,387 new cases and no additional deaths, as the number of infections in the county continues to increase dramatically.