COVID-19

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The Pandemic Is In A New Phase But Child Care Centers Still Struggling

Claire Trageser

Providers are trying to figure out how to balance increasing class sizes and flexibility so they can stay in business without making parents uncomfortable.
Health

Everything You'd Want To Know About The Unusual Masks Worn By Team USA Athletes

Merrit Kennedy / NPR

It's a bold look that has been compared to the masked Batman villain Bane – even by the Japanese organizers of the Tokyo Games. The mask is voluminous and is a nod to the host country, Japan.
Health

Coronavirus Cases At The Tokyo Olympics Continue To Increase

Mandalit del Barco / NPR

Olympic organizers say another 24 Games-related personnel have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past day. Since July 1, 193 people linked to the Games have received positive test results.
Health

San Diego County Reports Increasing Vaccination Numbers As COVID-19 Cases Rise

City News Service

While COVID-19 cases continue to surge in San Diego County, the region continues to make progress on COVID-19 vaccinations, with 70% of residents 12 and older fully vaccinated, the Health and Human Services Agency reported Wednesday.
Health

Masks Are Not Optional For San Diego Schools

Melissa Mae

San Diego school districts must enforce mask wearing for all K-12 students, teachers and staff on campus, regardless of vaccination status for this upcoming school year.
Health

California Follows CDC, Advises Indoor Masks For Vaccinated

The Associated Press

Following the federal government's lead, California is recommending that people wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Health

New York Will Require State Workers To Be Vaccinated Or Undergo Weekly Testing

The Associated Press / NPR

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that state employees have until Labor Day to get vaccinated. New York, like other states, has seen a rising number of coronavirus cases linked to the Delta variant.
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San Diego County Recommends Masks Indoors Regardless Of Vaccination Status

City News Service

After weeks of insisting that those who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus infection could safely go without face coverings in most situations, public health officials in San Diego County have reversed course, recommending mask-wearing indoors for everyone.
Economy

San Diego Chamber Joins State Business Groups, Supports Tighter Rules To Slow Spread Of COVID-19

Erik Anderson

Business groups support tighter COVID-19 restrictions as a way to control the spread of the Delta variant and keep the economic recovery on track.
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Are Vaccine Mandates Effective, Legal?

Maureen Cavanaugh

Andrew Bracken

Dorit Reiss, law professor at UC Hastings, joined KPBS Midday Edition to explain some of the legal issues related to vaccine mandates.