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Johnson & Johnson asked U.S. regulators Thursday to clear the world’s first single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, an easier-to-use option that could boost scarce supplies. -
Infectious disease specialists expect deaths to start dropping soon after new cases hit a peak right around the beginning of the year. There’s also the risk that improving trends in infections and hospitalizations could be offset by people relaxing and coming together — including this Sunday to watch the Super Bowl. -
Cal Fire San Diego and more than 20 local fire agencies are running Operation Collaboration which has delivered more than 7,000 vaccines to San Diegans. -
San Diego County public health officials reported 968 new COVID-19 infections and 54 deaths Wednesday as hospitalizations continue to decline, while the number of vaccines continues to be insufficient for demand. -
KPBS Midday EditionWho knows whether banning outdoor dining was a good idea. Now that it’s back, not even the experts can be sure it’s safe. -
From double-masking to getting a tighter seal, simple at-home hacks can make your mask a better barrier against the coronavirus — and help fend off more infectious strains. -
Many colleges are starting their spring semester this week, and new data show that schools are bringing students back to campus, with more in-person classes. -
At least 70% of people will need to be immune from the coronavirus before COVID-19 can recede through a process known as herd immunity. Vaccines can play a role. But reaching the goal won't be easy. -
COVID-19 has now killed more Americans than WWII. That fact helps some people put the viral death toll in perspective, while others find it offensive. Historically, is it even a valid comparison? -
A massive pandemic-induced shortfall in hotel tax revenue could mean city departments will have to cut spending sometime in the next five months or dip into the city's precious reserves.
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