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Local doctors said with vaccinations, prior infections and COVID treatments, any surge following the holidays should not be as bad compared to previous winters. -
In the past week, the county Health and Human Services Agency reported 15 additional COVID deaths and 4,537 new infections — compared to 4,764 the week prior. -
The increase in cases follows the rollback of China’s strict anti-virus control and the a surge of infections in the country. -
Teachers across the state are trying to help students who fell behind in their reading skills during remote learning. At the same time, they must meet state grade-level standards for instruction, leaving many wondering if some students will ever recover from learning loss. -
County public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated for the holidays and take caution during indoor gatherings, including masking, washing hands often, staying home when sick and home testing. -
Right after the holidays is when San Diego County has seen its largest spikes in COVID-19 and the flu. -
A total of 4,764 COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths were reported in the past week. -
A San Diego COVID-19 expert sees the nasal vaccine as a practical alternative to masks for preventing infection. -
The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in San Diego County was 380, an increase of 10 patients, according to the latest state data.
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The updated boosters are intended to protect individuals from the worst outcomes of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death.
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