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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. -
The updated boosters are intended to protect individuals from the worst outcomes of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. -
San Diego County's Deputy Public Health Officer said it's reminiscent of last year's surge, and very few people have gotten the latest booster. -
UC San Diego Health officials also said delayed care is driving a surge in patients that is forcing them to use non-traditional spaces for patients. -
The reluctance of many citizens — especially the elderly — to get vaccinated is a problem for a government facing intense pressure to roll back strict COVID policies. -
A post-Thanksgiving spike in COVID-19 cases has hit the county and continued to climb Friday.
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Health officials initially anticipated that this year's winter surge could be mild. That appears to be changing.
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