COVID-19

National

Why did he suspect a COVID surge was coming? He followed the digital breadcrumbs

Manuela López Restrepo

A theory about online candle reviews and COVID cases was put under the microscope, and has taken on new relevance amid concern at the lack of official data heading into another winter.
National

Omicron boosters for kids 5-12 are cleared by the CDC

The Associated Press

Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, modified to target today's most common and contagious variant. The latest move may expand protection before an expected winter wave.
National

There's a spike in respiratory illness among children — and it's not just COVID

Manuela López Restrepo

Mary Louise Kelly

Sick kids are crowding emergency rooms in parts of the country and some pediatric hospitals say they're running out of beds.
Local

Schedule vaccinations before indoor holiday gatherings, county urges

City News Service

San Diego County public health officials are encouraging residents Friday to schedule vaccinations for both COVID-19 and influenza as the holidays — and indoor gatherings — approach.
National

Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way

Rob Stein

Here we go again. The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S. too.
National

Personalities don't usually change quickly but they may have during the pandemic

Maggie Mertens

A study finds small but meaningful declines in personality traits that help us navigate social situations, trust others, think creatively, and act responsibly. Young people were especially affected.
National

Coronavirus (booster) FAQ: Can it cause a positive test? When should you get it?

Max Barnhart

There is a lot of information about coronavirus vaccines out there, and some of it seems vague or contradictory. We talked to experts to help answer some of the most common and confusing questions.
KPBS Midday Edition

Q&A: Is the pandemic over?

Jade Hindmon

Andrew Bracken

This month President Joe Biden declared the coronavirus pandemic over. But local infectious disease and public health experts see things differently.
Local

County health officials urge residents to get flu, coronavirus vaccines

City News Service

San Diego County reported 290 new COVID-19 infections and four deaths.
Local

California tells auto insurers to disclose pandemic profits

Don Thompson

It's Commissioner Ricardo Lara's latest attempt to compensate consumers, who, he says, were overcharged as traffic virtually disappeared after the nation’s largest automobile insurance market imposed the first U.S. coronavirus stay-home order.