COVID-19

Health

Why China's 'zero COVID' policy is finally faltering

Michaeleen Doucleff

Steve Inskeep

For nearly three years, China has enforced incredibly strict rules to keep coronavirus transmission in check. But now they're facing a potentially deadly omicron surge.
National

Twitter will no longer enforce its COVID misinformation policy

The Associated Press

Public health experts and social media researchers are concerned that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages vaccination and other efforts to combat the still-spreading virus.
Local

San Diego County's COVID hospitalizations rise to 286

City News Service

The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in San Diego County has risen to 286, according to the latest state data released Tuesday.
Education

California appeals panel rejects San Diego Unified appeal of vaccine mandate ruling

City News Service

A three-justice panel from the Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled in agreement with San Diego Superior Court Judge John Meyer's finding that only the state can implement such a mandate without exemptions for religious or personal beliefs.
Local

San Diego County sees rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations

City News Service

The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in San Diego County has risen to 224, an increase of 24 over the previous day, according to the latest state data released Tuesday.
Local

Gathering again? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

Jonel Aleccia/ The Associated Press

After two years of a pandemic lull, more friends and families will be gathering again this Thanksgiving.
Local

Hopeful signs point to mild holiday COVID wave

Maureen Cavanaugh

Harrison Patiño

While flu and RSV cases are increasing, hopeful signs are emerging that suggest the post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 case load will be milder compared to previous waves.
Local

San Diego's COVID-19 hospitalizations tick upward to 156 patients

City News Service

The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in San Diego County has increased by three people to 156.
Arts & Culture

Rosarito artist tapped for portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci

Julia Dixon Evans

Hugo Crosthwaite's stop-motion animation portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci will be installed in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.
National

New VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVID

Pien Huang

For those at high risk, Pfizer's antiviral drug helps stave off severe COVID-19. Now research suggests it may also reduce their chances of long COVID.