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The most common COVID-19 variant of concern circulating in Los Angeles County is now the U.K. variant, health officials said Saturday. -
San Diego County public health officials have reported 60 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths as the county grapples with a major question about what happens when the vaccine supply exceeds the demand. -
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen since June last year. It's sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus. -
A timeline of COVID-19 cases during California’s outbreak. -
The San Diego Padres Friday announced the team's first full capacity game of the season is set to take place next month. -
The leader of a local microbrew steps down after a social media post alleging an abusive culture in the craft beer industry goes viral, local marijuana retail workers unionize, and graduating seniors at SDSU prepare for commencement during a pandemic. -
California’s top health official says the state no longer will require social distancing and will allow full capacity for businesses when the state reopens on June 15. -
While natural infection does seem to provide some immunity, studies suggest that it is short term. Vaccination, on the other hand, provides more robust immunity. -
The National Restaurant Association is recommending to its members that employees continue to wear masks until the government clarifies how the guidance applies to a requirement to keep workers safe. -
KPBS Midday EditionThree San Diego public health experts wrote in an op-ed published by Voice of San Diego that lifting the mask requirement at this time could result in further risk of infection for the most vulnerable among us.
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