COVID-19

Health

The world hopes to enact a pandemic treaty by May 2024. Will it succeed or flail?

Ari Daniel

This week leaders at the U.N. adopted a declaration recognizing the need for nations to work together to address future pandemics. But questions loom. How will it be enforced? Who's footing the bill?
Health

Free COVID tests by mail are back, starting this week

Selena Simmons-Duffin

People will be able to go to COVIDTests.gov and get four free tests per household, starting Monday. The Biden administration says it is trying to prepare for the fall and winter COVID season.
Health

The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

Maria Godoy

Rob Stein

Jane Greenhalgh

Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?
Health

CDC advisers back broad rollout of new COVID boosters

Scott Hensley

Rob Stein

A panel of doctors and scientists advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that people 6 months of age and older get new COVID boosters this fall.
Health

New COVID vaccines get FDA approval

Rob Stein

Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration.
Health

Unraveling long COVID: Here's what scientists who study the illness want to find out

Will Stone

At a recent medical gathering, researchers presented their latest hypotheses about what causes – and what could treat – the lingering disease.
Health

COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise in San Diego County. Here's what you need to know

Crystal Niebla

Emerging COVID-19 variants can bring with them new symptoms, potentially posing challenges for local health systems.
Health

Don't let COVID-19 affect your Labor Day weekend plans

Melissa Mae

If you’re traveling for the holiday weekend, you might want to pack a mask. An uptick in COVID-19 cases in the county means the virus is more likely to be in public spaces.
Health

Coronavirus FAQ: Is it wiser to get a booster now or wait for the new fall booster?

Fran Kritz

Maybe it's not a full-blown summer surge but COVID numbers are ticking up. For those with concerns due to personal risk factors or the start of the school year, the booster question is top of mind.
Economy

California forbids plans to unmask workers at In-N-Out — and most other workplaces

Ana B. Ibarra

Known for its crossed palm trees and cups printed with Bible verses, the California-based fast food chain banned employees in five states from wearing masks at work.