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La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools gave away a stockpile of COVID home tests to staff and students before going back to school. -
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has issued an emergency brownout because of COVID-19. -
The move follows an unprecedented spike in positivity rates in the Capitol and mirrors record-high infection rates throughout Washington D.C., driven by the highly contagious omicron variant. -
The latest COVID-19 surge caused a run on store-bought tests and has put extra pressure on in person testing. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal infectious disease expert stresses the importance of children getting vaccinations in midst of latest surge. -
The number of coronavirus patients in San Diego County hospitals has surged to almost 600, according to the latest state figures. -
The agency also shortened the time between the completion of primary vaccination of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose. -
The CDC recently cut the number of days it recommends COVID-positive people remain in isolation from 10 days to five. -
San Diego Unified students use at-home COVID tests provided by the district. -
The number of coronavirus patients in San Diego County hospitals surged past 500 Friday, as local health officials urged residents to keep their New Year's Eve celebrations small and safe.
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