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The burning questions: What makes this newly identified variant so transmissible? And what does it mean for preventing spread? -
A Navy ship is on route to San Diego, after a COVID outbreak on the ship was discovered. It’s the second outbreak this month for the Navy. -
The dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases continued Thursday, with a daily record of 5,976 new infections reported and county public health officials urging residents to keep New Year's celebrations small. -
With a new and more infectious coronavirus variant sweeping California, attorneys representing inmates say violations of health orders by prison staff risk a repeat of the outbreaks that killed dozens in the first year of the pandemic. -
For months, the pandemic shut down gyms everywhere. But now that gyms are open again, some are seeing an increase in clients. That’s in part because COVID-19 made people realize the importance of health. -
San Diego County reported 3,653 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths in its most recent data as public health officials continue to urge people to take precautions. -
Two studies that have not yet been peer reviewed indicate increased protection against the infectious omicron variant. -
Skyrocketing COVID-19 case rates have caused officials In New York City and elsewhere to scale back their New Year's Eve celebrations. Around the country, people are facing tough decisions. -
KPBS Midday EditionExperts say more parents are reporting declining mental and physical health since the start of the pandemic. -
Holiday Bowl organizers announced cancellation of the game Wednesday, acknowledging they were unable to find a replacement team for UCLA, which was unable to play due to COVID-19 protocols within the Bruins' program.
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