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San Diego County public health officials reported 819 new COVID-19 cases and 12 additional deaths associated with the virus in their latest data. -
University of Washington research predicts the omicron wave will infect more than 400,000 people a day in the U.S. when it crests in about six weeks. -
Vaccines still do a solid job at warding off hospitalization from omicron. So if you're young and healthy, why get a booster? Scientists explain how boosters help and the best timing to get one. -
The alarming surge in COVID infections is prompting city leaders, heads of companies, and even sports officials to withdraw from public events that could potentially expose more people to the virus. -
"With omicron on the rise, we're taking immediate actions to protect Californians and ensure our hospitals are prepared," said Gov. Gavin Newsom. -
A million people are expected to travel through San Diego International Airport between Dec. 17 and Jan. 3. -
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Tuesday said he agreed with the President Joe Biden's speech on the latest resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly Biden's focus on vaccinations. -
In anticipation of a wave of COVID-19 cases, UCSD will move its instruction to remote-only from Jan. 3-17. -
In a rare reversal, the Justice Department said the prison system has discretion to allow people released to home confinement during the pandemic to remain free. -
After school "learning hubs" are helping some high school students in North Carolina catch up on academic time lost due to COVID — and stay on track for graduation.
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