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8-Year-Old Hospitalized With Rare Disease Triggered By Coronavirus Infection

Matt Hoffman

Matt Hoffman

Eduardo Cortes has been receiving care at Rady Children’s Hospital for nearly a week after coming down with a rare disease triggered by coronavirus infections.
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Number Of COVID-19 Deaths In San Diego County Passes 4,000

City News Service

San Diego County public health officials reported 611 new COVID-19 infections and eight deaths Friday, bringing the death toll for the county to more than 4,000.
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US Panel Backs COVID-19 Boosters Only For Elderly, High-Risk

The Associated Press

An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it approved the extra shots for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.
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Number Of COVID-19 Deaths In San Diego County Nears 4,000

City News Service

San Diego County public health officials reported 530 new COVID-19 infections and 11 deaths Thursday, saying it remains a "pandemic of the unvaccinated," as the vast majority of hospitalizations and deaths have occurred amongst the less-than-fully vaccinated population.
KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego County Reports 742 New COVID-19 Cases, 17 More Deaths

City News Service

San Diego County public health officials reported 742 new coronavirus infections and 17 additional deaths, according to the latest reports.
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Alaska's Largest Hospital Says The Strain Of COVID Is Forcing It To Ration Care

Jaclyn Diaz / NPR

Hospitals in Alaska, Idaho and Nevada are reporting a crush of new coronavirus cases and limited medical staff, forcing some facilities to prioritize resources.
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After The Recall, Parents Wonder When Vaccination Mandate Will Come

M.G. Perez

Following the recall defeat by California voters, parents wonder when a vaccination mandate will come for schools
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Los Angeles To Require COVID Vaccine/Test For Outdoor Events, Vaccines At Indoor Bars

City News Service

The order will require patrons and employees to have at least one dose of vaccine by Oct. 7 and receive their second by Nov. 4.
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She's Been Teaching For 18 Years. She Says This Year Is Her Most Stressful Yet

Natosha Via / NPR

What does an elementary school classroom look like right now? Photojournalist Natosha Via spent the day with one Louisville music teacher as she adjusted masks and sanitized xylophone mallets.
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Health Care Worker Vaccination Mandate Goes Into Effect At End Of September

Matt Hoffman

In just about two weeks California’s vaccination mandate for health care workers goes into effect — unlike other requirements there is no testing opt-out option.