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This year, face masks are on most parents' list of back-to-school supplies. But which ones are most effective? Here's how to choose the right one for your child. -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Monday granted full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech's cornavirus vaccine for people ages 16 and older, which San Diego leaders hope will remove some doubt from those who have been hesitant to receive a shot. -
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making good on his vow earlier this month to require the shots once the Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine. -
The district hopes to transition back to normal in-person operations by the spring 2022 semester if the health situation improves. -
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools. But attitudes were sharply divided along political lines. -
With the Delta variant of the coronavirus continuing to surge, San Diego County's latest COVID-19 numbers show 979 new cases and seven more hospitalizations but no additional deaths. -
Masks are required in schools across the state, and also in day care centers for kids 2 and up. But a North County day care center is letting parents make the choice whether to mask their kids. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe approval replaces the emergency use authorizations granted last December and could make it easier for employers, the military and universities to mandate vaccination. -
Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice. -
After vaccination, antibody levels can help predict how much protection a COVID-19 shot offers, scientists are learning. The finding could speed up the development of future vaccines.
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