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County Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccines As 278 COVID Cases, 2 Deaths Reported
- April 13
- By City News Service
Following federal guidance, San Diego County stopped administering Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday, as county public health officials reported 278 new coronavirus infections and two deaths.
San Diego County Announces Pause Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
- April 13
- By City News Service
San Diego County announced Tuesday morning that it is pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, following guidance from the federal government.
Gov. Newsom Inks Bill Adding Half A Billion Dollars To Wildfire Prevention
- April 13
- By Erik Anderson
California's governor signs a legislative package that directs more than half a billion dollars to wildfire prevention efforts.
Shooting Suspect Killed By SWAT During Standoff At San Diego High School
- April 13
- By City News Service
A fugitive wanted in connection with two shootings within the last month was fatally shot by SWAT officers Tuesday morning during a standoff at San Diego High School, according to multiple media reports.
LA County's Human Relations Commission's New Approach To Documenting Hate Crimes
- April 13
- By Jade Hindmon
As the occurrence hate crimes against Asian-American and Pacific Islanders becoming more apparent throughout the pandemic, the LA County Human Relations Commission created a new system for victims to report hate crimes and get help.
Newsom: J&J Vaccine Pause Won't Affect California Reopening
- April 13
- Kathleen Ronayne and Amy Taxin / Associated Press
California officials say the state's pause on using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as federal agencies examine a possible and rare side effect is likely to have little effect on vaccination efforts.
Padres Announce Increase In Petco Park Crowds To 33% Of Capacity
- April 13
- By City News Service
The San Diego Padres announced Tuesday that Petco Park's attendance limits have been increased to 33% of capacity in accordance with San Diego County's move to the orange tier of the state's coronavirus reopening system.
California Re-opens Enrollment For Health Insurance Coverage
- April 13
- Adam Beam / Associated Press
California on Monday re-opened enrollment for its state health insurance exchange, hoping more people will buy coverage now that the federal government is offering new assistance that could lower monthly premiums by $1,000 or more in some cases.
India's Crusade To Save Babies And Moms In The Pandemic
- April 13
- Kamala Thiagarajan / NPR
A UNICEF report estimates that hundreds of thousands of babies in South Asia alone have died because of the inability of pregnant women to get appropriate care. India is seeking solutions.
U.S. Recommends Pausing Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
- April 13
- Scott Neuman / NPR
In a statement on Tuesday, U.S. authorities said they are "reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine."
A Mystery Under Study: How, Why And When COVID Vaccines Aren't Fully Protective
- April 13
- Rob Stein / NPR
COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective but don't always provide perfect protection. Some vaccinated people later exposed to the virus still get sick. Why and how often that happens is under study.
Oceanside Homeless Encampment Given More Time Before Getting Forced Out
- April 12
- By Tania Thorne
A large homeless encampment off South Oceanside Blvd. was scheduled to be cleared out by Oceanside Police this week. But now, the city is giving the people more time while they try to secure motel vouchers for temporary housing.
California Lifts COVID-19 Limits On Indoor Worship Services
- April 12
- By Associated Press
California on Monday lifted its limits on indoor worship services in the face of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down the coronavirus public health mandates.
KPBS Midday Edition Special: Students Return To The Classroom
- April 12
- By Brooke Ruth, Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon, Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
San Diego Unified, San Diego County's largest school district, welcomed students back to campus Monday. About half of the district's students opted to return to the classroom while the other half will continue learning remotely.
Vaccine Availability Varies Throughout San Diego
- April 12
- By Melissa Mae
The Del Mar Fairgrounds Vaccination Super Station will close again for four days this week, while some small clinics in San Diego will provide no appointment, first-come first-served COVID-19 vaccines to people in specific ZIP codes.
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