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A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. -
University of Southern California epidemiologist Dr. Jeffrey Klausner on Tuesday compared it to a wildfire that is running out of fuel. -
After being embarrassed by an outbreak on the USS Roosevelt, the Navy is relying on vaccines and new guidance to keep crews at sea. -
The roughly 7 million Americans who are immunocompromised — including many people with disabilities — live with much higher risk of COVID-19, and near-constant vigilance. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness delayed its annual homeless count, due to COVID-19 concerns. It is now set to take place Feb. 24. -
California workers would get up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus. -
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration confirmed the withdrawal Tuesday. But the agency says it still strongly encourages vaccination of workers. -
Some retailers are starting to get the first wave of the 400 million free masks being distributed by the federal government. -
The total number of new reported cases has decreased in the past week, signaling a possible downward trend in the community spread of COVID-19. -
The highly contagious variant has still led to breakthrough cases and a surge in infections worldwide.
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