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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.
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San Diego County Reports 593 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 New Deaths

City News Service

San Diego County public health officials reported 593 new coronavirus infections and five additional deaths Tuesday.
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San Diego County Reports 591 New COVID-19 Cases, 19 New Deaths

City News Service

San Diego County reported 592 new coronavirus infections and 19 new deaths Monday.
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More than 1,700 San Diego Health Care Workers Request Vaccine Exemptions

Maureen Cavanaugh

Harrison Patiño

As the deadline looms for state healthcare workers to get vaccinated by the end of the month, more than 1,700 are seeking exemptions primarily based on religious grounds.
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Business Owners React To Federal Vaccination, Testing Requirement

Matt Hoffman

President Biden has announced a vaccination mandate or regular COVID-19 testing for businesses with 100 or more employees and operators are working to implement the new requirements.