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COVID-19 cases began to rise in San Diego County last week. At the same time, a newly available drug could help protect some people at higher risk of severe illness. -
As of Friday, just 22% of those eligible in the county are inoculated against the flu while just 7% of that cohort have received the COVID-19 vaccine -
COVID-19 symptoms that don’t go away affect hundreds of millions worldwide. Scripps Research is recruiting people with long COVID to test a weight-loss medication that shows promise in treating the illness. -
A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed “razor blade throat” is making its way through parts of California. While case numbers remain relatively low in San Diego County, health experts are warning people not to let their guard down. -
A new federal COVID-19 vaccine policy is raising alarms among San Diego doctors and advocates. They worry it could deepen existing health disparities and leave low-income communities of color at greater risk. -
The halt of a groundbreaking virus-tracking program has scientists warning of growing blind spots in public health monitoring. -
As San Diego marks five years since its first COVID-19 case, hospitals and researchers reflect on the lessons learned and the steps being taken to prepare for the next public health crisis. -
Mark Ghaly has been a steady voice in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s cabinet, shaping the administration’s COVID policies and its efforts to bring down the cost of health care. -
Wooten announced her retirement Tuesday following 23 years of service. -
The San Diego Foundation and Mission Driven Finance Thursday announced that of $5.2 million lent to nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been repaid with less than one-tenth of 1% in losses.
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