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A Surge On Top Of A Surge
Officials are activating field hospitals across California, including a 200-bed facility in Escondido. We’re heading for disaster, the governor said on Wednesday, if people don't protect themselves this Christmas, a surge on top of a surge on top of a s
COVID-19 Spreading Behind Bars
COVID-19 cases are surging in San Diego County jails, prisons and detention centers, according to community outbreak records obtained by KPBS. Plus: President Donald Trump pardons former Repubican Rep. Duncan Hunter, Gov. Gavin Newsom picks for Secretary
Hundreds Of COVID-19 Cases Tied To Casinos
Community outbreak records obtained by KPBS show a total of more than 630 cases in which people diagnosed with the disease had been at casinos within 14 days of their diagnosis.
COVID-19 Outbreak Info Finally Revealed
KPBS obtained County Health Department records on the virus that have been withheld from the public, finally revealing where COVID-19 outbreaks have happened in San Diego County. Plus: Top county health officials detail vaccine rollout progress and futur
ICU Capacity nears 0%
Hospitals across California have all but run out of intensive care beds for COVID-19 patients, ambulances are backing up outside emergency rooms, and tents for triaging the sick have been erected in hospital parking lots.. Meanwhile, a judge’s ruling that
Ambulances Diverted
As San Diego emergency rooms are overwhelmed, the county launches a plan to divert ambulances to less impacted hospitals. Meanwhile, we know Latino communities have been hit hard by the pandemic, KPBS Midday Edition explored the impacts on mental health.
Caregiver Burnout
The pandemic has worsened burnout and stress on caregivers for disabled veterans. Meanwhile, San Diego’s Rady Children’s hospital received their first round of COVID-19 vaccines for their frontline emergency nurses. Also, the population of California’s Mo
Vaccinations Begin
As people begin to get vaccinated in San Diego County and across the country, the US marks a grim milestone: 300,000 deaths from the coronavirus. Also, new data show students learning English have suffered the most academically during the pandemic. Plus,
A Vaccine On The Way
The FDA has approved emergency use of a Covid-19 Vaccine. As ICU capacity continues to dwindle in San Diego, how do hospitals best direct resources to meet the challenges of COVID 19? Also, lawmakers revisit budget cuts in California after h news of a 2
Evictions On the Upswing During Pandemic
New numbers obtained by KPBS show that evictions are continuing in San Diego County, despite a state bill meant to stop many of them during the pandemic. Also, Todd Gloria was Inaugurated on Thursday - he’s San Diego’s first openly gay mayor. Plus, unles