Mask Wearing

The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.

Both vaccinated and unvaccinated San Diegans say this long track record of mixed messaging on COVID just makes fighting the pandemic even harder. As the country grapples with a spike in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, the CDC’s latest reversal on mask guidance recommending all Americans – regardless of vaccination status – wear masks indoors again is drawing mixed reactions. “It’s…

As the U.S. is once again faced with a surge of new COVID-19 cases health officials are recommending Americans to mask up again.

Here are some things you should know about the Delta variant and its effect on San Diego County, reports NBC 7’s Melissa Adan.

Breaking from current guidance allowing residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed their face masks in most situations, Los Angeles County health officials Monday “strongly” recommended that everyone wear masks in indoor public places due to rapid spread of a highly contagious virus mutation.

Breaking from current guidance allowing residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed their face masks in most situations, Los Angeles County health officials Monday “strongly” recommended that everyone wear masks in indoor public places due to rapid spread of a highly contagious virus mutation.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said starting June 15, the state would stop requiring people to wear masks in almost all circumstances.

What a difference a year can make — In April 2020, San Diego’s beaches were either completely closed or severely restricted. Today, hundreds safely gathered along the water’s edge to enjoy a sense of normalcy.

The guidance, announced earlier this week, says it’s safe for fully vaccinated people to go unmasked to small outdoor gathering but warns people to wear a mask when in a larger crowd, reports NBC 7’s Allie Raffa.

Mask mandates have been accepted by most, but are still being challenged aggressively by others, leaving employees and customers at grocery chains across the city fed up with backlash against rules beyond their control. NBC 7’s Allie Rafa reports.

Mask mandates have been accepted by most, but are still being challenged aggressively by others, leaving employees and customers at grocery chains across the city fed up with backlash against rules beyond their control.

San Diego’s performing arts community is coming together for a new campaign to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

San Diego’s performing arts community has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Still, they must create. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford shares how local artists are coming together to stop the spread of COVID-19 through a special project.

Consumer Reports says that a few easy adjustments can ensure a safe and comfortable mask-wearing experience for everyone.

We’ve all experienced it – having a hard time understanding someone wearing a mask. Well, there are ways to improve your communication skills and Amber Pfister unmasks them with the help of voiceover actress Tasia Valenza.

Not all masks offer equal protection, but there are ways to make it even safer. Malou Nubla learns some tips from our Nurse Barb.