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Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, signed off Sunday on Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine for those 18 years of age and older as the federal government prepares to ship out millions of doses this week.

David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research predicts inflation fears are temporary, and the 10-year Treasury Note yield will return to 1%.

Orange County reported 191 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths Sunday, although officials said those numbers might be low for the next few days due to technical issues with the state reporting database.

California is billions of dollars ahead of its tax collections projections despite many people being out of work because of the pandemic.

Here’s what you need to know about the spread of the coronavirus in San Diego County, including how many cases have been reported and the latest updates from local health officials.

The FDA approved Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine on Saturday, giving the U.S. a third tool to fight the pandemic following vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.

A North Carolina woman who lied to get a coronavirus relief loan spent the money on shopping excursions to Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton and diamond stores, federal prosecutors said

Elementary school-aged children will likely be able to receive Covid-19 vaccinations early next year, Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted.

Covid-19 has led to a shorter and more complex tax season than usual. Here’s why you should file as soon as possible.

The FDA has approved J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the U.S. a third tool to fight the pandemic.

On top of dealing with ongoing Covid symptoms, so-called “long haulers” also can see their financial situation get upended as they battle to feel better.

Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq

The coronavirus has claimed the lives of at least 20 mariachis in Los Angeles but the need to go out to work is greater, so many of them continue to risk their lives.

Orange County’s test positivity rate — which is reported weekly — improved from 7.8% the previous week to 5.4% Tuesday, and the adjusted case rate per 100,000 on a seven-day average with a seven-day lag improved from 20.7 to 11.9.

A local barber at the center of a high-profile fight over COVID-19 restrictions has just had his license suspended by the state — and says he would take the same stand all over again.

The Justice Department says it will appeal a judge’s ruling that the federal government’s eviction moratorium is unconstitutional

Los Angeles County reported 1,730 new cases of COVID-19 and 94 additional deaths Saturday, while the number of coronavirus patients in county hospitals continued to trend downward.

Resident doctors in training at Riverside Community Hospital are being celebrated for their hard work during the pandemic. Tony Shin reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2021.

The coronavirus has claimed the lives of at least 20 mariachis in Los Angeles but the need to go out to work is greater, so many of them continue to risk their lives. NBC4 News reports at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2021.

The vaccines are available to health care workers and anyone over 65. Christine Kim reported on NBC4 News on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.