Omicron drives US deaths higher than in fall’s delta wave

Omicron, the highly contagious coronavirus variant sweeping across the country, is driving the daily American death toll higher than during last fall’s delta wave, with deaths likely to keep rising for days or even weeks.

Things families have to deal with after losing loved ones to COVID

What happens to the surviving family members after losing a loved one to COVID? We don’t often hear the turmoil that moms, dads, brothers, sisters, spouses and others face.

Herd immunity to COVID unlikely in LA County, elsewhere, new USC study suggests

A new study by the University of Southern California suggests that herd immunity to COVID-19 is unlikely in Los Angeles County, and that the path forward will rely on access to COVID treatments, vaccination and supporting hospital capacity.

Family accuses employer of making their loved one work on-site despite pleas to work remotely

A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.

COVID-19 FAQs: When will symptoms appear? Best time to get tested after exposure?

How soon might COVID symptoms appear? How long after exposure can you get COVID? If I am fully vaccinated but exposed to COVID, do I need to get tested? We're breaking down the most important COVID FAQs.

Omicron variant: How can I tell if my symptoms are COVID, flu or common cold?

Doctors admit it's extremely difficult to differentiate between the flu and COVID, but there are subtle differences between omicron and delta variants.

Health officials warn of possible winter surge
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As LA County reports new cases of the omicron variant, health officials fear we may see a surge of COVID-19 cases this winter.

90,000 US COVID-19 deaths since June were preventable, Kaiser Family Foundation says

The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”

LAPD officers sue City of Los Angeles over vaccine mandate

Several LAPD officers are asking a federal judge to overturn Los Angeles' vaccine mandate for city employees.

LA County sees another substantial drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations

The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals fell by nearly 100 Saturday, the 12th consecutive day that the total has declined.

Health officials urge influenza vaccine ahead of flu season to prevent 'Twindemic'

Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against influenza ahead of this year's flu season to prevent an influx of both flu and COVID-19 cases at hospitals.