US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.

A third dose? Some in US getting extra shot without FDA approval

An untold number of Americans have managed to get COVID-19 booster shots even though the U.S. government hasn't approved them.

Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth

A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.

Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads

The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.

Explainer: How COVID-19 variants develop

“Most of these errors don’t result in severe disease. Some of these errors give an advantage to the virus and can make them stick to our cells easier as we’ve seen with some of these variants,” professor Matt Waxman explained.

Gov. Newsom promotes $124B in education spending

As the Sept. 14 recall election approaches, Newsom is traveling across the state, selling his accomplishments to anyone who will listen.

California mandates vaccines for all health care workers by Sept. 30

California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.

Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates

CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.

COVID-19 Delta variant symptoms: What we know and what to look for

Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about the Delta variant, its symptoms, characteristics and other things to watch for.

Business owner: Proposed vaccine passport requirement would be 'devastating' for Los Angeles

The city's council president calls the move necessary, but for a local business owner, she says the proposed proof of vaccine mandate could be "devastating" for Los Angeles.

Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.

CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death

Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.

US hits vaccine milestone as 70% of US adults now have at least 1 dose

The CDC says 70% of American adults have now received at least one vaccine dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the country faces a new surge fueled by the delta variant.