Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster

Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.

LA County returns to 'strongly recommending' masks indoors as COVID cases rise

The average daily rate of new COVID-19 cases in LA County has risen to 100 infections per 100,000 residents, the county's health officer says, meaning the county is again "strongly recommending" that everyone wear masks in indoor public spaces.

COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says

Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.

Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears

With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.

LA County reports sudden rise in weekly COVID cases, warns of winter surge

After months of decline, LA County health officials have reported a sharp increase in the average daily number of new COVID-19 infections.

Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine

The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.

OC bus maintenance workers take to streets to strike
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Orange County bus maintenance workers went strike Tuesday after negotiations between the workers' union and the Orange County Transportation Authority broke down

LA County COVID hospitalizations on the rise as holiday season approaches

The number of COVID-positive patients has bounced up and down in recent weeks, with health officials closely watching the figures as they hope to avoid another winter surge of virus infections, hospitalizations and deaths.

LA County discusses "tripledemic" concerns
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For the first time this week, we heard health officials warn of a so-called tripledemic, the intersection of COVID-19, flu and RSV.

California test scores decline; racial disparities remain

The numbers were worse for students of color, as 84% of Black students and 79% of Latino students did not meet math standards in 2022.

Rental Aid: Some LA residents could receive up to $5,000 per household

Councilman Mitch O'Farrell's program is expected to provide up to $5,000 per household for renters in his district who make 80% or less of the area median income, or AMI.

CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19

Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.

FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.

Pandemic-era retirees ready to return to work, AARP CEO says

The pace of retirements among baby boomers accelerated during the pandemic. Now, many of them are ready to return to the workforce.