Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
California school district's return to masking has many parents outraged: 'Insanity'
Parents are dismayed and even outraged to see that a California school district is bringing back indoor masking for its students.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
LA County COVID-positive hospital patient numbers keep climbing
There are nearly 1,300 COVID-positive patients in LA County hospitals as of Tuesday.
LA County COVID transmission 'concerning' despite lack of severe cases
LAC + USC Medical Center reported just 30 COVID-positive patients Monday, while county health officials said countywide transmission rates are still "extremely concerning."
LA County nears indoor mask mandate as it enters 'high' COVID category
The mask mandate could return as early as July 29 if LA County stays in the “high” COVID category for two weeks.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
Return of indoor mask mandate imminent in LA County as COVID cases, hospitalizations rise
After months of steadily low COVID fatality numbers, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer noted that the daily death figure has begun rising.
Arizona is most guilty of COVID-19 'panic buying,' study says
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Indoor face mask mandate imminent in LA County: What to know
The reimposing of an indoor face mask mandate in Los Angeles County looms as COVID-19 related hospitalizations continue to increase.
LA County will impose mandatory indoor mask mandate in 2 weeks if cases don't go down
If the county remains in the "high" level for two consecutive weeks, it will again impose a mandatory indoor mask-wearing mandate.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
How close is LA County to a new indoor mask mandate? COVID cases push towards 'high transmission'
LA County is very close to "high transmission" territory, as defined by the CDC. LA County Public Health has said if the county stays at that level for two weeks, an indoor mask mandate would be brought back.
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.