Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
NFL suspends all COVID-19 protocols
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
White House shares new pandemic plan as COVID should no longer 'dictate how we live'
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop
New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, took center stage in celebrating Mardi Gras after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on last year’s celebrations.
LA County expected to align with California's eased mask mandate Friday
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said she anticipates the county will drop its indoor mask-wearing mandate on Friday.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
California lifts indoor mask mandate for unvaccinated adults
Beginning March 1, unvaccinated adults will no longer be required to wear a mask in most indoor settings, California officials announced Monday. However, masking remains “strongly recommended.”
Shortage of dispatchers leaving more 911 callers on hold
A shortage of dispatchers across the country is leaving more 911 callers being placed on hold -- in the middle of emergencies.
California to relax mask guidelines in schools starting March 12
Beginning March 12, the indoor mask guideline for California schools will shift from required to recommended.
Newsom expected to announce new mask policy in California schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday is expected to announce California's new policy for wearing masks in schools.
COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 1,000 in LA County
The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has fallen below 1,000 for the first time since December, according to the latest state figures.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Newsom eliminates most pandemic-related health orders, focusing on testing, vaccines
Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday signed an order that would eliminate the majority of the state's pandemic-related executive orders as the state shifts its response plan to an 'endemic.'
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
The new system greatly changes the look of the CDC’s risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S. population in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks.
Mask Mandate: City of LA to ease indoor mask policy for fully vaccinated people
The City of Los Angeles is rolling back on its indoor masking rules, effective immediately, to align with the county's new policy.