COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US

The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.

Trader Joe's hikes prices of popular food
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Trader Joe's has raised the price of bananas, which have seen prices hold steady at 19 cents per banana for more than 20 years.

Long COVID is more prevalent in these states, CDC data shows

Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.

LA County landlords have until Jan. 12 to apply for rent relief program

Qualifying landlords in Los Angeles County have until Friday of next week to apply for a $68.6 million rent relief program designed to help offset the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former workers sue LA City over vaccine mandate

A former LAPD officer says he was unjustly fired because he refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Masks required in certain settings again throughout California

COVID positivity rates in California were on the rise in July and peaked in late August, according to officials.

Man who stole over $800,000 in COVID relief fund scheme gets prison time

Robert Mirumyan admitted to overseeing a scheme that used stolen identities to apply for COVID-era unemployment insurance benefits, according to officials.

Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order

The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.

Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says

The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.

IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims

The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.

COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older

Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.