New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
Novak Djokovic could play in France under latest COVID-19 vaccine rules
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data shows
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
COVID testing firm plans to sue Sheriff Alex Villanueva for defamation
A coronavirus testing company is asking a judge to allow some discovery of Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's cell phones and to take a limited deposition of the sheriff ahead of its plans to sue him for defamation.
LA Unified mask policy: Students to wear non-cloth face masks
Starting Monday, students must wear “well-fitted, non-cloth masks with a nose wire” at all times, including outdoors, the district announced.
USC to resume in-person classes Monday; UCLA on Jan. 31
The University of Southern California, which began the spring semester remotely due to locally rising COVID-19 cases, will welcome students back to campus on Monday.
Fauci: Omicron COVID-19 infections likely to peak in February
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was "as confident as you can be" that states will hit their highest point of infections in February
Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on
A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.
LA County COVID hospitalizations drop slightly, but another 72 deaths reported
More than 250,000 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the county over the past seven days, down from the 291,000 cases reported for the previous seven days, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
FDA acts to expand use of treatment for COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate disease
Previously, the use of Veklury, a Gilead Sciences Inc. drug, was limited to those requiring hospitalization.
US Olympians 100% vaccinated, chief medical officer says
Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.
NFL ends daily COVID-19 testing for vaccinated and unvaccinated players
NFL players will no longer be subjected to daily COVID-19 testing, regardless of their vaccination status, according to a memo sent to all 32 clubs.
N95 masks: Where to find them for free
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
California bill would allow preteens to get vaxed without parents' consent
Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill would lift the parental requirement for that age group for any vaccine that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Adele reschedules Vegas show due to COVID-19 cases, delays: ‘I’m gutted’
The exclusive residency at the Colosseum of Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace was scheduled to begin Friday.
72% of people in LA County had antibodies before COVID surge, USC study estimates
A USC study found high rates of COVID-19 vaccination and prior infection before the delta and Omicron variant surges, casting doubt that the pandemic will end through herd immunity once enough people have been vaccinated or experienced a prior infection.
Los Angeles County reports highest number of daily COVID deaths since last March
Los Angeles County on Thursday reported more than 100 new COVID-19 deaths, the highest daily number of deaths since last March.
COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Herd immunity to COVID unlikely in LA County, elsewhere, new USC study suggests
A new study by the University of Southern California suggests that herd immunity to COVID-19 is unlikely in Los Angeles County, and that the path forward will rely on access to COVID treatments, vaccination and supporting hospital capacity.