US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge

Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.

LA County sees another sharp rise in COVID hospitalizations

The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals rose to 1,628 Saturday -- up from 1,424 on Friday, according to the latest state figures. Of those patients, 246 were in intensive care, up sharply from 218 the previous day.

Travelers face more canceled flights on New Year's Day

The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week.

Kirk Cousins has COVID, will miss Vikings-Packers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.

LA County: Nearly 1 in 4 people testing positive for COVID

Los Angeles County Public Health reports 27,091 new coronavirus cases and 12 new deaths across the county.

Thousands expected at 2022 Rose Parade amid COVID-19 case surge

The 2021 Rose Parade was called off because of a winter surge in COVID-19 cases. Although infections are surging again in the county, Saturday's parade and accompanying Rose Bowl Game are moving ahead as scheduled. Emmy-winning actor LeVar Burton will serve as the grand marshal.

LAX delays, cancellations caused by severe weather, COVID

More than 1,000 flights have been canceled or delayed out of LAX between Wednesday and Thursday. Airlines are blaming the complications on a combination of severe weather and staffing issues caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.

San Francisco to require boosters for law enforcement, workers in high-risk settings

The health order now includes booster requirements for people who work in higher-risk settings, including adult care facilities, adult day programs, dental offices, home health care workers and pharmacists, as well as workers who visit such settings, like police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and lawyers whose clients are in jails.

Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on

Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.

Mill Valley family takes COVID testing to new level ahead of New Year's Eve party

A family from Mill Valley is requiring guests for their New Year's Eve house party be vaccinated, boosted and sign up for a PCR test at their house hours before the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.

LA County hospital responds to FOX 11 report of body bags placed outside

The Los Angeles County hospital at the center of a FOX 11 investigation says it no longer has an overcrowding situation at its facilities.

Officials: Vegas fireworks show will go on, 300,000 expected

Las Vegas isn’t canceling or scaling back plans for big New Year’s gatherings amid concerns about the rapid spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19.

CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks

As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.