France:  5th wave is here, New Year's concerts and fireworks banned

“The fifth wave is here and it is here in full force,” Prime Minister Jean Castex told a news conference, adding that the fast-spreading omicron variant is expected to dominate infections in France at the start of January.

Rams-Seahawks game postponed to Tuesday due to COVID

The Rams game against the Seahawks, originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon, is expected to be postponed until Tuesday. The game will be played at 4 p.m.

Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5

Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.

LA County tightens rules for big events amid rising COVID numbers

As coronavirus cases climb in Los Angeles County, Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer announced new rules for large events that go into effect this week.

3 more Rams placed on COVID reserve; UCLA coach Mick Cronin sidelined

Rams linebacker Justin Hollins and tight ends Johnny Mundt and Jared Pinkney were all added to the team's COVID list Wednesday. UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin will also not coach Wednesday's game.

SoCal holiday travel season expected to rival pre-pandemic levels

Both LAX and the Auto Club of Southern California predict this travel season to be one of the busiest in recent memory. LAX says two of the peak travel days of the season are this weekend.

Paramedics allegedly refused to enter care facility to help man who wasn't breathing

Rialto paramedics are being investigated for allegedly refusing to enter a care facility to help a man who wasn't breathing. The paramedics cited a state coronavirus guideline that doesn't seem to be in effect.

Pasadena closes outdoor dining on Colorado Boulevard ahead of Rose Parade

As the city of Pasadena prepares for the 2022 Rose Parade, the city has asked restaurants on Colorado Boulevard to take down their outdoor dining setups.

Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says

The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.

California exempts San Francisco from indoor mask rule

San Francisco will continue to allow fully vaccinated people to remove their masks in gyms and workplaces while its overall masking mandate remains in effect, the city Department of Public Health announced.

California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise

The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.

OBJ, Jordan Fuller among 9 Rams added to COVID-19 reserve list Tuesday

Odell Beckham Jr. and eight other Rams players were added to the reserve/COVID-19 list. The Rams now have 13 players on the list. Beckham played in Monday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Travis Ranch School quarantines all sixth grade students because of COVID close contacts

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District will quarantine the entire sixth-grade class at Travis Ranch School this week because the majority of COVID cases have been isolated to that grade.

Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant

Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.

California under a statewide mask mandate
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FOX 11's Jessica Oh caught up with Orange County bargoers and residents to hear their thoughts on the statewide indoor mask mandate.

Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.

Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid

It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.