FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.

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.

The best foods for a good night's sleep

Can’t sleep? Here are the best foods and drinks to incorporate into your diet.

Confusion continues in LA County over indoor mask mandates
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Although Los Angeles County have relaxed its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals, confusion continues for many customers going in and out of stores in the area.

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.

Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds

Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.

Friday marks first day of LA County's revised indoor mask mandate
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Friday marked Day 1 of Los Angeles County's newly-revised mask mandate, where businesses that check for proof of vaccination can let vaccinated customers ditch the mask while they're inside.

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.