Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Young Americans dying sooner from violence, poverty, racial injustices, researchers say
Researchers said the probability of Americans dying under the age of 25 is much higher compared to other modern countries.
Researchers said the probability of Americans dying under the age of 25 is much higher compared to other modern countries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
Canadian restaurant accepted dog photos, I.D. over proof of negative test, COVID-19 vaccine
The restaurant was forced to temporarily shut down indoor dining operations until it fulfilled its orders from Alberta Health Services.
The restaurant was forced to temporarily shut down indoor dining operations until it fulfilled its orders from Alberta Health Services.
Conjoined twin girls, joined at chest, successfully separated by CHOP surgeons
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
‘No amount’ of alcohol is good for the heart, World Heart Federation says
It turns out, drinking any amount of alcohol (yes, even wine) can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, a new policy brief by the World Heart Federation stated.
It turns out, drinking any amount of alcohol (yes, even wine) can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, a new policy brief by the World Heart Federation stated.
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.
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.