3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo
The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.
Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
Girl, 11, contracts gonorrhea while bathing in Italian hot spring
This case demonstrates both sexual and nonsexual transmission is possible.
Kaiser Permanente, workers reach tentative deal to avoid strike
A tentative deal was reached Saturday between Kaiser Permanente and union leaders that will prevent a strike by thousands of nurses and other health care workers who were planning to hit the picket line Monday at Kaiser facilities across Southern California and beyond.
Dutch government orders 3-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a three-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
LA City Council approves changes to COVID proof-of-vaccination ordinance
The City Council on Friday tweaked the ordinance, so it will now require proof of vaccinations for only individuals who are 12 years old and over, instead of all eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, which includes people over the age of 5.
California issues new guidelines on who can get booster shots
California told health care providers to not turn anyone away even if they don’t meet the CDC’s criteria as long as it has been at least six months since their second Pfizer or Moderna shot or two months since their single Johnson & Johnson shot.
COVID-19 hot spots in parts of US serve as warning sign for upcoming winter
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
California stimulus checks: 784,000 new payments to be sent out
More California stimulus checks are expected to go out on Friday.
California prepares for possible winter COVID-19 surge
California earlier this fall had the nation’s lowest COVID-19 case rate but is now 16th, Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
Carson residents frustrated with relocation woes, health concerns following foul odor
Residents in the city of Carson are frustrated following a foul odor that has been emanating from the Dominguez Channel into the community for six weeks.
LA County reports first flu death of the winter season
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first flu-related death of the 2021-22 influenza season.
COVID-19 testing site returns to Dodger Stadium
The COVID-19 testing site at Dodger Stadium reopened this week; many people fear a winter surge could be coming.
10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 can infect inner ear, cause hearing loss in some patients, researchers find
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
Newsom pushes COVID vaccines in West LA, denies having bad reaction to shot
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Wednesday to again encourage people get vaccinated against COVID-19 - - with first, second or booster doses -- while warning that "winter is coming" and raising fears of another surge in infections.
Chiropractor claims treatment helped patients get their taste, smell back after COVID-19
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."