Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
COVID-19 spike: In Florida hospitals, 'there are only so many beds'
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.
US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
Moderna: Vaccine 93% effective up to 6 months but booster likely needed before winter
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Los Angeles considers requiring proof of vaccination for restaurants, gyms, sporting events
Angelenos may soon be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enjoy indoor establishments such as gyms, movie theaters, restaurants, bars and stadiums.
Angelenos may soon be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enjoy indoor establishments such as gyms, movie theaters, restaurants, bars and stadiums.
Monrovia woman contracts typhus after tossing dead rat in trash
Typhus is an infection that is caused by fleas, usually on dead rats.
Typhus is an infection that is caused by fleas, usually on dead rats.
Typhus infections from rats in Monrovia
A Monrovia woman contracted typhus after disposing of a dead rat she found in her backyard.
A Monrovia woman contracted typhus after disposing of a dead rat she found in her backyard.
Business owner: Proposed vaccine passport requirement would be 'devastating' for Los Angeles
The city's council president calls the move necessary, but for a local business owner, she says the proposed proof of vaccine mandate could be "devastating" for Los Angeles.
The city's council president calls the move necessary, but for a local business owner, she says the proposed proof of vaccine mandate could be "devastating" for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County issues executive order mandating county workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Los Angeles County officials on Wednesday issued an executive order requiring all county employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The order will impact more than 110,000 county employees in the largest county in the country.
Los Angeles County officials on Wednesday issued an executive order requiring all county employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The order will impact more than 110,000 county employees in the largest county in the country.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
Barbie honors COVID-19 pandemic heroes with custom dolls
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Los Angeles considers requiring proof of vaccination for restaurants, gyms, indoor sporting events
Angelenos may soon be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enjoy indoor establishments such as gyms, movie theaters, restaurants, bars and stadiums.
Angelenos may soon be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enjoy indoor establishments such as gyms, movie theaters, restaurants, bars and stadiums.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
Janice Hahn, Sheila Kuehl call for vaccine mandate for Los Angeles County workers
LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn and Sheila Kuehl will ask their colleagues next week to approve a policy requiring all 100,000 county employees to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn and Sheila Kuehl will ask their colleagues next week to approve a policy requiring all 100,000 county employees to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Orange County school board to sue Gov. Newsom over school mask mandate
The Orange County Board of Education plans to sue Gov. Gavin Newsom over the state's mandate that K-12 students must wear masks indoors for the upcoming school year.
The Orange County Board of Education plans to sue Gov. Gavin Newsom over the state's mandate that K-12 students must wear masks indoors for the upcoming school year.
Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers
Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.
Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada booted from tour for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
West Nile virus: First human case reported in LA County for 2021
LA County Public Health reported the county's first human case of the West Nile virus in 2021.
LA County Public Health reported the county's first human case of the West Nile virus in 2021.