India’s COVID-19 death toll estimated in the millions, study finds

Most experts believe India’s official toll of more than 414,000 dead is a vast undercount, but the government has dismissed those concerns as exaggerated and misleading.

States dial back coronavirus reporting just as COVID-19 cases surge

Just as cases across the United States started to climb, many states dialed back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month

Common cold expected to come roaring back
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As businesses are back open after months-long shutdowns in 2020, health officials are warning the public to keep washing hand and be careful when we are out and about.

Return of mask mandates frustrating business owners
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As the party continues across Los Angeles Friday night, business owners are back to feeling the pressure of enforcing mask mandates.

Anti-vaxxer contracts COVID-19, says he regrets skipping out on the vaccine

One man who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine ended up in the hospital after contracting the virus. Before July, Gumerocindo Vergara had no fears of the virus but that has all changed now. 

Los Angeles County reports over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases; more than 10,000 in last four days
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Los Angeles County on Friday reported 3,058 new cases of COVID-19, marking the third day in a row where more than 2,500 new cases were reported in a single day. According to health officials, over the last four days, the county has reported more than 10,000 new cases.

Los Angeles County reports over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases; more than 10,000 in last four days

Los Angeles County on Friday reported 3,058 new cases of COVID-19, marking the third day in a row where more than 2,500 new cases were reported in a single day. According to health officials, over the last four days, the county has reported more than 10,000 new cases.

Delta variant may cause steep increase in cases, deaths in fall, models show

New projections by the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub show a continued and accelerated increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths driven by the delta variant, with numbers peaking in mid-October.

Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'

Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.

Monkeypox: CDC monitoring more than 200 people in 25 US states

As cases of the coronavirus and its contagious delta variant continue to rise, U.S. health officials are monitoring another virus: monkeypox.

C. Auris superbug seen around US in clusters for ‘first time’, CDC says

The CDC is urging health care facilities to be proactive in identifying Candida Auris — an emerging fungus that can cause serious illness in hospitalized patients.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine cleared in EU for children 12-17

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is being recommended by the European Medicines Agency for children between 12 and 17 years old.

Pasadena mayor urges LA County, cities to impose vaccine mandate for workers

Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, whose city is developing a policy that will require all municipal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, is now calling on all other cities and the county to follow suit.

Should vaccinated people wear masks again with COVID-19 cases rising?

With COVID-19 cases rising, should fully vaccinated people mask up? It depends on the situation, but some experts say it’s a reasonable precaution.

US buys 200M more Pfizer vaccine doses, option for 'updated version'

The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.