Research finds links between air quality and COVID vulnerability: UCLA

Long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 throughout the country last year, according to research announced Wednesday from a UCLA-led team.

Royal Caribbean postpones 1st US cruise after crew members test positive for COVID-19

Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.

Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in half of US makeup, study finds

More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.

Meet the first person to get vaccinated in California

The first person in California to get vaccinated was frontline ICU nurse Helen Cordova. At first, she didn't want the shot.

Foo Fighters concert held for vaccinated fan
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Vaccinated fans partied like it's June 15 as Foo Fighters held a small concert in Agoura Hills.

US COVID-19 death toll reaches 600,000 as cases, vaccinations slow

More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.

Study: Delta variant can reduce Pfizer, Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness

Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.

Kamala Harris visits South Carolina in US COVID-19 vaccine push

Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Greenville as part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote its ongoing coronavirus vaccination campaign.

Newsom: COVID restrictions going away, but COVID isn't; masks won't disappear

Although the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Monday the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, at businesses that require them or for people who simply feel safer wearing them.