LA County expands COVID testing amid explosive surge in cases
Los Angeles County is expanding access to free COVID tests amid an explosive surge in new cases.
Los Angeles County is expanding access to free COVID tests amid an explosive surge in new cases.
Many US churches canceling in-person Christmas services
Amid the surge of coronavirus cases across the U.S., numerous churches have canceled in-person Christmas services.
Amid the surge of coronavirus cases across the U.S., numerous churches have canceled in-person Christmas services.
Los Angeles County reports nearly 10,000 daily new COVID cases
Los Angeles County on Friday reported nearly 10,000 daily new cases of COVID-19, more than triple the amount of daily new cases the county had been reporting earlier in the week.
Los Angeles County on Friday reported nearly 10,000 daily new cases of COVID-19, more than triple the amount of daily new cases the county had been reporting earlier in the week.
USC will start spring semester online, require COVID boosters
USC announced Friday that the first week of spring semester instruction will be held remotely. All students, staff and faculty will be required to get COVID booster shots.
USC announced Friday that the first week of spring semester instruction will be held remotely. All students, staff and faculty will be required to get COVID booster shots.
Delta, United cancel dozens of flights out of LAX ahead of Christmas amid omicron surge
As of Friday morning, at least 50 flights out were canceled out of Los Angeles International Airport, including at least 22 United flights and 18 Delta flights. LAX was also reporting 65 flight delays on Friday.
As of Friday morning, at least 50 flights out were canceled out of Los Angeles International Airport, including at least 22 United flights and 18 Delta flights. LAX was also reporting 65 flight delays on Friday.
Omicron variant causes Christmas flight cancellations and holiday travel headaches
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
Omicron blamed for up to 70% of cases in parts of California
The highly contagious omicron variant is evident in 50% to 70% of new coronavirus cases in parts of the most populous state heading into the holidays, California health officials said Thursday.
The highly contagious omicron variant is evident in 50% to 70% of new coronavirus cases in parts of the most populous state heading into the holidays, California health officials said Thursday.
Severe sore throat, runny nose -- COVID-19 omicron symptoms resemble flu, cold
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.
Musso & Frank Grill closes through holidays due to LA COVID spike
Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood will stay closed through the holidays due to the "explosive rate of spread" of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood will stay closed through the holidays due to the "explosive rate of spread" of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
LA County reports more than 6,500 daily new COVID cases amid omicron surge
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the eye-catching number of 6,509 new COVID infections on Wednesday marked "one of the steepest rises we've ever seen over the course of the pandemic."
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the eye-catching number of 6,509 new COVID infections on Wednesday marked "one of the steepest rises we've ever seen over the course of the pandemic."
California will require healthcare workers to get COVID booster shot
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that healthcare workers across California will be required to get their booster shot.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that healthcare workers across California will be required to get their booster shot.
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
CSU mandates COVID booster for all students, staff and faculty on all 23 campuses
The California State University announced Wednesday that on-campus students staff and faculty will be required to get a COVID-19 booster shot. The announcement comes less than one day after the UC system announced a similar mandate.
The California State University announced Wednesday that on-campus students staff and faculty will be required to get a COVID-19 booster shot. The announcement comes less than one day after the UC system announced a similar mandate.
Mayor Garcetti urges booster shot, frequent testing as UC schools issues new mandate for booster
Mayor Garcetti is urging residents to get the booster shot and to undergo frequent testing to ensure they're safe from COVID-19 as the omicron variant spreads.
Mayor Garcetti is urging residents to get the booster shot and to undergo frequent testing to ensure they're safe from COVID-19 as the omicron variant spreads.
Omicron variant forcing some to reconsider holiday plans
The holiday season is usually a time for family gatherings. However, the rise in omicron cases have left families reconsidering their holiday plans.
The holiday season is usually a time for family gatherings. However, the rise in omicron cases have left families reconsidering their holiday plans.
UC schools mandate COVID-19 boosters, consider remote learning when classes return in January
Students at all 10 UC campuses will be required to get a COVID-19 booster. UC President Dr. Michael Drake also asked school chancellors to develop a plan for return to campus in January.
Students at all 10 UC campuses will be required to get a COVID-19 booster. UC President Dr. Michael Drake also asked school chancellors to develop a plan for return to campus in January.
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
California more prepared for latest surge of new virus cases
California has fared far better than many other states so far, with areas in the Midwest and Northeast seeing the biggest surge in cases and hospitalizations amid frigid temperatures that have kept people indoors.
California has fared far better than many other states so far, with areas in the Midwest and Northeast seeing the biggest surge in cases and hospitalizations amid frigid temperatures that have kept people indoors.
Several events now canceled, postponed or going virtual due to omicron concerns
The surge in omicron variant cases are leaving organizers and fans who bought tickets to the in-person events scrambling for alternate options or refunds.
The surge in omicron variant cases are leaving organizers and fans who bought tickets to the in-person events scrambling for alternate options or refunds.
Omicron variant detected in 89 countries; WHO says cases rapidly doubling
WHO said on Saturday that omicron’s “substantial growth advantage” over the delta variant means it's likely to soon overtake delta as the dominant variant.
WHO said on Saturday that omicron’s “substantial growth advantage” over the delta variant means it's likely to soon overtake delta as the dominant variant.