Early signs California’s COVID surge is peaking: ‘It’s not gone away. It’s just lower’
California’s COVID summer may no longer be heating up — though officials caution the virus continues to circulate at levels ...
New XEC Covid variant spreads - Everything we know from symptoms to how to protect yourself
The XEC variant was first detected in Germany over the summer, but has now been identified in 15 countries. Here, we explain ...
New Covid variant XEC spreading rapidly and 'just getting started'
A new Covid variant is spreading rapidly and experts say the strain is 'just getting started'. The variant, known as XEC, was ...
This was a ‘prime weekend’ for COVID spread in California. Why experts see a ‘real risk’ ahead
COVID remains at stubbornly high levels in California, and officials warn that transmission could again accelerate following ...
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California’s COVID booster rates are dismal as new shot debuts. More sickness ahead?
Columnist Teri Sforza writes that experts advise getting latest vaccinations. ‘You could be saving your own, or someone ...
Woman is found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID-19
The victim, who was also a cancer patient, died of pneumonia that was caused by the coronavirus. A virological report showed ...
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The doctor who shaped California Gov. Newsom’s COVID response is stepping down
Mark Ghaly has been a steady voice in Gov. Newsom's cabinet, shaping the administration's COVID policies and its efforts to ...
He led California’s COVID-19 response. Now, after 5 years on the job, he’s leaving
Newsom’s office pointed out that Ghaly did more than just coordinate the state’s pandemic response. The secretary also ...
California’s economy lags behind other states, here’s why it’s so sluggish
California's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been sluggish and a new analysis blames poor state policy ...
Fire crews continue to battle 3 Southern California wildfires
Three major wildfires continued to burn around southern California on Friday, fueled by dry brush and triple-digit ...
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California’s COVID booster rates are dismal as new shot debuts. More sickness ahead?
A big summer spike in COVID cases sent many more people to emergency rooms in California and nationwide than at any time since last year’s holiday season, according to state and federal data.