COVID-19 subvariant XEC is a potential winter threat; vaccinations urged
A new subvariant of the coronavirus is gaining traction and drawing more attention as a potential threat heading into late…
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Amid California's scorching COVID summer, focus turns to vaccines
Unlike recent temperatures, California's COVID summer may no longer be heating up, though officials warn that the virus continues to…
FLiRT variants driving surge in COVID cases in Los Angeles County
New subvariants of COVID-19, collectively dubbed FLiRT, continue to increase their dominance across the country, driving a surge in cases…
Hiltzik: Rasmussen Reports promotes vaccine resistance
Rasmussen Reports used to be a fairly reputable and credible political polling organization, good enough to be included among the…
COVID surges in Los Angeles County and California as new subvariants take hold
COVID numbers in California are rising thanks in part to new subvariants, suggesting an earlier-than-normal start to the summer season.…
Los Angeles could end COVID vaccination rule for city employees
Los Angeles could soon end the requirement that city employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. City officials recommend that the Los…
California COVID Surge: How to Protect Yourself from FLiRT
There are growing signs of a COVID-19 rebound in California thanks to the new FLiRT subvariants. It is too early…
A new FLiRT variant of COVID-19 has emerged. This is what you should know
Two new subvariants of COVID-19, collectively dubbed FLiRT, are increasingly outpacing the dominant winter strain ahead of a possible surge…
California has to worry about measles again
The measles virus is making a resurgence in the United States despite the long-standing availability of a vaccine that provides…
Why we must stop normalizing parental vaccine hesitancy
To the editor: The delay and refusal of childhood vaccines are a critical threat to the health of our communities.…