With measles outbreaks, flu spikes, and COVID as a seasonal threat, learn key differences between these contagious diseases, ...

At the L.A. County Sentinel Surveillance Laboratories, 12.6% of specimens tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. This rise in positive cases ...

Just in time for back-to-school, a new COVID strain named "Stratus" is rapidly infecting folks across California. The rate at which COVID lab tests came back positive in L.A. County is 12.6% for the ...

As summer comes to an end, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in California. While respiratory viruses usually peak in the winter, the novel coronavirus can also surge in the warmer months.

FDA approved a reformulated COVID-19 vaccine targeting LP.8.1 for 2025–2026. Vaccine eligibility is now limited. California reports rising cases as pharmacies await updated vaccine guidance. With ...

The new XFG "Stratus" COVID-19 variant is now the dominant strain in the U.S. The new strain is driving a recent rise in cases across several states, including California. The variant, a hybrid of two ...

A virus without a vaccine is spiking throughout California. Here’s what doctors say you need to know - The virus can cause ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A person receives both a flu and COVID-19 vaccine at CVS in Huntington Park in August 2024. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) ...

Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab ...