Prominent US anti-vaxxer says he caught measles and traveled back home Brian Hooker seems to not have alerted authorities of his illness after leaving west Texas The Guardian - US · Jul 21, 2025
2-in-1 COVID-flu vaccine looks promising in trial — but experts say approval may be delayed Late-stage trial data suggest that a new COVID-flu vaccine offers good protection against both infections, but experts expect the shot's approval may be delayed. LiveScience · May 19, 2025
Are you protected against measles? Do you need a booster shot? Everything you need to know about immunity There have been hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Here's what you need to know about measles immunity. LiveScience · Mar 21, 2025
Covid surges in US as unequal access plagues vaccination and treatment rates Data shows overall resistance to masks, but lower Paxlovid prescription and vaccination rates for people of color The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2024
Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Should we wear masks again? Here’s what experts have to say Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
California's COVID-19 hospitalizations are near historic lows. Will the lull last? SAN FRANCISCO — COVID-19 hospitalizations are close to record lows in California, an optimistic sign as the state attempts to navigate its first surge-free summer of the coronavirus era. Los Angeles Times · Jul 15, 2023
COVID vaccine should be updated to target XBB strain, FDA committee says With an eye toward enhancing protection against the coronavirus, which is still evolving and circulating, federal health advisers said Thursday that the next round of COVID-19 vaccines should be updated to target the now-dominant XBB strains. Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023 New coronavirus subvariant Arcturus is now in L.A. Is there reason to worry? LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has identified its first cases of an emerging omicron coronavirus subvariant dubbed Arcturus, a strain global health authorities are watching closely as it has been linked to an upswing in cases in India.
Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2023 Are COVID travel curbs on China making the world safer? They will not affect global infection numbers or new variant spread but might be pushing an opaque China to open up.
Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023 Can this diabetes drug really slow aging, curb weight gain, reduce dementia? What’s behind the Metformin craze? Is an ancient compound the new “wonder drug”?
Tribune News Service · Dec 23, 2022 Is California’s winter COVID-19 surge sputtering? SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s early yet, but there are signs the dreaded holiday surge in COVID-19 cases may be losing steam, with cases and deaths at a fraction of the levels seen around the same time in 2020 and 2021.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 23, 2022 Weekly LA County COVID deaths top summer surge. ‘There’s a whole lot of winter left’ LOS ANGELES — Weekly COVID-19 deaths in Los Angeles County are higher than at any point during the summer surge, illustrating the persistent toll the pandemic continues to exact amid concerns that cases could surge again this winter.
Tribune News Service · Nov 26, 2022 Just 1 in 20 people in the US have dodged COVID infection so far, study says An estimated 94% of people in the U.S. have been infected with the COVID-19 virus at least once, according to according to a new paper from researchers at Harvard’s School of Public Health.
WEKU · Nov 8, 2022 New VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVID For those at high risk, Pfizer's antiviral drug helps stave off severe COVID-19. Now research suggests it may also reduce their chances of long COVID.
Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022 Why has October been so bad for a virus known as RSV? SAN JOSE, Calif. — October is usually a quiet month for Dr. Julie Kim and her colleagues at their pediatrics practice in Los Gatos, after the summer rush for physicals.
Tribune News Service · Oct 17, 2022 Q&A: You’re feeling cruddy. Is it flu? COVID? Here’s why it matters SAN JOSE, Calif. -- If you’re feeling really cruddy right now, join the crowd. Yes, you might have COVID. Yet again, this time it might be the flu — or just a really bad cold that is making the rounds.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 7, 2022 MPX cases falling dramatically in California. Is the outbreak ending? LOS ANGELES — A promising decrease in new MPX cases in Los Angeles County is probably the result of vaccination efforts, changes in behavior among higher-risk individuals and growing natural immunity for survivors, officials said.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 3, 2022 New declarations that ‘the pandemic is over’ once again miss the larger point, experts say LOS ANGELES — “The pandemic is over.”