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New coronavirus subvariant BA.2.75.2 tops concerns as officials gear up for potential winter wave

As officials in California and beyond try to assess how severe a fall-and-winter coronavirus wave may be, one key factor is the growth of several new subvariants now emerging.

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California enjoying ‘good COVID weather’ now. But winter may bring unpleasant surprises

LOS ANGELES — California is entering the fall with coronavirus in retreat.

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It’s very easy to get a COVID-19 omicron booster in California. Here’s how

Updated COVID-19 omicron boosters are abundant in Los Angeles County, and officials are urging people to get the latest offering ahead of the fall-and-winter holidays.

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Should you get your flu shot and COVID booster together? Here’s what experts say

The flu shot is as familiar an October ritual as football, foliage and Halloween.

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Omicron COVID-19 booster shots are coming: What you need to know

The next generation of COVID-19 booster shots — tailored specifically to combat the highly infectious family of omicron subvariants — could roll out early next month.

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Biggest polio threat in years sparks alarms from New York to California

LOS ANGELES — Delays in getting children vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic and antivaccination sentiment in general may be fueling the most serious threat of polio in the U.S. in years, raising alarms from New York to California.

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Monkeypox could become endemic in US wild animals and almost impossible to control, doctor warns

US reports surge of 537 monkeypox cases on Wednesday

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As monkeypox cases spiral, US will stretch supply of vaccine by giving smaller doses

As monkeypox cases continue to increase among high-risk people, federal officials on Tuesday announced they will stretch limited vaccine supplies by giving just one-fifth the current dosage.

Los Angeles Times

A California man’s ‘painful and terrifying’ road to a monkeypox diagnosis

Two days after Kevin Kwong flew home to California from New York, his hands itched so badly, the pain jolted him from sleep. He thought the problem was eczema.

Tribune News Service

California public health officials ramp up efforts to address monkeypox outbreaks with more vaccines on the way

As monkeypox cases rise across California, state officials in California are ramping up their efforts to acquire vaccine doses and educate the public on the disease.

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‘I’m over it.’ Many in LA shrug off COVID-19 wave despite super-infectious subvariants

LOS ANGELES — There was a time during the pandemic when the scene at Westfield Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita would have evoked gasps and much scolding.

Los Angeles Times

California COVID hospitalizations have quadrupled. Who is getting really sick?

COVID hospitalizations are rising again after more than two months of persistently high case rates in the Bay Area and California. But the doctors who treat these patients are seeing consistent indications that for most, the disease is less severe than in earlier surges of the deadly virus that has…

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California faces a high-risk summer as ultra-infectious COVID subvariants keep coming

LOS ANGELES — California’s summer is being complicated by a dizzying array of omicron subvariants that have emerged over the last several months.

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Stunning spread of BA.5 subvariant shows why this California COVID wave is different

LOS ANGELES — With California suffering through another intense coronavirus wave, the stunning proliferation of the BA.5 subvariant is becoming a growing focus of scientific scrutiny, with experts saying it may replicate itself far more effectively than earlier versions of omicron.

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LA coronavirus cases hit highest level in months as BA.4 and BA.5 bring reinfections

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s coronavirus case rate hit its highest point in nearly five months over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, a troubling sign of how two new super-infectious omicron strains are creating conditions for a fraught summer.

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Is getting coronavirus in California really inevitable? Protecting yourself despite wave

LOS ANGELES — With tens of thousands of new coronavirus cases being reported in California each week, it might seem inevitable that everyone will get infected at some point.

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Coronavirus in California is becoming easier to get, much harder to avoid. Here's why

LOS ANGELES — The number of coronavirus cases reported in California is on the brink of crossing 10 million, a milestone that probably undercounts the total significantly yet still carries an increasing sense of inevitability.

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Can new COVID-19 vaccine win over the anti-vaxxers?

With three COVID-19 vaccines already authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Americans have easy access to plenty of shots.

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California’s latest COVID-19 surge may be slowing, early data suggest

LOS ANGELES — There are initial signs that California’s latest wave of coronavirus cases may be slowing, although it’ll take more time to be certain.

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Coronavirus cases in California rising fast, with some regions seeing infections double

LOS ANGELES — The number of coronavirus cases in California has significantly worsened this past week, hitting a level not seen since the winter’s omicron surge and raising concerns about the possibility of a big jump in infections this summer.

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California coronavirus spread significantly worsen, with cases doubling in some areas

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New coronavirus variants emerge: BA.4, BA.5 likely reinfecting omicron survivors

A pair of new omicron subvariants has emerged, raising the possibility that survivors of earlier omicron strains can get reinfected.

Los Angeles Times

Are masks still effective even when many aren’t wearing them? What experts say

LOS ANGELES — Californians seem to be shedding masks at a rate not seen since last June, just before summer’s delta surge.

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Despite coronavirus uptick, there’s hope LA County can avoid another surge

LOS ANGELES — Despite a recent rise in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County’s public health director said this week she remained hopeful the region could avoid another major spike by taking sensible precautions.

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