coronavirus pandemic

As you continue to get more familiar with these tests, here’s what you need to know about storing and taking the tests to get the most accurate results possible.

Scientists and health officials are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the omicron variant that has been found in at least 40 countries.

A blood test may someday help determine a person’s risk for long Covid, new research suggests. The study, published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, found that people who go on to develop long Covid have lower levels of certain antibodies in their blood soon after they are infected with the coronavirus. If confirmed through larger studies, the findings could...

Over 1,300 LAPD employees are out from work, as they either recover from COVID-19 or quarantine due to exposure to the virus, Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday.

A grown man was caught on tape angrily ranting about COVID-19 masks, and witnesses say he was verbally abusing a group of children for wearing masks as they left school.

The Los Angeles Unified School District said it will prohibit students from wearing cloth masks as the highly transmissible omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread. The district says starting Monday, students must wear “well-fitted, non-cloth masks with a nose wire” at all times. Higher grade masks will be made available to students upon request. The shift away from cloth...

Leaders from Los Angeles Unified and San Diego Unified will join a state senator in making a major legislation announcement designed to help keep schools open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The number of COVID-positive, hospitalized patients in LA County has fallen for the third day in a row, though Sunday’s numbers may reflect a delay in reporting.

Los Angeles County reported another 72 deaths associated with the coronavirus, along with 39,117 new positive COVID tests. Saturday’s test positivity rate was 16.1%.

About 200 male inmates who tested positive for COVID-19 were being transferred to the women’s jail in Santee, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said Saturday.

Food banks are experiencing a critical shortage of volunteers as the omicron variant frightens people away from group activities.

In a small study of 32 adults suffering from COVID brain fog, researchers found that brain fluid had elevated levels of proteins, suggesting swelling in the cranium.

The surge of the omicron variant of COVID-19 created more interest in filtered masks – so here’s what you need to know.

The move aims to expand availability for people who may not have internet access.

President Joe Biden is launching into his second year in office with a new focus on making fatigued Americans believe they’re better off under his leadership as he embraces a pared-back agenda before the midterm elections

The U.S. Olympic top doctor says all of the 200-plus athletes heading to Beijing for the Olympics next month are fully vaccinated, and not a single one asked for a medical exemption

Pediatricians say the omicron surge has been especially hard on children and there may be relief soon for those under 5.

The Biden administration will make 400 million N95 masks from the Strategic National Stockpile available for free to Americans starting next week

The 2022 Grammy Awards will shift to an April show in Las Vegas after recently postponing the ceremony due to growing concerns with the rise of the omicron variant

Scientists are piecing together why some people lose their sense of smell after contracting COVID-19. A study published Monday in the journal Nature Genetics identified a genetic risk factor associated with the loss of smell after a COVID infection, a discovery that brings experts closer to understanding the perplexing pattern and may point the way toward much-needed treatments.  Six months...

Here’s everything you need to know if you were recently exposed to COVID-19.

On Martin Luther King Day 2022, sponsors of the canceled Kingdom Day Parade are giving back to the community and honoring Dr. King’s legacy by providing free COVID-19 tests and vaccines to the community.

Public health experts have recently urged people to dump their cloth masks in favor of higher-quality options and to test more frequently to curb the virus.

Los Angeles County Reported 43,883 new cases of COVID-19 and 53 additional deaths on Sunday, in numbers reflecting reporting delays over the weekend.

Sharply higher costs are yet another challenge thrown at business owners by the global pandemic.

COVID-19 infections are soaring again at U.S. nursing homes because of the omicron wave, and deaths are climbing too

Los Angeles County reported the highest number of COVID-related fatalities in one day since April 2, 2021 on Saturday. The county also reported 41,765 new COVID cases.

More and more parents are testing their children for coronavirus at home, whether schools handed them at-home testing kits or if it’s because they want to visit other family members.

The rapper’s cancellation comes less than a month after COVID-19 caused most of the show’s cast members to stay home for its final episode of 2021.

President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the government will double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to be distributed free to Americans, along with the most protective N95 masks, as he highlighted his efforts to “surge” resources to help the country weather the spike in coronavirus cases.

A trip to Europe turned into a nightmare for a Bay Area couple who are anxious to be reunited before their baby arrives in February.

Suspicion, misinformation and other factors have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5 to 11

Los Angeles County’s public health director has urged residents to avoid non-essential activities in the coming weeks, particularly those that are indoors.

The Biden administration is increasing federal support for COVID-19 testing for schools in a bid to keep them open amid the omicron surge

Democrats are speaking out more forcefully against COVID-19 school closures, recognizing a rising anger among parents worried that their kids are falling behind.

Shortages at U.S. grocery stores have grown more acute in recent weeks

The number of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty across the U.S. last year totaled 458, a 55% increase from 2020.

Dr. Anthony Fauci sparred with Republican senators during a hearing Tuesday. The top infectious disease expert accused one of making false accusations that stoke “the crazies” who threaten his life and was heard calling another a “moron.”

It’s the latest in a longstanding feud between the two government officials.

Los Angeles County introduced a take-home program for COVID-19 test kits Monday as a way to expand testing during a rapid surge in infections.

Los Angeles County introduced a take-home program for COVID-19 test kits Monday as a way to expand testing during a rapid surge in infections.

Pope Francis is now speaking about getting the coronavirus vaccination as a “moral obligation.”

A new drive-thru COVID-19 testing center for Los Angeles County residents will open Monday in the City of Industry, to increase testing capacity amid surging demand.

Los Angeles County set another daily record with 45,584 positive COVID-19 tests on Sunday, continuing a winter surge in transmission driven by the omicron variant.

Pop-up testing sites have cropped up on street corners, in parking lots and on shopping properties across the country, but health and legal experts say many of these are unregulated and could be rife for nefarious activities like identity theft.

The continuing surge of COVID-19 infections across the Bay Area and the country continues to put a strain on first responders.

The countdown is on for LAUSD students to get tested for COVID-19 before returning to school on Tuesday, and the district is handing out free test kits to help.

The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals surged by nearly 300 people in one day, rising to an even 3,200. Many entered the hospital for another reason and only discovered they had the coronavirus after a mandated COVID test.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he will activate the California National Guard to help local communities amid the COVID-19 surge.

COVID-19-related issues affecting the Anaheim Ducks has prompted postponement of tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings at Honda Center, the NHL announced.

The “Imagine” cover video, which included celebrities like Natalie Portman, Jimmy Fallon and Mark Ruffalo, was widely mocked on social media in March 2020.

The dramatic rise in the number of cases nationwide continues to force dozens of institutions to change their plans.

Hospitals across the U.S. are feeling the wrath of the omicron variant and getting thrown into disarray that is different from earlier COVID-19 surges

Fast food workers are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, and face difficult work conditions during the pandemic, a new UCLA Labor Center study found.

President Joe Biden will deliver remarks Tuesday on the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic as COVID-19 cases continue surging to record levels around the country following the holidays.

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has suspended jury trials for at least three weeks due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Some school systems around the U.S. have extended their holiday break or switched back to online instruction because of the explosion in COVID-19 cases

Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement

The U.S. Capitol has been ravaged by COVID-19 in recent weeks, with the onsite testing center’s 7-day positivity rate jumping from 1 percent to greater than 13 percent, according to the Office of the Attending Physician. “The coronavirus omicron variant of the SARS CoV2 coronavirus accounts for most coronavirus cases at the Capitol and elsewhere in the United States,” said Brian...

Winter quarter classes begin Monday at UCLA and UC Irvine remotely for a planned two weeks in response to surging COVID-19 cases.

Wintry weather combined with the pandemic to frustrate air travelers whose return flights home from the holidays were canceled or delayed in the first days of the new year

The new year is picking up where the last one left off: with more flight cancellations and delays, largely due to COVID-19 staffing issues.

The UCLA men’s basketball game at Stanford scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within Stanford’s program.

Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to rise Sunday. The higher numbers came two days after 2021 ended with a record daily number of coronavirus cases.

Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them

A year after New Year’s Day passed without a Rose Parade due to the coronavirus pandemic, the floral spectacle celebrating the arrival of 2022 marched on despite a new surge of infections

Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester

Flight cancellations surged again on the last day of 2021, with airlines blaming it on crew shortages related to the spike in COVID-19 infections

As predicted, Los Angeles County topped 20,000 new COVID-19 cases Thursday amid what has become a dramatic surge in virus transmission that is continuing to drive up hospitalization numbers and raising fears that a higher death count will soon follow.

Thankfully, experts say, there are various strategies people can try to help reduce pandemic stress and sharpen memory skills.

Los Angeles County reported a staggering 16,510 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, one of the highest daily totals of the pandemic and up nearly 75% from Tuesday, while the hospitalization number soared again, prompting a call for residents to rethink their holiday gathering plans.

The Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade are still scheduled for Jan. 1, but some fans are eyeing the event with uncertainty, given other recent COVID-related event cancellations in the area.

The announcement came after two Mexican ports refused to allow passengers ashore because their ships had coronavirus cases.

Here’s everything you need to know if you were exposed to COVID-19 during the holiday season.

Airlines have canceled roughly 4,000 flights to, from or inside the U.S. since Friday, with over 1,000 cancellations on Monday

LA County reported 8,891 new cases of COVID-19, seven additional deaths, and 904 hospitalizations on Sunday. 188 patients were in the ICU.

More flights were canceled at SoCal airports and around the world Sunday, as a wave of COVID-related cancellations over the holiday weekend continued to inconvenience travelers.

The latest COVID-19 variant is upending holiday plans for tens of thousands of travelers — but it didn’t do much damage to holiday shopping

Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two new treatment options that can be taken at home.

Families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 can apply for reimbursement from the federal government for up to $9,000 to cover the cost of funeral expenses

Here’s where to go to learn everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing in California.

USC announced Friday it will conduct the first week of classes in the new year remotely.

Los Angeles County reported nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 cases on Christmas Eve, continuing a precipitous climb. Fueled by the omicron variant, Friday’s infections marked a 15.7% jump from Thursday’s cases.

A COVID-19 outbreak has taken place on a South Florida-based cruise ship for the third time this week

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to postpone the Governors Awards, which bestow honorary Oscars, due to concerns over the omicron variant.

Pandemic fatigue is real.

Both said they had been fully vaccinated with booster shots, and encouraged others to get tested before holiday gatherings.

Two new British studies provide some early hints that the omicron variant of the coronavirus may be milder than delta.

South Africa’s drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal the country’s dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say

As the pandemic ravaged the country, deaths from drug overdoses surged by nearly 30%, surpassing 100,000 dead for the first time in American history.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says there are no plans to pause the season, even as numbers of players entering the league’s health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus continues to rise.

All California health care workers, who were mandated earlier this year to get vaccinated against COVID-19, will also be required to get a booster shot, the governor announced Tuesday.

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...