US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
Omicron drives US deaths higher than in fall’s delta wave
Omicron, the highly contagious coronavirus variant sweeping across the country, is driving the daily American death toll higher than during last fall’s delta wave, with deaths likely to keep rising for days or even weeks.
Things families have to deal with after losing loved ones to COVID
What happens to the surviving family members after losing a loved one to COVID? We don’t often hear the turmoil that moms, dads, brothers, sisters, spouses and others face.
Herd immunity to COVID unlikely in LA County, elsewhere, new USC study suggests
A new study by the University of Southern California suggests that herd immunity to COVID-19 is unlikely in Los Angeles County, and that the path forward will rely on access to COVID treatments, vaccination and supporting hospital capacity.
Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
Family accuses employer of making their loved one work on-site despite pleas to work remotely
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
COVID-19 FAQs: When will symptoms appear? Best time to get tested after exposure?
How soon might COVID symptoms appear? How long after exposure can you get COVID? If I am fully vaccinated but exposed to COVID, do I need to get tested? We're breaking down the most important COVID FAQs.
Omicron variant: How can I tell if my symptoms are COVID, flu or common cold?
Doctors admit it's extremely difficult to differentiate between the flu and COVID, but there are subtle differences between omicron and delta variants.
Health officials warn of possible winter surge
As LA County reports new cases of the omicron variant, health officials fear we may see a surge of COVID-19 cases this winter.
Local health officials weigh in on COVID-19 omicron variant, now detected in North America
FOX 11's Koco McAboy spoke with health officials as the new COVID-19 variant has been detected in North America.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
90,000 US COVID-19 deaths since June were preventable, Kaiser Family Foundation says
The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”
LA city, county vaccine mandates causing some confusion, how you can tell them apart
Headed for a drink this weekend? Be sure to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card.
Do at-home COVID-19 tests work? FOX 11's Laura Diaz tests the swabs
FOX 11's Laura Diaz was in Studio City to see how accurate the at-home tests are.
SoCal nurse, husband leave behind 5 kids, including newborn, after dying of COVID-19
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
Florida Governor threatens 'millions' in fines to cities, counties with employee vaccine mandates
Local municipalities in Florida potentially face millions of dollars in total fines for implementing a requirement that their employees get vaccinated.
LAPD officers sue City of Los Angeles over vaccine mandate
Several LAPD officers are asking a federal judge to overturn Los Angeles' vaccine mandate for city employees.
LA County sees another substantial drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations
The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals fell by nearly 100 Saturday, the 12th consecutive day that the total has declined.
Health officials urge influenza vaccine ahead of flu season to prevent 'Twindemic'
Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against influenza ahead of this year's flu season to prevent an influx of both flu and COVID-19 cases at hospitals.