Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
Royal Caribbean, Norweigan cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Omicron COVID-19 variant prompts return to Stage 5 APH guidelines
Health officials had warned that the return was “imminent” without behavioral changes as cases rise in Austin-Travis County.
Health officials had warned that the return was “imminent” without behavioral changes as cases rise in Austin-Travis County.
City walk-in utility customer service centers temporarily reclosing
The city says the closures are in response to rising COVID-19 cases and the quickly spreading omicron variant.
The city says the closures are in response to rising COVID-19 cases and the quickly spreading omicron variant.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
Sundance Film Festival cancels in-person events amid COVID-19 surge
Sundance Film Festival organizers said they wanted to move events online because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sundance Film Festival organizers said they wanted to move events online because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
Omicron symptoms: Is that runny nose COVID-19 or a common cold?
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
The companies previously sold them at cost
AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
Flight canceled? Here’s how to get a refund
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
LAUSD: All students, teachers must show proof of negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus
LAUSD says all students and staff – regardless of their vaccination status – must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus.
LAUSD says all students and staff – regardless of their vaccination status – must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
Thousands of flights canceled, delayed Monday amid winter storm, pandemic
More than 2,600 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were canceled as of midday Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.
More than 2,600 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were canceled as of midday Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.
COVID-19 hits ‘The View’ after co-hosts test positive over holiday hiatus
The talk show revealed co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin tested positive for COVID-19 while other co-hosts said the illness also interrupted their winter break.
The talk show revealed co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin tested positive for COVID-19 while other co-hosts said the illness also interrupted their winter break.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.