California has yet to fully shake off the Delta surge, and there are signs conditions are headed in the wrong direction in parts of the state.
Rong-Gong Lin II / Los Angeles Times
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COVID-19 hospitalizations rising in parts of California, a potentially ominous sign
COVID hospitalizations are up in Riverside, San Bernardino and Fresno counties, where vaccination rate is low, and in Orange County, where it’s higher.
Posted inVaccine Watch
Far fewer Californians getting COVID-19 booster shots than expected, bringing new alarms
Numbers from the California Department of Public Health show that initial demand for booster shots has been much lower than originally expected.
Posted inCOVID Today
After months of decline, coronavirus cases plateau in California. Can we avoid a new surge?
California has stopped recording week-over-week declines in coronavirus cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations. What does that mean, especially with the holiday season square upon us?
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California plans ambitious effort to vaccinate young children
State officials are preparing to offer COVID-19 vaccine doses to California’s 3.5 million children ages 5 to 11 as soon as the end of next week.
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Which COVID-19 vaccine booster shot should I get? Here’s how to choose
Federal health officials aren’t giving any specific recommendations, but there are options for COVID-19 boosters, and it’s OK if you mix vaccines.
Posted inEnvironment
Major California earthquake would knock out cell service, communications, study finds
A major earthquake in California is likely to knock out many communications services, including cellphones, for days or weeks, imperiling the public’s access to 911 operators and leading to delays in reporting fires and calls for medical help.
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For the vaccinated, how risky could holiday gatherings be?
Officials say it’s possible to safely participate in many holiday activities if everyone is vaccinated for COVID. But extra precautions may be needed.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
In-N-Out Burger’s fight over COVID vaccination rules could be start of bigger battle
As more California cities require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations in public places, a cherished burger chain has become an unlikely flashpoint.
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What Colin Powell’s death tells us — and doesn’t — about COVID-19 and vaccines
Experts say the death of the former secretary of state, who was suffering from an acute cancer of the blood, should not be interpreted as a failure of COVID-19 vaccines in the broader population.