President Joe Biden approves an emergency declaration for California as another series of powerful winter storms bears down Monday on Northern California.
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‘The worst of it still in front of us’ as new storms set to pound a rain-weary California
More than 400,000 customers were without power in California as the latest powerful winter storm pushed through, elevating flooding danger.
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Two more rainstorms bring new dangers to California as officials tally widespread damage
A more intense atmospheric river is expected to arrive over California on Monday, bringing damaging winds along with heavy precipitation. Flash flooding and debris flow are possible over recently burned areas. Officials warned about an increasing risk of avalanches as snow piles up in the mountains.
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Senior citizens hit hard as COVID-19 surges across California
Hospitalizations among those 70 and older have surpassed the summer peak. Coronavirus cases for all age groups are up nearly 50% in just one week.
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COVID hospitalization rates in babies as bad as for seniors amid Omicron wave, study shows
The findings, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that COVID-19 can still cause severe and fatal outcomes in children too young to be vaccinated.
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California child dies of flu and RSV as cases soar, hospitals threatened
Flu activity was considered high in California over the week ending Nov. 5, the most recent span for which data are available, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s the second-most severe category on the agency’s five-tier scale.
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California sees increase in RSV, respiratory illness that can be dangerous for babies
Respiratory syncytial virus normally peaks in winter, but cases have increased in October as some California children’s hospitals are becoming overwhelmed.
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California enjoying ‘good COVID weather’ now. But winter could bring unpleasant surprises
California is seeing COVID retreat as summer turns to fall, but new variants bring caution as colder weather nears.
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Moderna vs. Pfizer: Is it OK to mix and match the updated COVID-19 booster shots?
A big question with the new COVID-19 vaccine: Can you mix brands? Here is what experts say.
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When should I get the new COVID-19 Omicron bivalent booster? What experts say
Although a person’s schedule could change depending on health, occupation or travel plans, officials generally recommend the dose before holiday season.