New COVID variant under watch in U.S.: What you need to know

A newly identified COVID-19 variant is drawing attention from health officials after being detected in the U.S., though early evidence suggests it is not yet driving a surge in cases or severe illness ...
Los Angeles Times

California’s COVID surge is finally over. But expect another spike in the coming months

California’s protracted summer COVID surge has finally ended, a welcome window that provides a key opportunity to prepare for yet another expected resurgence of transmission this autumn and winter ...
ABC30 Action News

California sees stunning rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, health secretary says

Those hoping for good coronavirus news Tuesday should not have tuned into Dr. Mark Ghaly's noon press conference. The California Health and Human Services secretary shared concerning statistics ...
Sacramento Bee

How does CA track COVID variants? Will vaccines protect against latest strain?

A new COVID-19 variant is quickly spreading across California. From the FLiRT variants to the latest COVID-19 strain, NB.1.8.1, several versions of the virus have emerged since the coronavirus ...