The head of the World Health Organization says that omicron is likely not the last variant of COVID-19 to arise. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO’s director-general, applauded an assortment of medical […]
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AV Hospital witnesses surge in COVID-19 admissions
The surge in COVID-19 cases attributed to the more easily transmitted Omicron variant seen nationwide is reflected locally, as Antelope Valley Hospital has once again seen the number of patients […]
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Masking for the omicron variant
By Victoria Knight Kaiser Health News The highly transmissible omicron variant is sweeping through the U.S., causing a huge spike in COVID-19 cases and overwhelming many hospital systems. Besides urging […]
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Statewide mask mandate in place through Feb. 15
California’s secretary of Health and Human Services has set a statewide mandate requiring people to wear masks in indoor public settings to remain in place until at least Feb. 15. […]
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Health officials warn ‘massive’ wave of infections in January
Huge increase in omicron variant Top federal health officials warned in a recent briefing that the omicron variant is rapidly spreading in the United States and could peak in a […]
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Not too late to get a flu shot to strengthen immune system
African-Americans especially vulnerable With COVID-19 and the Omicron variant’s global threat to public health dominating the news, it’s easy to forget the importance of getting the flu shot to protect […]
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LAX provides rapid testing for arriving international passengers
Fears winter surge in cases Amid growing concern about the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and fears of another winter surge in cases, the county will set up […]
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Experts stress vaccination for omicron
National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins said Monday that available vaccines offer the best protection against existing coronavirus variants, including the new omicron variant. […]