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The dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases continued Thursday, with a daily record of 5,976 new infections reported and county public health officials urging residents to keep New Year's celebrations small.

With a new and more infectious coronavirus variant sweeping California, attorneys representing inmates say violations of health orders by prison staff risk a repeat of the outbreaks that killed dozens in the first year of the pandemic.

For months, the pandemic shut down gyms everywhere. But now that gyms are open again, some are seeing an increase in clients. That’s in part because COVID-19 made people realize the importance of health.

San Diego County reported 3,653 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths in its most recent data as public health officials continue to urge people to take precautions.

Two studies that have not yet been peer reviewed indicate increased protection against the infectious omicron variant.

Skyrocketing COVID-19 case rates have caused officials In New York City and elsewhere to scale back their New Year's Eve celebrations. Around the country, people are facing tough decisions.

Experts say more parents are reporting declining mental and physical health since the start of the pandemic.

Holiday Bowl organizers announced cancellation of the game Wednesday, acknowledging they were unable to find a replacement team for UCLA, which was unable to play due to COVID-19 protocols within the Bruins' program.

California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections. The state dashboard reported the numbers Tuesday, which were delayed because of the holiday weekend.

Rapid at-home COVID tests are in high demand right now and pharmacies can’t keep them stocked. Signs on pharmacy doors throughout the county tell customers there are no tests for sale.