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A new study documents that infected hamsters, imported from the Netherlands, passed the virus on to humans. Previously only minks had been identified as a source of animal-to-human transmission. -
California health officials next week will outline a new approach to dealing with the coronavirus that assumes it’s here to stay. -
A Department of Homeland Security memo says truckers protesting vaccine requirements are planning a potential disruption at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles and the State of the Union in Washington, D.C. -
When cancer survivor Katie Ripley got pneumonia, the 25-bed hospital in her small town didn't have the specialized care she needed. But with omicron surging, there was no ICU bed to transfer her to. -
Well-fitted masks will continue to be required to be worn indoors by people who are not fully vaccinated. -
Rival Lyft predicted the omicron surge would hinder growth, a sign that despite easing health restrictions, ride-hailing apps are still adapting to the pandemic. -
All but five of the 38 COVID-19 treatment hospitals that once operated in Afghanistan have been forced to close in recent months for lack of doctors, medicines, even heating. -
San Diego County reported 1,651 new COVID-19 cases and 21 additional virus-related deaths in its latest data. -
The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously voted to ask the state Department of Public Health for a "safe and responsible path" toward phasing out pandemic-related mask requirements for school children from kindergarten through 12th grade. -
Swamped by thousands of calls a day, contact tracing programs have been forced to adapt. Even though they can't call everyone, experts say it's too early to give up on this pillar of disease control.
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