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The CDC Resists Pushback And Says A Test To Get Out Of COVID Isolation Is Not Needed

Those who contracted the virus can end their isolation after five days while continuing to wear a well-fitting mask for an additional five days.

These Are The Numbers Health Officials Are Watching At This Point In The Pandemic

In the midst of record COVID case numbers in the U.S., biostatistician Natalie Dean walks us through how to assess the metrics.

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LA County Adds School Safety Guidelines As Classes Resume And Omicron Cases Climb

The health order applies to all school districts as well as private schools within the county. LAUSD also announced a new requirement before students return to classes.

The FDA Authorizes A Pfizer Booster Shot For Children Ages 12 To 15

Several changes other also are recommended by FDA. CDC approval is still needed.

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CDC Could Add A Negative Test To Its New Isolation Guidelines, Fauci Says

This comes after the agency got pushback on its new guidelines.

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A Pediatrician's Advice To Parents Of Kids Under 5 On Omicron, Travel And Daycare

Kids under five still can't get vaccinated. Here's how to cope.

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When It Comes To Exercise, 'All Movement Counts.' Here Are 4 Tips To Make It A Habit

It's time to fact check exercise. The truth is that you don't have to be a marathoner or a gym rat to get meaningful health benefits from exercise.

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New COVID Cases In LA County Top 20K, Rise In Hospitalizations Is Far Less Steep

The county's public health director says "we are in fact experiencing the worst of the surge at the moment with the rising number of cases."

A graph shows a rising and falling pattern of covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The most recent data shows a sharp uptick in new cases and a significantly smaller rise in hospitalizations.

It's Time To Recalculate Your Covid 'Risk Budget.' Here's How

After nearly two years living through the COVID-19 pandemic, people need to recalculate. A lot of it boils down to weighing risk and reward.

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Clock Is Ticking On Terminations For LA County Employees Who Refuse To Show Proof Of Full Vaccination

So far, officials say, four workers have been terminated and another 10 may soon follow.

The U.S. Hits A Record Number Of New COVID Cases

The seven-day average of COVID-19 cases topped 280,000 this week, according to data from Johns Hopkins University's tracker.

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Long Beach’s Police Chief Tests Positive For COVID-19

While Chief Robert Luna is feeling ill, he believes his symptoms could have been much worse if he were not vaccinated.

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