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Some experts see less value in a new LA mask mandate at this stage of the pandemic

LOS ANGELES — As successive waves of COVID-19 have swept across the Southland, Michael Matteo Rossi, a 35 year-old filmmaker who lives in Los Feliz, has gamely masked up whenever he shopped, ate out or visited with his parents, who are in their 70s.

Los Angeles Times

What are risks for COVID-positive Biden?

Public health experts weigh in on the risks and dangers to the president, who has just tested positive for COVID-19

Salon

‘I’m over it.’ Many in LA shrug off COVID-19 wave despite super-infectious subvariants

LOS ANGELES — There was a time during the pandemic when the scene at Westfield Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita would have evoked gasps and much scolding.

Los Angeles Times

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No, boosters aren't bad for you

A conspiracy theory about booster shots resurfaced this month — here’s what experts say

Salon

Faye Flam: How worried should you be about omicron BA.5?

The ways we think about the COVID-19 pandemic have evolved with the virus: In 2020, it was a potentially deadly threat we could avoid by being careful; in 2021, it was something that was likely to infect everyone eventually; and now, it’s becoming seen as a persistent health hazard that…

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Vaccines saved 200,000 lives, study says

The study's authors hope the estimate helps quantify the relief afforded by the COVID vaccines

Salon

Dangers of getting COVID while pregnant

A new study found that babies exposed to COVID-19 were significantly more likely to have neurodevelopment issues

Salon

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Can new COVID-19 vaccine win over the anti-vaxxers?

With three COVID-19 vaccines already authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Americans have easy access to plenty of shots.

Tribune News Service

Novavax's new shot may sway anti-vaxxers

Experts hope the new COVID vaccine, which uses older biotechnology, could help the unvaccinated come around

Salon

Q&A: A parents’ guide to COVID booster shots for kids 5-11

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- With COVID-19 cases rising again in the Bay Area, parents have a new consideration for protecting their children this week: The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization Tuesday for kids ages 5-11 to get a booster shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Tribune News Service

Omicron subvariants guide: An epidemiologist answers 5 essential questions

An endless stream of subvariants of Omicron has emerged in the past few months. Here's a rundown.

Inverse

Should you wear a mask on a plane, bus or train when there's no mandate? 4 essential reads to help you decide

On April 18, 2022, a judge in Florida struck down the federal mandate requiring passengers on mass transit to wear masks. While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that passengers mask up while on planes, trains or buses, it is no longer a requirement. When asked…

The Conversation

Experts split on masks on planes

The decision to overturn the mask mandate on airplanes "will not worsen the pandemic," one expert tells Salon

Salon

What COVID-19 will look like in 2100

Experts forecast three futures for the coronavirus

Salon

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Salon

FDA approves second shot for 50+

The authorization for another booster arrives just as BA.2 becomes the dominant strain in the U.S.

Salon

Docs unconvinced we need two boosters

Vaccine-makers are seeking approval for a second booster. Some doctors don’t think the evidence is strong

Salon

COVID death toll hugely undercounted

A new report attempts to tabulate the true magnitude of lives lost during the pandemic — and the result is shocking

Salon

We've lost the plot on ivermectin

Molnupiravir, Paxlovid, and Sotrovimab all treat COVID-19 very well. Why are we fixating on ivermectin?

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Salon

Which masks are best to stop omicron?

Backed up by data and personal experience, three healthcare professionals weigh in on their mask preferences

Salon

At last, HIV vaccine in phase one trials

Years of false starts have made hopeful researchers wary of claims that an HIV vaccine is finally here

Salon

Will omicron mutate?

It's scientifically possible for omicron to mutate into a deadlier version of its transmissible self

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