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There have been hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Here's what you need to know about measles immunity.

Data shows overall resistance to masks, but lower Paxlovid prescription and vaccination rates for people of color

Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant

Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant

Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant

Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant

SAN FRANCISCO — COVID-19 hospitalizations are close to record lows in California, an optimistic sign as the state attempts to navigate its first surge-free summer of the coronavirus era.

With an eye toward enhancing protection against the coronavirus, which is still evolving and circulating, federal health advisers said Thursday that the next round of COVID-19 vaccines should be updated to target the now-dominant XBB strains.

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has identified its first cases of an emerging omicron coronavirus subvariant dubbed Arcturus, a strain global health authorities are watching closely as it has been linked to an upswing in cases in India.