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‘We’re now into our sixth wave’: Coronavirus gains in California spark new concerns

SAN FRANCISCO — Coronavirus cases are continuing to increase in California, prompting one health official to warn that the state is heading into the next wave of the pandemic.

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Here we go again: California coronavirus cases rising. Is a new wave coming?

LOS ANGELES — After months of declining numbers, California has recorded a nearly 30% increase in coronavirus cases over the last week along with smaller rises in hospitalizations, causing some health officials to suspect that the state is headed into a new pandemic wave.

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Los Angeles coronavirus cases up 40% in one week; hospitalizations rising, too

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose by 40% over the past week and hospitalizations have started to creep up as well, underscoring how important it is for people to be up-to-date on their vaccines and boosters, as well as wear masks in indoor public settings, officials…

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LA County homeless deaths surged 56% in pandemic’s first year, with overdoses largely to blame

LOS ANGELES — Deaths of homeless people in Los Angeles County soared by 56% in the year after the start of the pandemic, driven primarily by an increase in overdoses, according to a study published this month.

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Despite coronavirus uptick, there’s hope LA County can avoid another surge

LOS ANGELES — Despite a recent rise in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County’s public health director said this week she remained hopeful the region could avoid another major spike by taking sensible precautions.

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LA County ends quarantines for asymptomatic people exposed to coronavirus

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County on Friday ended its order to quarantine asymptomatic people exposed to the coronavirus.

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California says asymptomatic people exposed to coronavirus don’t need to quarantine

LOS ANGELES — California is no longer recommending a five-day quarantine period for people who are exposed to the coronavirus but remain asymptomatic, a move that could potentially result in a relaxation of similar rules in Los Angeles County.

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School coronavirus outbreaks rise in LA County after mask orders are lifted

LOS ANGELES — The number of K-12 school coronavirus outbreaks is rising in Los Angeles County after many schools lifted mask-wearing requirements.

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The new omicron subvariant XE is getting attention. How concerned should we be?

LOS ANGELES — Even as the highly contagious omicron subvariant BA.2 is increasingly dominating California and the U.S., an even more potentially contagious subvariant, XE, has attracted the attention of global scientists.

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Coronavirus cases are rising again in LA, but is it the start of another wave?

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases have begun to rise in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco counties, likely a result of the highly contagious omicron subvariant BA.2, decreased use of masks and waning immunity.

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Coronavirus cases are spiking elsewhere. Will LA County be hit hard or be spared?

LOS ANGELES — After dramatic declines in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County has hit another plateau this week that comes amid the spread of the highly infectious BA.2 omicron subvariant.

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Now is the time to get a second COVID-19 booster shot, health official advises

LOS ANGELES — Now is the time for those at higher risk from COVID-19 to get a second booster dose, Los Angeles County’s public health director said, citing less-than-ideal overall vaccination rates along with concerns swirling around the rapid spread of the highly contagious BA.2 omicron subvariant.

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Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreading rapidly in LA and across the nation

LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’s failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID-19 drugs.

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Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreading rapidly in L.A. and across the nation

LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’ failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID drugs.

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The omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise. We need to take it seriously, experts say

There are increasing signs that the omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise, even as the daily reported number of coronavirus cases continues to fall across California.

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California could see coronavirus uptick this spring because of omicron subvariant BA.2

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases are on the upswing worldwide, prompting some officials to warn that California could see increases this spring because of the omicron subvariant BA.2 even though cases so far have been modest.

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Myths, disinformation are preventing people from getting booster shots

LOS ANGELES — Officials say circulating myths are likely keeping many people from getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

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'Deltacron’ is a hybrid of delta and omicron variants. How worried should we be?

LOS ANGELES — As the latest coronavirus surge fades, health officials are keeping watch on a new mishmash of the delta and omicron variants.

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LA County offering free anti-COVID pills to newly infected people

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County this week launched the “test to treat” COVID-19 program announced by President Joe Biden in his State of the Union address, which offers anti-COVID pills for free to newly infected people who get tested, or show their test results, at select pharmacies with on-site…

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Is it too risky for kids to go maskless at school and daycare? What experts say

LOS ANGELES — With mask mandates easing, some parents and schools will have much to think about in the coming weeks.

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LA could soon end COVID vaccine mandate for restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles could soon ease city rules requiring indoor restaurants, gyms, bars, movie theaters, hair salons and other businesses to check that customers are vaccinated against COVID-19 before letting them inside.

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LA County bars, offices, gyms can drop mask rules with COVID vaccine verification

LOS ANGELES — Fully vaccinated individuals will soon be able to shed their masks indoors at Los Angeles County establishments that screen the inoculation status of visitors and patrons, health officials said Wednesday.

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LA County forecasts indoor mask mandate easing by late March

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s indoor mask mandate will likely be lifted by the end of next month, a top health official said this week, though that timetable could potentially be even shorter should the federal guidance on face coverings change.

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LA County lifts outdoor mask mandate

LOS ANGELES — As the number of hospitalized coronavirus-positive patients continues to fall, Los Angeles County relaxed its outdoor masking rules Wednesday.

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LA County will lift outdoor mask mandate Wednesday

LOS ANGELES — As the number of hospitalized coronavirus-positive patients continues to fall, Los Angeles County will relax its outdoor masking rules just after midnight Wednesday, a top health official confirmed.

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