As summer comes to an end, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in California. While respiratory viruses usually peak in the winter, the novel coronavirus can also surge in the warmer months.

The uptick was first registered in Northern California, but has more recently started being seen in the Southland. Coronavirus activity now remains lower than in recent summers, but it’s unclear ...

A new, heavily mutated COVID variant has been detected in 25 states and 3 U.S. airports.

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in 2025 is shaping up to be significant different than in past years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved updated vaccines under new guidelines, but the U.S ...

Respiratory viruses are more active from October through March. Use over-the-counter COVID tests and clinical tests to distinguish respiratory viruses. Health officials advise vaccines, testing and ...

According to the California Department of Public Health, several illnesses — including COVID-19 — are currently circulating statewide. “Many respiratory viruses, including flu, (respiratory syncytial ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Y. Lee, M.D., MBA, covers health, medicine, wellness and science The NB.1.8.1 variant of the severe acute respiratory ...

COVID-19 is once again on the rise in California. It remains to be seen whether this latest uptick foreshadows the sort of misery seen last year — when the state was walloped by its worst summertime ...