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Mysterious Respiratory Illness Barrels Through US, Without Vaccine or Cure

Northern California and several states on the East Coast are experiencing a dramatic surge in human metapneumovirus. Antivirals are not yet available to fend off the illness.

Your Mask Won’t Protect You from Aunt Bessie’s Sweet Potato Pie, But It May Keep You Free of Covid

Viruses, including Covid and RSV, are surging again this winter. California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomas Aragon offers some tips for keeping safe during the holidays.

Bill Heads to CA Gov. Newsom’s Desk to Disaggregate Data for Latinos and Indigenous Residents

California Senate Bill 435 proposes to collect disaggregated data on Latino sub-populations as well as indigenous communities.

The Heat Is On: California Ramps Up Coping Strategies

Exposure to extreme heat can be deadly. But simple solutions, such as planting more trees for shade, can greatly mitigate harm for vulnerable communities.

Can Kids Safely Return To School Amid Ongoing COVID Pandemic?

As kids return to school this fall, parents have some homework to do: helping to keep their kids safe amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With...