WHO reassures Spanish island as hantavirus-stricken ship en route
TENERIFE, Spain — The head of the World Health Organization sought Saturday to reassure residents of the Spanish island where…
California sees the most measles cases in 7 years amid a U.S. surge
California in 2026 has already seen its highest number of annual measles cases in seven years, health officials…
Highly contagious rotavirus spreading in California
A fast-spreading stomach virus is resurging across California, with wastewater data revealing spikes in multiple cities. The WastewaterSCAN…
There are countless reasons to resist returning workers to the office
To the editor: I love Steve Lopez’s columns, but I quibble with “Mr. Downtown” and with the beloved…
Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks
The first sign came when Deepanwita Dasgupta was 5 and started stumbling more while playing at her home…
Thousands of people disabled by long COVID seek answers
In the three years since Los Angeles County declared an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency,…
HMPV virus with no vaccine is spreading in California
A little-known virus that causes nasty flu-like symptoms is spreading in California — and it doesn’t have a…
H5N1 bird flu spreads to sea otters and sea lions along San Mateo coast, wildlife experts say
Researchers say the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals has spread to other marine mammals, including…
Seafood sold to California businesses recalled over norovirus concerns
Some seafood products sold to California businesses were recalled this week over concerns they may be contaminated with…
130 Children Exposed at Education Center
Sacramento health officials are warning of a potential viral explosion after more than 100 children were possibly exposed…
Human metapneumovirus in California: What you need to know
A respiratory virus that doesn’t have a vaccine or a specific treatment regimen is spreading in some parts…
A virus that isn’t COVID or the flu is pummeling Northern California
If you notice that your office is emptying out, chances are it’s because a respiratory virus that few…