Luke Money

Los Angeles Times

New coronavirus subvariant Arcturus is now in L.A. Is there reason to worry?

By: Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin Ii

Arcturus, also known as XBB.1.16, has also attracted attention following reports linking it to what has been a rare COVID-19 symptom: pink eye.

The Capital Times

2nd booster shots are set to roll out

By: Luke Money, Ronggong Lin Iilos

Another COVID-19 booster

Los Angeles Times

Gold Medal flour recalled due to salmonella contamination. What bags are affected?

By: Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin Ii

Consumers should “check their pantries and dispose of the product affected by this recall,” according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Los Angeles Times

COVID deaths were cut nearly in half in 2022, but disease is still a top killer, especially in the South

By: Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Luke Money

The COVID-19 death rate in the U.S. fell by nearly 50% in 2022, a decline credited to widespread vaccinations as well as a rise in natural immunity.

Los Angeles Times

Free at-home COVID tests end May 11 for some. Here's how to stock up

By: Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Luke Money

A federal rule requiring insurers to reimburse policyholders for up to eight at-home COVID tests per month ends next week. But in California, state lawmakers have taken steps to avoid that.

The Bulletin (Bend, OR)

COVID deaths dropped by nearly half in 2022, but remains a top killer

By: Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Luke Money

The national COVID-19 death rate fell by nearly 50% in 2022 compared to the prior year, a decline that has been credited to widespread vaccinations as well as a rise

Los Angeles Times

How much COVID is in my community? It's getting harder to tell

By: Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin Ii

The CDC has ended routine reporting of coronavirus case and death counts. Here's how to figure out how to assess COVID conditions in your area.

Los Angeles Times

COVID-19 outbreak hits CDC epidemiology conference

By: Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin Ii

The CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference hosted 1,800 people over four days in Atlanta — 13% of them said they later tested positive for the coronavirus.

Los Angeles Times

How common is long COVID? A new study provides fresh clues

By: Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin Ii

One in 10 people infected with the coronavirus during the Omicron era suffered from long COVID, indicating the syndrome responsible for a host of symptoms remains a notable threat.

Los Angeles Times

Data, funding gaps threaten public health pandemic efforts

By: Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Luke Money

Data and financial support are among the major resources necessary to appropriately prepare for public health threats, officials told HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra in Long Beach.