A summer surge of COVID-19 cases in Southern California comes as many residents become complacent about safe behaviors.
After a jump in cases and hospitalizations following the Thanksgiving break, L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer is asking residents to temporarily wear masks indoors when with others.
Scientists are testing a nasal spray they say has been very effective in lab trials and may someday be a viable option for patients in need of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The county's health director warned that transmission remains elevated and urged people to exercise caution over the holidays.
It's a major concern for health officials: despite a recent drop in cases, Los Angeles County is reporting a jump in the number of COVID-19 infections of more than 100% in the past month.
The Food and Drug Administration gave pharmacists the green light to prescribe the medication in July, but CVS recently expanded the service to its drugstores in 49 states.