(BCN) — A dramatic increase in influenza-like illnesses and emergency room visits in Santa Clara County has prompted health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated. County data focused on local wastewater readings this month shows a rise in RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, as well as influenza and COVID-19. The concentration of RSV in […]
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Hawaiʻi plans to lift its COVID-19 quarantine requirement for travelers later this month. Starting on March 26, travelers from within the U.S. won’t have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to avoid a five-day quarantine.
Data from the recent omicron surge shows that while cases skyrocketed across San Diego, hospitalization and death rates were far below previous surges. ABC 10News Reporter Jared Aarons digs into the data to find out why.