CALIFORNIA, USA — Flu activity is surging across most of the United States, with California among the states now reporting high levels of flu-like illness, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

At least 11 million people have gotten sick, and 5,000 people have died from the flu this season, according to the CDC.

California health officials announced Monday that the state would begin following the Centers for Disease Control's eased mask guidelines for some indoor settings starting June 15. The state's health secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the date aligns with the ...

California reports high flu activity amid rising cases and a new strain. Experts urge vaccination as early warning signs point to a severe season.

The CDC advises individuals to protect themselves from the “kissing bug” disease during travel by staying in well-built places, like air-conditioned or screened-in hotel rooms, spraying the places where they stay with long-lasting insecticides and sleeping under bed nets.

California launches a public health network with former CDC chiefs amid federal agency changes under the Trump administration.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Two former senior officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including one fired by the Trump administration, will join California as public health consultants, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday. Susan Monarez was ...