Unvaccinated adults 50+ are 17x more likely to die than vaxxed counterparts
Unvaccinated adults over age 50 were nearly a dozen times more likely to be hospitalized than their vaccinated counterparts, and 17 times more likely to die, according to LA County Health.
Unvaccinated adults over age 50 were nearly a dozen times more likely to be hospitalized than their vaccinated counterparts, and 17 times more likely to die, according to LA County Health.
LA health officials urge testing, contact tracing amid COVID delta surge
Echoing pleas from the early days of the pandemic, Los Angeles County health officials urged residents Friday to get tested for COVID-19 if they develop any symptoms or believe they were exposed to the virus, and cooperate with contract-tracers if they call.
Echoing pleas from the early days of the pandemic, Los Angeles County health officials urged residents Friday to get tested for COVID-19 if they develop any symptoms or believe they were exposed to the virus, and cooperate with contract-tracers if they call.
Masks outdoors at theme parks won't be required under LA County mega-event order
As LA County's new outdoor mask mandate goes into effect for “mega-events,” many continue to wonder: what about theme parks?
As LA County's new outdoor mask mandate goes into effect for “mega-events,” many continue to wonder: what about theme parks?
BTS cancels world tour due to COVID-19 surge
The BTS tour was originally announced in January 2020 and slated to begin in April, stopping at 17 venues worldwide with 38 concerts across Asia, Europe and North America to promote BTS’s new album “Map of the Soul: 7.”
The BTS tour was originally announced in January 2020 and slated to begin in April, stopping at 17 venues worldwide with 38 concerts across Asia, Europe and North America to promote BTS’s new album “Map of the Soul: 7.”
Culver City Unified to require students 12 and up get vaccinated
Eligible students and teachers at Culver City Unified School District will soon need to provide proof of vaccination.
Eligible students and teachers at Culver City Unified School District will soon need to provide proof of vaccination.
Delta variant surge prompting movie release delays, drops in box office ticket sales
Hollywood’s fall plans continue to get altered by the coronavirus surge driven by the delta variant.
Hollywood’s fall plans continue to get altered by the coronavirus surge driven by the delta variant.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
Hollywood Pantages Theater opens for first time in 17 months for 'Hamilton'
The Hollywood Pantages Theater opened for the first time in 17 months Tuesday for the opening night of the award-winning musical, Hamilton.
The Hollywood Pantages Theater opened for the first time in 17 months Tuesday for the opening night of the award-winning musical, Hamilton.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handed exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handed exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
COVID hospitalizations up 366% over past month in LA County as virus surges
With the bulk of new COVID-19 infections occurring among the unvaccinated, the pace of Los Angeles County residents being hospitalized due to the virus has begun rising at an equivalent rate of new cases.
With the bulk of new COVID-19 infections occurring among the unvaccinated, the pace of Los Angeles County residents being hospitalized due to the virus has begun rising at an equivalent rate of new cases.
Kaiser Permanente setting up tents in parking lots due to increase in hospitalizations
The tents will serve as a triage center as well as a testing site.
The tents will serve as a triage center as well as a testing site.
Federal judge leaves CDC evictions moratorium in place
A federal judge refused landlords’ request to put the Biden administration’s new eviction moratorium on hold, though she ruled that the freeze is illegal.
A federal judge refused landlords’ request to put the Biden administration’s new eviction moratorium on hold, though she ruled that the freeze is illegal.
Coachella, Stagecoach to require proof of vaccination for festivalgoers
According to AEG Presents, the company that runs Coachella and Stagecoach, all festivalgoers must show they are fully vaccinated.
According to AEG Presents, the company that runs Coachella and Stagecoach, all festivalgoers must show they are fully vaccinated.
Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems
U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
Growing concerns of COVID-19 causes delays, postponements of movies, concerts
Growing concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant have caused many entertainment companies to push back movie releases as well as cancel concerts.
Growing concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant have caused many entertainment companies to push back movie releases as well as cancel concerts.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
NFL preseason: What Rams, Chargers fans need to know before heading to SoFi Stadium
Football is finally back!
Football is finally back!
Live entertainment companies, SoCal sports teams requiring vaccinations for employees
The nation's two largest live entertainment and ticketing companies and the owners of five Southland professional sports teams will require all full-time employees at eligible company offices in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with limited exceptions.
The nation's two largest live entertainment and ticketing companies and the owners of five Southland professional sports teams will require all full-time employees at eligible company offices in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with limited exceptions.
CDC urges COVID vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
After seeing disturbing numbers of unvaccinated pregnant women become seriously ill with COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging expecting mothers to get vaccinated.
After seeing disturbing numbers of unvaccinated pregnant women become seriously ill with COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging expecting mothers to get vaccinated.