Mom's Tragic Tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
COVID-19 swept through a Riverside County family's home in the most horrific way -- the virus took the husband's life away while the couple's teenage son died by suicide over the guilt of Anthony Sr.'s death.
Daily COVID cases in LA County have gone up by 10 times in one month
Daily COVID cases in LA County are up nearly 10 times over the last month, hospitalizations are up more than six times.
Doctor warns 'tough time' to have appendicitis, heart attack as COVID-19 cases overwhelm ERs
"It’s a tough time to have any other serious illness right now. It’s a hard time to have appendicitis, a heart attack, because the health care system is being taxed right now," ER doctor Angelique Campen warned.
Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia after deportation from Australia
Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.
Minnesota man battling COVID-19 moved to Texas hospital after lawsuit over ventilator
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
LA County reports 66 COVID deaths, highest daily toll since April
Los Angeles County reported 66 deaths associated with the coronavirus Saturday -- the most COVID-related fatalities reported in one day since April 2 of last year.
Californians asked not to use strained ERs for virus testing
With California bracing for an unprecedented number of hospitalizations amid a staggering surge in coronavirus infections, health officials pleaded with residents Friday to reserve emergency rooms for true emergencies and not run to them in a search for scarce virus tests.
San Mateo County's $7M in PPE left outside, damaged by rain
About $7 million worth of surplus personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, purchased by San Mateo County earlier in the coronavirus pandemic, was damaged in recent rainstorms after it was left outside for months, officials said Friday.
Los Angeles County has reported more than 400,000 COVID cases since Jan. 1
Another 40,000-plus cases of COVID-19 were reported in Los Angeles County Friday as the easily transmitted Omicron variant of the virus continued to make its impact felt, particularly in hospitals, where patient numbers continue to rise. Since Jan. 1, the county has reported more than 400,000 new COVID-19 cases.
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
California hospital has 700 employees in isolation because of Covid
Hundreds of employees at one hospital in California are in self-isolation following COVID-19 exposure, amid a nationwide surge of the omicron variant, health officials said Wednesday.
Incoming LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says COVID is 'here to stay'
"I'm one who believes in science, and we recognize that probably COVID-19 is here to stay," Alberto Carvalho said during his visit to Elysian Heights Elementary Arts Magnet School.
Culver City Schools cancel class next week due to COVID
Culver City Unified School District is canceling classes next week due to the recent spike in COVID cases in the area. Classes will resume on Jan. 24.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
New COVID rules for California workplaces go into effect today
New rules go in effect Friday for workplaces across California. They include new guidance on masks, COVID testing and isolation.
US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
Riverside County infant dies after contracting COVID-19
An infant died after contracting COVID-19, becoming the youngest person in Riverside County to die from the virus, according to the county’s public health department.
Baby from Riverside County dies from COVID-19 complications
A baby who is less than a year old has become the youngest patient in Riverside County to die from COVID-19.
LA County COVID hospitalizations top 4,000
More than 4,100 people are currently in LA County hospitals with COVID-19, the highest number since February 2021.