Omicron variant: CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendation to all adults 18 and older
"Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Enforcement of Los Angeles' vaccine mandate begins at indoor restaurants, gyms and more
Los Angeles Monday began enforcing its law requiring Angelenos patronizing indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for California prisons
A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked an order that all California prison workers must be vaccinated against the coronavirus or have a religious or medical exemption.
Florida woman who sued for ivermectin dies from COVID
A teacher hospitalized with COVID-19 has died after her husband unsuccessfully sued to force doctors to treat her with ivermectin. He sued the hospital last month in an attempt to require doctors to administer ivermectin,
European Union authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11
The European Union has authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children as young as 5 years old.
Child COVID-19 cases in US up 32% ahead of Thanksgiving, AAP reports
Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, nearly 142,000 child cases were added — an increase of about 32% from two weeks ago and making up 25.1 percent of all the cases reported that week, AAP reported.
COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
Child COVID-19 vaccines help prevent new variants, experts say
Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.
More than 90% of federal workers get at least 1st COVID-19 shot by Monday deadline
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one COVID-19 shot by President Biden's Monday deadline, a U.S. official said.
COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Parents, fired teachers protest vaccine mandate at Granada Hills school
More than a dozen parents and former teachers rallied against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed by Granada Hills Charter school officials.
Venice residents upset over new anti-vax mural
A large new mural in the heart of Venice has residents fuming and demanding it be taken down.
700 LA city employees may be placed on unpaid leave for refusing to comply with vaccine mandate
Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that 77 city employees are on unpaid leave and an additional 700 employees are "vulnerable" to be placed on leave within the next two weeks for resisting the city's mandate that municipal employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 18 and submit to testing paid by the employee in the meantime.
LAUSD to end incentive program aimed at getting students vaccinated against COVID-19
The deadline for COVID-19 vaccinations is days away, with about 72% of students in compliance, and an estimated $5 million for prizes, including gift cards to Amazon and Target, and tickets to Disneyland and Universal Studios, available as incentive to meet the deadline.
Mayor Garcetti urges booster shots for anyone over 18 in Los Angeles
Speaking as both a mayor and someone who recently experienced a breakthrough COVID-19 case, Mayor Eric Garcetti Wednesday urged all Angelenos over the age of 18 to get a booster shot as a possible winter surge looms.