10% of US kids 5 to 11 received COVID-19 vaccine in 1st 2 weeks, White House says

At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.

OSHA suspends enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid legal challenges

OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.

Vaccine seekers have some trouble getting booster shots in California

California health officials want all adults to get a booster before the winter holidays. But booking one online, can be tricky.

Sutter Health gives 14 pediatric patients wrong dose of COVID vaccine

Sutter Health pediatricians are looking into what went wrong when some children at their Antioch office got double the amount of COVID vaccine that they would normally have gotten in a single shot. 

Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid

Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.

Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill

Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.

Monday marks deadline for LAUSD teacher vaccine mandate

Monday was the deadline for LAUSD's teacher vaccine mandate. Those who refuse to meet the requirement are now in danger of losing their jobs.

Monday marks deadline for LAUSD teacher vaccine mandate
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Monday was the deadline for LAUSD's teacher vaccine mandate. Those who refuse to meet the requirement are now in danger of losing their jobs.

Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says

"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.

LA City Council approves changes to COVID proof-of-vaccination ordinance

The City Council on Friday tweaked the ordinance, so it will now require proof of vaccinations for only individuals who are 12 years old and over, instead of all eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, which includes people over the age of 5.

10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers

A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Newsom pushes COVID vaccines in West LA, denies having bad reaction to shot

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Wednesday to again encourage people get vaccinated against COVID-19 - - with first, second or booster doses -- while warning that "winter is coming" and raising fears of another surge in infections.

Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children

Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."

About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says

The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.

Chief Moore: 73% of LAPD fully vaccinated as mandate deadline nears

As Los Angeles' deadline of Dec. 18 approaches for city employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, Chief Michel Moore said 73% of the LAPD is fully vaccinated.

No mandate freedom rally held in Long Beach
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Folks protesting against the vaccine mandates made their way to Long Beach to have their voices heard.