Ferrer: If eligible, get the bivalent COVID booster
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Barbara Ferrer held her first COVID-19 briefing since lifting the LA County COVID-19 emergency declaration earlier in Spring 2023.

ER doctor Dr. Michael Daignault reacts to LA County ending COVID-19 emergency
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After three years, Los Angeles County announced it will end its COVID-19 emergency. FOX 11 was joined by ER doctor Dr. Michael Daignault to discuss what's next.

California to no longer require masking in health care, 'high-risk' settings

California is easing the state's mask mandates. Starting April 3, masks will no longer be required at hospitals, medical offices and other places deemed indoor high-risk.

California won?t require COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
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California won?t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.

Federal judge says vaccine choice doesn't outweigh safety requirements in medical settings

US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.

Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster

Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose

Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.

FDA authorities COVID-19 boosters for kids as young as age 5
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The U.S. authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave.

FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.

Barbara Ferrer discusses bivalent booster, love for Bad Bunny
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Barbara Ferrer discussed bivalent booster and her concerns with the lack of public interest in electing for the jab. On a lighter note, she opened up about her love for Reggaeton megastar Bad Bunny.

Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says

Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Former LA firefighter suing city for wrongful termination
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Former Los Angeles fire battalion Robert Kilpatrick is suing the City of Los Angeles alleging wrongful termination. Kilpatrick was with LAFD for more than 30 years and became known as the first LAFD firefighter to be placed on leave over his refusal to get vaccinated.

Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 now available in LA County

Doses of the newly approved Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 will become available to Southland residents this week.

Novavax to be offered in LA County
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Doses of the newly approved Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 will become available to Southland residents this week, with Long Beach offering doses beginning Monday and Los Angeles County scheduled to start administering the medication on Wednesday.

Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 available in LA County
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Doses of the newly approved Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 will become available to Southland residents this week.