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.

COVID-19 hospitalizations up 366% in 1 month in Los Angeles County
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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, while the rate of people dying is also creeping higher.

Study: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protects against delta variant up to 6 months

A recently published study found that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine provides enough protection against the coronavirus and the more contagious delta variant for up to six months.

'Don't put your family through the pain': Councilman who lost brother to COVID-19 urges vaccination

He and his family were hesitant to get the vaccine. Then, his brother caught COVID-19 and passed away just three weeks ago. Now, Baldwin Park City Councilmember Daniel Damian is spreading the word about what he now sees, as a tragic mistake.

LAUSD mandates COVID-19 vaccine for all teachers, staff by Oct. 15

All Los Angeles Unified School District employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 15. The district previously was mandating only weekly testing for all students and staffers, regardless of vaccination status.

COVID-19 booster vaccine: FDA approves 3rd shot for immunocompromised

The FDA has authorized use of a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, the agency announced late Thursday.

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.

AEG to require COVID-19 vaccination for all concertgoers

Music fans will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend shows at many SoCal venues including the Roxy and the El Rey Theatre, the clubs' operator announced.

Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone who doesn't wear a mask is a schmuck

The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.

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.

California school staff must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing

California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.

Los Angeles moves one step closer to requiring proof of vaccination at restaurants, gyms, bars

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed legislation Wednesday instructing City Attorney Mike Feuer to draft an ordinance that would require eligible Angelenos to show proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor spaces in the city, including restaurants, bars, gyms, and concert venues.

US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests

The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.