Business owner: Proposed vaccine passport requirement would be 'devastating' for Los Angeles

The city's council president calls the move necessary, but for a local business owner, she says the proposed proof of vaccine mandate could be "devastating" for Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County issues executive order mandating county workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Los Angeles County officials on Wednesday issued an executive order requiring all county employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The order will impact more than 110,000 county employees in the largest county in the country.

Janice Hahn, Sheila Kuehl call for vaccine mandate for Los Angeles County workers

LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn and Sheila Kuehl will ask their colleagues next week to approve a policy requiring all 100,000 county employees to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.

Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push

President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.

Surprising number of unvaccinated hospital workers
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Healthcare workers have seen the worst of the pandemic firsthand. However, a surprising number of them have not elected to take the cornavirus vaccine.

CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death

Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.

Kaiser Permanente mandates COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, physicians

Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles County's largest private employer, has joined the growing list of private companies mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees and physicians.

LIST: Several LA area bars, restaurants requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID test

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Southern California and much of the nation, several bars and restaurants are now requiring patrons to show proof of their vaccinations or provide a negative COVID test. 

History of vaccine mandates in the United States

As COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled in the U.S. and talk of mandates spreads, here’s a look back at the history of vaccine mandates in the country and how the Supreme Court has routinely defended states’ rights to enforce them.

The Abbey in WeHo requiring proof of vaccine or negative COVID test
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The Abbey Food & Bar in West Hollywood is now requiring patrons to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within the last 48 hours for entry.

Over 25% of new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County are fully vaccinated people

In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.

LAUSD to require weekly COVID testing for all students, staff, regardless of vaccination status
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In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.