21-year-old who was hospitalized with COVID-19 thankful for return of travel mask mandate
While travelers in the past were not happy with the previous federal mask mandate at U.S. airports, Phil Shuman spoke with a young man who is relieved to see the mask requirement back at LA County airports.
LA County reinstates mask mandate for LAX, buses, trains, taxi and ride-share services
Those looking to fly in and out of LAX, as well as getting a ride in an Uber or Lyft in Los Angeles County, will once again need to mask up.
HS senior says he's banned from prom, graduation due to school's vaccine policy
A high school senior who is not vaccinated says he is being excluded from senior prom and graduation because of the school's vaccination policy.
LA County company reaches $26M settlements amid fake COVID-19 test results allegations
A Venice-based testing company agreed to $26 million in settlements after the company was accused of forging test results.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 booster for latest variant this fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
These major U.S. airlines are dropping mask requirements
These major airlines are planning to drop mask mandates for its passengers going in and out of LAX.
California delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schools
California is delaying a COVID vaccine mandate for schoolchildren. It will be postponed until at least the summer of next year.
LASD union files new action to fight county COVID vaccine mandate
The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs continues to fight the LA County Board of Supervisors over who has the authority to enforce the county employee vaccine mandate - the board, or Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Hundreds protest COVID vaccine mandates at downtown LA rally
More than 1,000 people spent Sunday protesting in front of Los Angeles City Hall against COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
LA County, not Sheriff Villanueva, will now have power to enforce LASD vaccine mandate
The decision on whether and how to discipline sheriff's deputies for not complying with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate now rests with the county personnel director.
Moderna co-founder discusses making a difference, his push to transform Armenia into tech-creating nation
As April marks Armenian History Month in LA County, we spoke with Dr. Noubar Afeyan, who is the co-founder and chairman of Moderna and founder-CEO of Flagship Pioneering.
LA City Council lifts proof of vaccination mandate
A mandate requiring patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter many indoor establishments and large outdoor events has been lifted in the City of Los Angeles.
LA County starts offering 2nd booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine for those 50 and older
Los Angeles County health officials will begin offering second booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents Wednesday.
Health Expert: COVID-19 vaccine's reliability begins to wane after 6 months
The FDA is giving the second COVID-19 booster shot the green light for Americans 50 and over. This comes in the wake of the global spread of BA.2.