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.
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.
LA votes to lift COVID vaccine proof requirement, but one hurdle remains
The City Council will vote again on March 30. If it passes, the indoor vaccine proof requirement would be rescinded immediately.
The City Council will vote again on March 30. If it passes, the indoor vaccine proof requirement would be rescinded immediately.
LAUSD lifts indoor mask mandate for students, teachers
The Los Angeles Unified School District has officially lifted its mask mandate.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has officially lifted its mask mandate.
LA City Council to consider lifting COVID vaccine mandate Wednesday
Los Angeles City Council will soon consider an ordinance that would lift its mandate requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor establishments and large outdoor events as early as Wednesday.
Los Angeles City Council will soon consider an ordinance that would lift its mandate requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor establishments and large outdoor events as early as Wednesday.
LA County to join the state in lifting vaccine mandate, testing requirement at indoor sporting events, concert
Starting April 1, Los Angeles County will no longer require staff at indoor events to ask fans and customers to show their vaccine cards or show a proof of negative test.
Starting April 1, Los Angeles County will no longer require staff at indoor events to ask fans and customers to show their vaccine cards or show a proof of negative test.
LAUSD to soon end indoor mask mandate
LAUSD is expected to soon end the district's indoor mask mandate for students and teachers.
LAUSD is expected to soon end the district's indoor mask mandate for students and teachers.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Indoor masking no longer required at most California schools
The day has finally arrived: Most schools and child care facilities are no longer under a statewide mask mandate.
The day has finally arrived: Most schools and child care facilities are no longer under a statewide mask mandate.
LA's proof of vaccine requirement for indoor spaces, large outdoor events may soon come to an end
Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to take steps toward ending the city's mandate requiring proof of vaccination to enter many indoor establishments and large outdoor events.
Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to take steps toward ending the city's mandate requiring proof of vaccination to enter many indoor establishments and large outdoor events.
3 LAPD employees fired over vaccine mandate, 7 others have termination pending
Three Los Angeles Police Department employees have been fired for violating the city's mandate to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a religious or medical exemption.
Three Los Angeles Police Department employees have been fired for violating the city's mandate to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a religious or medical exemption.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
LA County likely to drop indoor mask mandate Friday
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said she anticipates the county will drop its indoor mask-wearing mandate on Friday.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said she anticipates the county will drop its indoor mask-wearing mandate on Friday.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
California to relax mask guidelines in schools starting March 12
Beginning March 12, the indoor mask guideline for California schools will shift from required to recommended.
Beginning March 12, the indoor mask guideline for California schools will shift from required to recommended.
Confusion continues in LA County over indoor mask mandates
Although Los Angeles County have relaxed its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals, confusion continues for many customers going in and out of stores in the area.
Although Los Angeles County have relaxed its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals, confusion continues for many customers going in and out of stores in the area.
Friday marks first day of LA County's revised indoor mask mandate
Friday marked Day 1 of Los Angeles County's newly-revised mask mandate, where businesses that check for proof of vaccination can let vaccinated customers ditch the mask while they're inside.
Friday marked Day 1 of Los Angeles County's newly-revised mask mandate, where businesses that check for proof of vaccination can let vaccinated customers ditch the mask while they're inside.
LA County allows businesses to make indoor masking optional for vaccinated customers
Establishments, businesses, and venues now have the option to allow fully vaccinated customers and workers to unmask indoors if they can provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Establishments, businesses, and venues now have the option to allow fully vaccinated customers and workers to unmask indoors if they can provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
LA County businesses planning for change in mask mandate
Businesses are scrambling to figure out plans to enforce proof of vaccine and the mask mandate ahead of Los Angeles County's change in the mask mandate, which kicks in Friday, February 25.
Businesses are scrambling to figure out plans to enforce proof of vaccine and the mask mandate ahead of Los Angeles County's change in the mask mandate, which kicks in Friday, February 25.