COVID-19 outbreak among students forces closure of LA County school
View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter High School shuttered its campus for the entire week, returning to remote learning out of an abundance of caution after more than a dozen students tested positive for COVID-19.
California becomes only U.S. state to improve to yellow 'moderate' COVID-19 transmission level
New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Los Angeles County urges public to avoid high-risk Halloween activities
LA County health officials are urging residents to plan for a safe Halloween, warning that closed spaces with poor air flow, crowded places with many people nearby and close contact settings where people are talking, laughing, screaming, or breathing heavily close together are the most dangerous environments for contracting the virus and should be avoided at all costs.
LA County preparing to administer more COVID-19 booster shots
Los Angeles County health officials are gearing up to offer more COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, with federal approval moving closer for additional doses of the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccinations.
Coachella, Stagecoach reverse decision on vaccine mandate for festivals
Festivalgoers will now also be allowed to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test as long as it's taken within 72 hours of the event.
LAUSD extends staff COVID-19 vaccine deadline to Nov. 15
Workers must have at least one dose by Friday to continue reporting to work, according to the district. If they do not receive their second dose by Nov. 15, they will be "subject to separation from district service."
Proof of vax at bars, nightclubs, breweries in Los Angeles County takes effect
Anyone heading to an indoor bar, winery, brewery, nightclub or lounge in Los Angeles County will have to show proof of at least partial vaccination against COVID-19 starting at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Los Angeles County provides list of acceptable forms of vaccination proof
According to Los Angeles County health officials, these are the acceptable forms of proof of vaccination.
New vaccine mandate takes effect for large outdoor events in LA County
The mandate will apply to any ticketed, outdoor gathering of 10,000 people or more, including sporting events, concerts and theme parks such as Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios. All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering at events.
Vaccine mandate: LA to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
COVID vaccine mandate at large LA County outdoor events takes effect Thursday
The mandate will apply to any ticketed, outdoor gathering of 10,000 people or more, including sporting events, concerts and even theme parks.
Five Los Angeles County employees sue over vaccine mandate, calling it 'unconstitutional'
Five Los Angeles County employees are suing their employer, alleging the vaccine mandate for county workers issued by executive order in August and ratified by the Board of Supervisors is unconstitutional.
Deadline arrives for LA County employees to be fully vaccinated
The deadline has arrived for thousands of Los Angeles County employees to be fully vaccinated.
LA County vaccine mandate creating challenges for theme parks
The upcoming Los Angeles County vaccine mandate has theme park employees scrambling.
Los Angeles may soon require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
The Los Angeles City Council will consider an ordinance Wednesday to require people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments beginning Nov. 4.
Pasadena issues COVID-19 vaccine mandate for bars, nightclubs, Rose Bowl
Pasadena will require proof of vaccination for indoor bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs and lounges. The order will also require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test 72 hours prior to entry for outdoor mega-events, including events at the Rose Bowl.
Do at-home COVID-19 tests work? FOX 11's Laura Diaz tests the swabs
FOX 11's Laura Diaz was in Studio City to see how accurate the at-home tests are.
LA police, fire agencies had over 200 COVID-19 outbreaks
Public health officials have identified more than 200 coronavirus outbreaks at police or fire agencies throughout Los Angeles County since the start of the pandemic, according to a report.
Los Angeles County sees improvement in COVID metrics
Los Angeles County reported 1,602 new cases of COVID-19 and 29 additional deaths Saturday, along with another slight decrease in hospitalizations related to the coronavirus.
With CDC approval, LA County begins offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination officially became available Friday in Los Angeles County for select residents, with federal health officials giving final approval to the additional vaccine dose to bolster virus protection for higher-risk groups.