LA County 'herd immunity' now expected in July
Early in the vaccination effort, health officials had estimated the bulk of the county's population would be inoculated by the end of June. But, speaking to reporters Monday, Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the county now is predicting a point of "community immunity" by mid to late July.
Early in the vaccination effort, health officials had estimated the bulk of the county's population would be inoculated by the end of June. But, speaking to reporters Monday, Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the county now is predicting a point of "community immunity" by mid to late July.
In Depth: Mental health and COVID-19
Marla Tellez hosts in place of Hal Eisner. She is joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Ricardo Whyte of Dignity Health Community Hospital and CHLA Psychologist Karen Rogers to discuss the consequences the pandemic has had on the nation’s mental health and how we can best recover.
Marla Tellez hosts in place of Hal Eisner. She is joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Ricardo Whyte of Dignity Health Community Hospital and CHLA Psychologist Karen Rogers to discuss the consequences the pandemic has had on the nation’s mental health and how we can best recover.
Grammy Museum to reopen on May 21 after more than a year-long closure
The Grammy Museum will reopen to the public on May 21 after being closed more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, museum officials announced Tuesday.
The Grammy Museum will reopen to the public on May 21 after being closed more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, museum officials announced Tuesday.
Majority of LAUSD students choose not to return to school
Although all schools within Los Angeles Unified have reopened, the vast majority of students are opting to continue remote learning, with the district reporting Monday that just 7% of high schoolers, 12% middle schoolers and 30% of elementary children are back in the classroom.
Although all schools within Los Angeles Unified have reopened, the vast majority of students are opting to continue remote learning, with the district reporting Monday that just 7% of high schoolers, 12% middle schoolers and 30% of elementary children are back in the classroom.
Gov. Newsom plans to send new stimulus checks to two-thirds of Californians
Two-thirds of Californians will be eligible to receive a one-time $600 stimulus check, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday.
Two-thirds of Californians will be eligible to receive a one-time $600 stimulus check, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday.
Mother's Day 2022: Fauci predicts country will be 'as close to back to normal as we can' by next year
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
Seniors anticipate spending Mother's Day with family after difficult year apart
Many seniors are looking forward to spending Mother's Day with their families after being detached from their loved ones due to the pandemic.
Many seniors are looking forward to spending Mother's Day with their families after being detached from their loved ones due to the pandemic.
Battling vaccine hesitancy in spite of nationwide push for herd immunity
FOX 11 spoke with young Angelenos hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
FOX 11 spoke with young Angelenos hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
20% of all new US COVID-19 cases in last week of April were children, data shows
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
LA County hits lowest 5-day COVID-19 hospitalization average since start of pandemic
Los Angeles County on Friday hit its lowest five-day average of daily COVID-19 hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic, health officials reported.
Los Angeles County on Friday hit its lowest five-day average of daily COVID-19 hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic, health officials reported.
US 'herd immunity' uncertain but vaccination will help restore some normalcy, experts say
The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.
The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
4 generations of health care: Mom-and-daughter duo continue family legacy
For four generations, a South Bay family continues to dedicate themselves to health care.
For four generations, a South Bay family continues to dedicate themselves to health care.
Los Angeles' in-person pride parade canceled once again
It's a bummer for folks looking forward to the Pride Parade, as the in-person festivities are once again canceled due to COVID-19
It's a bummer for folks looking forward to the Pride Parade, as the in-person festivities are once again canceled due to COVID-19
Mom, daughter continue legacy of health care profession
For four generations, a South Bay family continues to dedicate themselves to health care. All despite losing the family matriarch, a lifelong nurse, to COVID-19. Both Marisyn and Daneen said grandma was their biggest inspiration to pursue the careers they chose.
For four generations, a South Bay family continues to dedicate themselves to health care. All despite losing the family matriarch, a lifelong nurse, to COVID-19. Both Marisyn and Daneen said grandma was their biggest inspiration to pursue the careers they chose.
Los Angeles County now in California's least restrictive yellow tier
Last week, the county qualified for a move to the yellow tier, but the Southern California county had to meet the threshold for another week before it could advance.
Last week, the county qualified for a move to the yellow tier, but the Southern California county had to meet the threshold for another week before it could advance.
India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 day
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
Restaurant Musso & Frank to reopen on Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood fixture Musso & Frank Grill, one of the region's most iconic eateries, will reopen Thursday following a year-long coronavirus-induced closure.
Hollywood fixture Musso & Frank Grill, one of the region's most iconic eateries, will reopen Thursday following a year-long coronavirus-induced closure.