Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in LA County climb back above 1,300
Los Angeles County reported more than 4,200 new infections in its latest data. Another 16 virus-related deaths were also reported, raising the county's pandemic death toll to 34,368.
Los Angeles County reported more than 4,200 new infections in its latest data. Another 16 virus-related deaths were also reported, raising the county's pandemic death toll to 34,368.
US inflation slowed to 7.1% over past 12 months, experts say
Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are gradually cooling despite the pressures they continue to inflict on American households.
Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are gradually cooling despite the pressures they continue to inflict on American households.
Screen time linked to developing OCD in children, study says
Researchers found that the odds of developing OCD grew by 13% for every hour young children played video games.
Researchers found that the odds of developing OCD grew by 13% for every hour young children played video games.
Screen time linked to OCD in children, study says
A new study links prolonged screen time with OCD in kids.
A new study links prolonged screen time with OCD in kids.
Federal judge says vaccine choice doesn't outweigh safety requirements in medical settings
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
Will LA County once again bring back indoor masking?
LA County re-enters "high" COVID-19 community level, moving the county closer to possibly bring back indoor mask mandate ? again.
LA County re-enters "high" COVID-19 community level, moving the county closer to possibly bring back indoor mask mandate ? again.
LA County re-enters "high" COVID-19 community level
Moving into the “high” category also moves the county closer to the possible return of an indoor mask-wearing mandate.
Moving into the “high” category also moves the county closer to the possible return of an indoor mask-wearing mandate.
LA City to end COVID-19 state of emergency in February
The Los Angeles City Council voted to end the city's state of emergency due to COVID-19 on Feb. 1, 2023.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to end the city's state of emergency due to COVID-19 on Feb. 1, 2023.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
COVID winter surge: LA County cases up by 75% in one week
The number is triple from what was reported last month.
The number is triple from what was reported last month.
COVID cases surging in LA County as possible return of indoor mask mandate looms
The possible return of an indoor mask mandate in Los Angeles County due to rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continues to loom as more than 10,000 new cases were reported over just a three-day period.
The possible return of an indoor mask mandate in Los Angeles County due to rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continues to loom as more than 10,000 new cases were reported over just a three-day period.
LA County COVID cases keep rising
Los Angeles County reported more than 10,000 new COVID-19 infections from a three-day period ending Monday, continuing an upward trend in cases that has also pushed up virus-related hospitalizations.
Los Angeles County reported more than 10,000 new COVID-19 infections from a three-day period ending Monday, continuing an upward trend in cases that has also pushed up virus-related hospitalizations.
LA County continues to see rising COVID-19 hospitalizations
Health officials said previously that roughly 40% of the patients were actually admitted for COVID-related issues, while the rest were admitted for other reasons but tested positive at the hospital.
Health officials said previously that roughly 40% of the patients were actually admitted for COVID-related issues, while the rest were admitted for other reasons but tested positive at the hospital.
Indoor mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID transmission, Ferrer says
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Special Report: Dr. Nina Shapiro on LA County possibly bringing back indoor mask mandate ? again
The Special Report was joined by Dr. Nina Shapiro on LA County possibly bringing back the indoor mask mandate -- again.
The Special Report was joined by Dr. Nina Shapiro on LA County possibly bringing back the indoor mask mandate -- again.
Ferrer: Mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID-transmission level
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer warned indoor masking may once again return if Los Angeles County reaches a high COVID-19 transmission level.
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer warned indoor masking may once again return if Los Angeles County reaches a high COVID-19 transmission level.
COVID-19 cases spiking in LA County as cold weather returns
Los Angeles County reported 4,353 new cases of COVID-19 in its latest data, a big spike in daily infections that underscores the seriousness of the latest cold-weather surge in transmission.
Los Angeles County reported 4,353 new cases of COVID-19 in its latest data, a big spike in daily infections that underscores the seriousness of the latest cold-weather surge in transmission.
Covina-Valley Unified schools avoid teachers' strike by reaching tentative agreement
Classes at schools from San Dimas to Covina will resume as usual after negotiations were reached between the teachers' union and the district overnight.
Classes at schools from San Dimas to Covina will resume as usual after negotiations were reached between the teachers' union and the district overnight.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.