Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
California aims to fully reopen its economy on June 15, Gov. Newsom says
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
Ventura County, Inland Empire meet criteria to move into orange tier
Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside counties are now eligible to enter the orange tier under California's reopening framework, it was announced Tuesday.
Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside counties are now eligible to enter the orange tier under California's reopening framework, it was announced Tuesday.
Disneyland announced dates for ticket sales, how to reserve tickets ahead of April 30 reopening
Disneyland Resort officials Tuesday released details about the parks' new reservation and ticketing system ahead of the highly anticipated reopening on April 30.
Disneyland Resort officials Tuesday released details about the parks' new reservation and ticketing system ahead of the highly anticipated reopening on April 30.
Nearly 40,000 kids lost a parent to COVID-19, study suggests
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
Los Angeles now home to highest outdoor dining experience on the globe
As Los Angeles enters the orange tier, it's now home to the highest outdoor dining experience on the globe.
As Los Angeles enters the orange tier, it's now home to the highest outdoor dining experience on the globe.
CDC says soap, rather than disinfectant, enough to reduce COVID-19 surface spread 'in most situations'
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
Riverside County residents ages 16 or older eligible for vaccine starting Apr. 6
Coronavirus vaccination age eligibility will drop to 16 years old in Riverside County Tuesday.
Coronavirus vaccination age eligibility will drop to 16 years old in Riverside County Tuesday.
LA County firmly in orange tier; Is least-restrictive yellow tier far behind?
On the day Los Angeles County enacted loosened COVID-19 orange tier business restrictions, speculation was already building about a possible quick jump into the least-restrictive yellow tier, but the county public health director said that's unlikely to happen for at least three weeks.
On the day Los Angeles County enacted loosened COVID-19 orange tier business restrictions, speculation was already building about a possible quick jump into the least-restrictive yellow tier, but the county public health director said that's unlikely to happen for at least three weeks.
Burbank Rental Assistance Program application period opens
The application period opened Monday for the city of Burbank's program to provide emergency rent assistance and utility payments to low-income renters impacted by COVID-19.
The application period opened Monday for the city of Burbank's program to provide emergency rent assistance and utility payments to low-income renters impacted by COVID-19.
Los Angeles County lifts quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travelers
On Monday, Los Angeles County updated its travel advisory in response to new federal guidance, stating fully vaccinated residents can travel without having to quarantine. However, they still caution residents to avoid non-essential travel.
On Monday, Los Angeles County updated its travel advisory in response to new federal guidance, stating fully vaccinated residents can travel without having to quarantine. However, they still caution residents to avoid non-essential travel.
LA city-run COVID-19 vaccination sites offering 106,000 vaccine doses this week
Los Angeles' city-run COVID-19 vaccination sites -- including its newest site at Los Angeles Southwest College -- will offer over 106,000 vaccine doses this week, including about 60,000 first doses and 46,000 second doses.
Los Angeles' city-run COVID-19 vaccination sites -- including its newest site at Los Angeles Southwest College -- will offer over 106,000 vaccine doses this week, including about 60,000 first doses and 46,000 second doses.
Los Angeles County officially moves into the orange tier
On Monday, Los Angeles County moved from the red tier into the orange tier of the state's monitoring system.
On Monday, Los Angeles County moved from the red tier into the orange tier of the state's monitoring system.
LA Archdiocese closing six Catholic elementary schools
Six Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are closing due to low enrollment, shifting demographics and financial difficulties, with the coronavirus pandemic likely providing the final nail in their coffins, Archdiocese officials said.
Six Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are closing due to low enrollment, shifting demographics and financial difficulties, with the coronavirus pandemic likely providing the final nail in their coffins, Archdiocese officials said.
All LAUSD schools will have students back on campus by the end of the month, Beutner says
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday that all schools in the county will have students back on campus by the end of the month.
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday that all schools in the county will have students back on campus by the end of the month.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
COVID-19 tests to be offered 2x per week to all in England as it takes next steps out of lockdown
The British government says all adults and children in England will be able to get coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks.
The British government says all adults and children in England will be able to get coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks.
Researchers surveyed ‘parental burnout’ across the globe and found American parents among the most exhausted
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
'This is scandalous': Pope decries war, weapons spending amid the pandemic in Easter message
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”