Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic

Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.

CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.

Orange County reports 248 new cases of COVID-19, drop in hospitalizations

Orange County reported 248 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths, along with another drop in coronavirus hospitalizations.

The Issue Is: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Carla Marinucci, John Myers

This week, Elex caught up with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss vaccine passports and the future of masking. Politico's Carla Marinucci and LA Times' John Myers also stopped by to discuss the effort to recall Gov. Newsom and VP Kamala Harris' return to Oakland.

The Issue Is: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Carla Marinucci, John Myers
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This week, Elex caught up with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss vaccine passports and the future of masking. Politico's Carla Marinucci and LA Times' John Myers also stopped by to discuss the effort to recall Gov. Newsom and VP Kamala Harris' return to Oakland.

California to allow indoor concerts, performances as virus cases plummet

To attend, people will have to either be tested or show proof of full vaccination. How many people can attend gatherings will depend on the level of restrictions in place at each county.

Indoor events to return to California
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Beginning April 15, the state will allow for concerts, receptions, conferences as well as live sporting events to be held indoors.

CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.

Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.

Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds

Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments available at Walmart, Sam's Club stores in Southland

Coronavirus vaccination appointments are available at 137 Walmart and Neighborhood Market stores and six Sam's Clubs in California, including 21 locations in Los Angeles County and four in Orange County, the company announced on Thursday. 

Tinhorn Flats continues operating despite temporary restraining order

Up until his arrest, the owner of a Tinhorn Flats was not going out without a fight and said on Thursday he will continue conducting business by offering drinks after the City of Burbank "attempted" to board up the saloon and restaurant. 

MLB to distribute $1.5 million in free tickets to essential workers

Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.