LA County reports 33 COVID-19-related deaths over 3 days
The average daily rate of people testing positive for the virus was 4.1% as of Monday.
Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
Irvine man sentenced to 4 years in prison for fraudulently taking $5M in COVID-19 relief benefits
Reddy Budamala, of Irvine, was sentenced to four years behind bars for fraudulently obtaining more than $5 million in COVID-19 relief loans, which he used to purchase properties in Eagle Rock, Malibu and Irvine.
LA County lifts mask requirement for public transit
Face masks will no longer be required on buses, trains and other mass transit vehicles in Los Angeles County starting Friday, nor will they be mandated at airports and other transportation hubs.
LA County, state easing mask-wearing rules as COVID-19 spread slows
COVID-19 masking rules will be eased in Los Angeles County starting Friday.
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
California parents petition SCOTUS over Gavin Newsom's COVID-induced school closures
Brach v. Newsom was filed on behalf of plaintiffs who challenged Gov. Newsom's order barring in-classroom education in over 30 counties across California.
Masking policies in LA County could start to ease soon
Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said Tuesday that if COVID cases in LA County continue to fall, she could soon ease the county's indoor masking recommendation.
Can scientists predict new COVID variants? New research from USC says they might
COVID-19's ability to mutate into variants and subvariants has baffled researchers. Scientists say this research can help them predict new variants or even produce vaccines for those variants before they arrive.
More superintendents oppose LA County masking policies
Right now the county's policy requires masks for 10 days for anyone who comes in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID. The state only recommends the 10-day masking period.
LA County superintendents want County to change COVID close contact masking policy
A group of 24 Los Angeles County superintendents want the county's masking policy for close contacts with COVID-19 to align with the rest of the state.
