More than 2 million people dead globally from COVID-19

The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.

CDC warns UK coronavirus strain may become dominant in US, COVID-19 death toll could reach 477K by February

More than 470,000 Americans could die from COVID-19 by early February, while a new and far more infectious strain of coronavirus could dominate in the country by March, the CDC warned.

More COVID-19 restrictions possible in Los Angeles County

With a continued surge in COVID-19 cases that has flooded hospitals with patients and led to deaths roughly every six minutes, Los Angeles County officials were continuing today to weigh possible new business restrictions in hopes of slowing spread of the virus.

Long Beach expands COVID-19 vaccine access

The city of Long Beach announced that it is expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine to grocery store workers, seniors, and teachers in phases beginning this weekend.

Long Beach rolls out Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine plan

With its own health care department, Mayor Robert Garcia says they’re able to use guidance from the state and make decisions more quickly.

Attorneys urge California to move incarcerated to front of vaccination line

There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.

Despite recent COVID-19 infection, US executes Virginia man for 1992 slayings

The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport

The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.

Allegations of unused vaccines being tossed prompt outrage
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Allegations of the highly-sought COVID-19 vaccines being thrown away is prompting outrage from TMZ's Harvey Levin and LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic

During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.

Clearing up the confusion: Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine in LA County

Mayor Eric Garcetti clarified that there are only two groups in Los Angeles that are prioritized to receive the vaccine… healthcare workers and seniors living in skilled nursing facilities. 

Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks

President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.

Disneyland Resort to end annual pass program

Disneyland Resort has announced plans to end its annual passholder program. 

COVID hospital numbers stabilize, but LA County officials say spikes is still possible

Hospitalization numbers continued to ease slightly in Los Angeles County, although health officials warn that COVID-19 admissions could spike again in response to holiday gatherings.