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.

Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests

Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.

Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll

The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.