LA County considers pausing indoor mask mandate if COVID cases continue to decline
County Health Director Barbara Ferrer said as cases continue to decline, the county may be positioned to pause the implementation of universal masking.
County Health Director Barbara Ferrer said as cases continue to decline, the county may be positioned to pause the implementation of universal masking.
Research team including UCLA prof says COVID-19 originated at Wuhan market
The study, which has been peer-reviewed, cited at least two cases of the virus being passed from live animals to humans.
The study, which has been peer-reviewed, cited at least two cases of the virus being passed from live animals to humans.
COVID outbreaks hit TSA, American and Southwest Airlines at LAX
Nearly 400 Transportation Security Administration workers and staff at Los Angeles International Airport have recently tested positive for COVID and it is affecting how many LAX employees are available to work.
Nearly 400 Transportation Security Administration workers and staff at Los Angeles International Airport have recently tested positive for COVID and it is affecting how many LAX employees are available to work.
Beverly Hills won't enforce indoor mask mandate should LA County bring back requirement
Beverly Hills will not enforce the indoor mask mandate should LA County bring back the requirement.
Beverly Hills will not enforce the indoor mask mandate should LA County bring back the requirement.
LA County Supervisor opposes return to indoor mask mandate
A decision on a return to an indoor mask mandate in LA County is expected Thursday.
A decision on a return to an indoor mask mandate in LA County is expected Thursday.
LA County COVID hospitalizations drop again, mask mandate still looms
There are 1,200 COVID-positive patients in LA County hospitals as of Sunday, according to state figures. That number's down, but the county is still on track to reimpose an indoor mask mandate by the end of the month.
There are 1,200 COVID-positive patients in LA County hospitals as of Sunday, according to state figures. That number's down, but the county is still on track to reimpose an indoor mask mandate by the end of the month.
Biden likely has highly contagious BA.5 strain of COVID-19, doctor says
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
COVID cases appear to be leveling off, but LA County still on pace for mask mandate
Los Angeles County remains on track to have another indoor mask mandate implemented by the end of next week.
Los Angeles County remains on track to have another indoor mask mandate implemented by the end of next week.
President Joe Biden test positive for COVID-19
President Biden posted a video on his social media detailing his symptoms.
President Biden posted a video on his social media detailing his symptoms.
Barbara Ferrer denies conflict of interest in CDC study after daughter was reportedly listed as co-author
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
Barbara Ferrer denies conflict of interest in CDC study after daughter was reportedly listed as co-author
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
LA businesses call on health officials to rethink COVID mask mandate
An alliance of business groups called on LA health officials to abandon plans for a universal COVID-19 indoor mask mandate, saying the move would be "heavy-handed" and a burden on businesses.
An alliance of business groups called on LA health officials to abandon plans for a universal COVID-19 indoor mask mandate, saying the move would be "heavy-handed" and a burden on businesses.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
California school district's return to masking has many parents outraged: 'Insanity'
Parents are dismayed and even outraged to see that a California school district is bringing back indoor masking for its students.
Parents are dismayed and even outraged to see that a California school district is bringing back indoor masking for its students.
Did Barbara Ferrer rely on school mask mandate study co-authored by her daughter?
A reporter is accusing Dr. Barbara Ferrer of not disclosing a conflict of interest. This comes as the reporter points out that a study cited by the CDC on school mask mandates was co-authored by the LA County Public Health director's daughter Kaitlin Barnes.
A reporter is accusing Dr. Barbara Ferrer of not disclosing a conflict of interest. This comes as the reporter points out that a study cited by the CDC on school mask mandates was co-authored by the LA County Public Health director's daughter Kaitlin Barnes.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
LA County COVID-positive hospital patient numbers keep climbing
There are nearly 1,300 COVID-positive patients in LA County hospitals as of Tuesday.
There are nearly 1,300 COVID-positive patients in LA County hospitals as of Tuesday.
LA County COVID transmission 'concerning' despite lack of severe cases
LAC + USC Medical Center reported just 30 COVID-positive patients Monday, while county health officials said countywide transmission rates are still "extremely concerning."
LAC + USC Medical Center reported just 30 COVID-positive patients Monday, while county health officials said countywide transmission rates are still "extremely concerning."
LA County restaurant workers weary of once again confronting customers who don't mask up
Restaurant workers tell FOX 11 they are nervous about confronting customers who don't follow LA County's indoor mask mandate should the county bring the rule back.
Restaurant workers tell FOX 11 they are nervous about confronting customers who don't follow LA County's indoor mask mandate should the county bring the rule back.