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.
LA County nears indoor mask mandate as it enters 'high' COVID category
The mask mandate could return as early as July 29 if LA County stays in the “high” COVID category for two weeks.
The mask mandate could return as early as July 29 if LA County stays in the “high” COVID category for two weeks.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
Return of indoor mask mandate imminent in LA County as COVID cases, hospitalizations rise
After months of steadily low COVID fatality numbers, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer noted that the daily death figure has begun rising.
After months of steadily low COVID fatality numbers, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer noted that the daily death figure has begun rising.
Angelenos turning to food banks amid inflation
In the wake of the inflation driving up grocery prices, some Angelenos are turning to the local food bank to help them survive.
In the wake of the inflation driving up grocery prices, some Angelenos are turning to the local food bank to help them survive.
Arizona is most guilty of COVID-19 'panic buying,' study says
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Indoor face mask mandate imminent in LA County: What to know
The reimposing of an indoor face mask mandate in Los Angeles County looms as COVID-19 related hospitalizations continue to increase.
The reimposing of an indoor face mask mandate in Los Angeles County looms as COVID-19 related hospitalizations continue to increase.
Indoor mask mandate likely soon in LA County
Los Angeles County remains on pace to enter the "high" COVID-19 activity level as early as Thursday, the public health director said, and absent a major reversal in virus-related hospitalizations, an indoor mask-wearing mandate will be imposed two weeks later.
Los Angeles County remains on pace to enter the "high" COVID-19 activity level as early as Thursday, the public health director said, and absent a major reversal in virus-related hospitalizations, an indoor mask-wearing mandate will be imposed two weeks later.
LA County will impose mandatory indoor mask mandate in 2 weeks if cases don't go down
If the county remains in the "high" level for two consecutive weeks, it will again impose a mandatory indoor mask-wearing mandate.
If the county remains in the "high" level for two consecutive weeks, it will again impose a mandatory indoor mask-wearing mandate.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”