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.”
How close is LA County to a new indoor mask mandate? COVID cases push towards 'high transmission'
LA County is very close to "high transmission" territory, as defined by the CDC. LA County Public Health has said if the county stays at that level for two weeks, an indoor mask mandate would be brought back.
LA County is very close to "high transmission" territory, as defined by the CDC. LA County Public Health has said if the county stays at that level for two weeks, an indoor mask mandate would be brought back.
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Indoor mask mandate may return in LA County if COVID numbers continue to spike
An indoor mask mandate may return to Los Angeles County if COVID cases continue to climb, Dr. Barbara Ferrer revealed.
An indoor mask mandate may return to Los Angeles County if COVID cases continue to climb, Dr. Barbara Ferrer revealed.
Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer reveals why indoor mask mandate would return if LA County enters high transmission
Dr. Barbara Ferrer explains why the indoor mask mandate would return if LA County enters the high transmission category. This as Ventura County plans to not bring back indoor masking even though the county reached high transmission.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer explains why the indoor mask mandate would return if LA County enters the high transmission category. This as Ventura County plans to not bring back indoor masking even though the county reached high transmission.
Red states like Florida and Texas are doing better in the post-pandemic economy than blue states, WSJ reports
Since the pandemic, many Americans have moved to red states from blue states like New York and California.
Since the pandemic, many Americans have moved to red states from blue states like New York and California.
LA County's COVID hospitalizations surge past 900
The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County from the pandemic has reached a total of 3,148,370, and the death toll stands at 32,385.
The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County from the pandemic has reached a total of 3,148,370, and the death toll stands at 32,385.
COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
LA County sees 15k new COVID cases over July 4 weekend; Ventura Co. enters high transmission
Los Angeles County health officials Monday reported 15,413 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 additional deaths linked to the virus over the three-day Fourth of July weekend.
Los Angeles County health officials Monday reported 15,413 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 additional deaths linked to the virus over the three-day Fourth of July weekend.