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.
COVID cases continue to surge in LA County
In Los Angeles County, the three-day weekend saw more than 15,000 new COVID-19 cases and more than a dozen deaths.
In Los Angeles County, the three-day weekend saw more than 15,000 new COVID-19 cases and more than a dozen deaths.
Health Officer Robert Levin says Ventura County will not bring back indoor masking
FOX 11 was joined by Ventura County Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin as he discusses the county entering the high COVID-19 community level.
FOX 11 was joined by Ventura County Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin as he discusses the county entering the high COVID-19 community level.
North Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
LA County indoor mask mandate likely coming back if hospitalizations keep going up
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate if hospitalizations continue to go up.
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate if hospitalizations continue to go up.
LA County might return to mask mandate indoors by late July if hospitalizations keep rising
Los Angeles County's public health director announced Thursday a sharp upturn in COVID hospital admissions, increasing the likelihood of a return to an indoor mask-wearing mandate by late July.
Los Angeles County's public health director announced Thursday a sharp upturn in COVID hospital admissions, increasing the likelihood of a return to an indoor mask-wearing mandate by late July.
US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
Inflated grocery prices to impact July 4 cookout preps
Families are expected to fork out more cash this holiday season if they want to host a July 4 weekend barbecue or cookout.
Families are expected to fork out more cash this holiday season if they want to host a July 4 weekend barbecue or cookout.
There are more than 800 patients in LA County hospitals with COVID-19
COVID hospitalizations were as low as 209 just two months ago.
COVID hospitalizations were as low as 209 just two months ago.
Omicron variant: COVID-19 getting harder to avoid
Omicron continues to be the dominant -- and highly contagious -- variant across the country.
Omicron continues to be the dominant -- and highly contagious -- variant across the country.