19-year-old in Palmdale now raising his young siblings after mom dies of COVID-19
A 19-year-old from Palmdale is raising his young siblings after his mother passed away from COVID-19 in August.Juan Jose Martinez, 19, contracted the virus in August along with his five young siblings and his 43-year-old mother Brenda Lopez. Martinez said his mother was fine at the beginning with a cough."Within a couple of days, the symptoms worsened. She started feeling shortness of breath so one morning, we just took action and we called 911," said Martinez.
A 19-year-old from Palmdale is raising his young siblings after his mother passed away from COVID-19 in August.Juan Jose Martinez, 19, contracted the virus in August along with his five young siblings and his 43-year-old mother Brenda Lopez. Martinez said his mother was fine at the beginning with a cough."Within a couple of days, the symptoms worsened. She started feeling shortness of breath so one morning, we just took action and we called 911," said Martinez.
19-year-old in Palmdale now raising his young siblings after mom dies of COVID-19
A 19-year-old from Palmdale is raising his young siblings after his mother passed away from COVID-19 in August.
A 19-year-old from Palmdale is raising his young siblings after his mother passed away from COVID-19 in August.
New York, Connecticut, New Jersey requiring Californians to quarantine upon visiting
People traveling from California to New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut must now quarantine for two weeks after they arrive, it was announced Thursday.
People traveling from California to New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut must now quarantine for two weeks after they arrive, it was announced Thursday.
California inmates refuse transfer to safer cells
More than 200 California inmates at the highest risk from coronavirus won’t move to safer cells, confounding officials who want to transfer thousands of prisoners to locations where they are less vulnerable to infection.
More than 200 California inmates at the highest risk from coronavirus won’t move to safer cells, confounding officials who want to transfer thousands of prisoners to locations where they are less vulnerable to infection.
Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Chargers player tests positive for COVID-19
A Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman has tested positive for COVID-19 and begun quarantining, team announced.
A Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman has tested positive for COVID-19 and begun quarantining, team announced.
American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
LA County considers 'COVID-19 recovery fee' for dine-in customers
Los Angeles County is considering allowing restaurants, breweries and wineries in unincorporated areas of the county to add a "COVID-19 recovery fee" to bills for dine-in customers.
Los Angeles County is considering allowing restaurants, breweries and wineries in unincorporated areas of the county to add a "COVID-19 recovery fee" to bills for dine-in customers.
Traditional Halloween celebrations across LA canceled, moving virtual amid COVID-19 concerns
Two of the most popular Halloween traditional celebrations in Los Angeles are canceled this fall due to COVID-19.
Two of the most popular Halloween traditional celebrations in Los Angeles are canceled this fall due to COVID-19.
MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
MLB investigates Justin Turner's on-field celebration
MLB is investigating after Justin Turner was spotted celebrating with his teammates just minutes after he was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series for testing positive for COVID-19.
MLB is investigating after Justin Turner was spotted celebrating with his teammates just minutes after he was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series for testing positive for COVID-19.
LAFC player tests positive for COVID-19
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) revealed a player has tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) revealed a player has tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Attend a Dodgers celebration? LA County says to quarantine, get COVID tested
While hailing the Dodgers for bringing the city its first World Series title in three decades, the county's public health director said on Wednesday people who flocked to the streets or gathered with others to celebrate the win should quarantine, monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested.
While hailing the Dodgers for bringing the city its first World Series title in three decades, the county's public health director said on Wednesday people who flocked to the streets or gathered with others to celebrate the win should quarantine, monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested.
UCI Study: COVID-19 seven times higher in OC than previously thought
Coronavirus infections in Orange County were found to be seven times higher than previously thought, according to the results of a UC Irvine study released Wednesday.
Coronavirus infections in Orange County were found to be seven times higher than previously thought, according to the results of a UC Irvine study released Wednesday.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
COVID-19 rapid antibody testing now available at Ralphs SoCal pharmacies
Ralphs became the first retailer in the United States to offer rapid antibody testing at its 77 pharmacy locations in Southern California and the Central Coast, the company announced.
Ralphs became the first retailer in the United States to offer rapid antibody testing at its 77 pharmacy locations in Southern California and the Central Coast, the company announced.
Second coronavirus stockpiling wave may be coming — and it goes beyond toilet paper, cleaning supplies
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk could be 1st amusement park in California to reopen
They'll also have to restrict visitors to people who live in Santa Cruz County.
They'll also have to restrict visitors to people who live in Santa Cruz County.
Lebron James wants parade to celebrate 'city of champions,' Cody Bellinger agrees
As LA celebrates not one, but two professional sports championships, Lakers superstar LeBron James is hoping fans can enjoy a parade.
As LA celebrates not one, but two professional sports championships, Lakers superstar LeBron James is hoping fans can enjoy a parade.
LA Council approves $50 million for utility payment assistance program
The Los Angeles City Council voted on Tuesday to provide a total of $50 million in federal relief funding to assist low-income residents with utility costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Los Angeles City Council voted on Tuesday to provide a total of $50 million in federal relief funding to assist low-income residents with utility costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.