Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
COVID-19 was leading cause of US duty-related police deaths in 2020, study finds
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
COVID infection rate highest among teens: LA County health officials
With a new infection rate of 762 per 100,000, the 12-to-17 age group has seen a doubling in its rate of contracting the virus over the past month. The rate among children aged 5 to 11 has jumped by 96% over that same time period.
With a new infection rate of 762 per 100,000, the 12-to-17 age group has seen a doubling in its rate of contracting the virus over the past month. The rate among children aged 5 to 11 has jumped by 96% over that same time period.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Annual cost for child care up 41%: report
On average, parents are spending more than $14,000 a year on child care.
On average, parents are spending more than $14,000 a year on child care.
Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
LAUSD updates COVID testing guidance
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced it has updated its COVID-19 requirements following guidance of medical advisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced it has updated its COVID-19 requirements following guidance of medical advisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
List: 13 California counties enter CDC's 'high' transmission COVID category
More than a dozen cities in California are now classified as “high” transmission risk areas as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise statewide, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than a dozen cities in California are now classified as “high” transmission risk areas as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise statewide, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Downtown LA growing despite pandemic: report
Downtown LA is bouncing back and growing despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Downtown LA is bouncing back and growing despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Downtown LA growing despite pandemic
Trips to the downtown area dropped dramatically due to stay-at-home orders during the height of the pandemic, but a new report shows the area mostly bounced back in 2021.
Trips to the downtown area dropped dramatically due to stay-at-home orders during the height of the pandemic, but a new report shows the area mostly bounced back in 2021.
LA County sees another increase in COVID hospitalizations
If COVID-related hospitalizations continue to rise and put LA County into "high" virus transmission, indoor mask mandates may return.
If COVID-related hospitalizations continue to rise and put LA County into "high" virus transmission, indoor mask mandates may return.
May jobs report: US added 390,000 jobs last month as hiring remained robust
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
LA County could return to indoor mask-wearing if COVID numbers keep rising
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says that at the current pace of increases in local COVID-19-related hospitalizations, the county could move into the federal government's "high" virus activity category within a few weeks, possibly by the end of June.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says that at the current pace of increases in local COVID-19-related hospitalizations, the county could move into the federal government's "high" virus activity category within a few weeks, possibly by the end of June.
Mandatory mask rules may return to Los Angeles County
A mask mandate may return to Los Angeles County as new COVID-19 cases continue to climb.
A mask mandate may return to Los Angeles County as new COVID-19 cases continue to climb.
Alameda County reinstates indoor mask mandate
Beginning Friday, June 3, masks must be worn in indoor settings including offices, restaurants, public transportation, and other public places in Alameda County due to the rising number of COVID cases.
Beginning Friday, June 3, masks must be worn in indoor settings including offices, restaurants, public transportation, and other public places in Alameda County due to the rising number of COVID cases.
New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Highest-paid LA County lifeguards made up to $500,000 in 2021: Report
A new report reveals some lifeguards in Southern California made six-figure salaries in 2021.
A new report reveals some lifeguards in Southern California made six-figure salaries in 2021.
?Top Gun:Maverick? likely banned in China over Taiwan patch
One of the year?s biggest blockbusters is buzzing China?s proverbial tower.
One of the year?s biggest blockbusters is buzzing China?s proverbial tower.