LA County reports 1,476 new cases of COVID-19, 23 more deaths

Los Angeles County reported 1,476 more cases of COVID-19 and 23 additional deaths on Sunday, bringing the county's totals to192,167 cases and 4,692 deaths.  

Georgia priest uses ‘Hamilton’ parody to encourage congregation amid COVID-19 pandemic

A south Georgia priest decided to create a video to encourage his congregation during the COVID-19 pandemic by parodying a song from the popular Broadway show, "Hamilton."

Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine

Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.

Sheriff's officials say it wasn’t their personnel who threw a private party at Hollywood bar

So, exactly who WAS at the big private party at a Hollywood bar on Friday.  All we know for sure is that there was a party at the Sassafras club, about a hundred people, many not wearing masks, let alone social distancing.

Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez out for season after developing heart inflammation from COVID-19

Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.

MLB Commissioner: We'll get through season, but winning percentages might determine playoff teams

The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.

Another 50 deaths, 2,303 COVID-19 cases reported in LA County

Los Angeles County reporting 50 more deaths from COVID-19 and 2,303 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the county's totals to 190,693 cases and 4,669 deaths.  

South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak

South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.

Airbnb summer rental safety amid COVID-19 pandemic: What to know before you check in

With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.

Road trip? Quarantines mess with Americans' travel plans

Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia honors his mother who died of COVID-19

Just two weeks after appearing with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson to discuss his mother and step-father’s COVID-19 diagnoses, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia returned to The Issue Is with the devastating news of his mother’s passing from the disease.

Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available

Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.

California prison population falls to 30-year low

The state prison population has dropped to the lowest number in 30 years as people are released due to the coronavirus, officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Thursday.

Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma

Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.