LA County reports nearly 4,400 new COVID cases; hospital numbers climb
The growing local spread of COVID-19 was evidenced when Los Angeles County reported 4,384 new infections in its latest data, and perhaps more troubling, the number of people hospitalized surged upward.
The growing local spread of COVID-19 was evidenced when Los Angeles County reported 4,384 new infections in its latest data, and perhaps more troubling, the number of people hospitalized surged upward.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
LA Dodgers announce travel change amid uptick in COVID cases
The Los Angeles Dodgers broadcasters will not travel for upcoming away games due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases among team members, officials announced Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers broadcasters will not travel for upcoming away games due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases among team members, officials announced Tuesday.
California woman convicted of murder masterminded $2 million EDD scam: officials
A woman who is serving a life sentence for murder in California is charged with masterminding a $2 million fraud scheme involving COVID-19 unemployment money from behind bars, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
A woman who is serving a life sentence for murder in California is charged with masterminding a $2 million fraud scheme involving COVID-19 unemployment money from behind bars, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
LA County could fall out of 'low' virus risk category as COVID cases rise
With the spread of COVID-19 continuing to increase, Los Angeles County this week could be downgraded from the federal government's "low" community risk rating to "medium" -- meaning if virus- related hospitalizations dramatically spike upward, indoor mask-wearing would again be mandated.
With the spread of COVID-19 continuing to increase, Los Angeles County this week could be downgraded from the federal government's "low" community risk rating to "medium" -- meaning if virus- related hospitalizations dramatically spike upward, indoor mask-wearing would again be mandated.
US COVID-19 deaths top 1 million, Johns Hopkins data shows
In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.
In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.
Eric Clapton cancels shows after testing positive for COVID
Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.
Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.
Parents weigh in on COVID vaccine boosters for their kids
The FDA gave Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster emergency authorization for use in kids 5 to 11. Some local parents are divided on whether their kids will get the shot.
The FDA gave Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster emergency authorization for use in kids 5 to 11. Some local parents are divided on whether their kids will get the shot.
Tujunga doctor charged with making fake COVID vaccine cards
Donald Plance was charged Tuesday with allegedly issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and injecting some of his patients with blood plasma he received from donors.
Donald Plance was charged Tuesday with allegedly issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and injecting some of his patients with blood plasma he received from donors.
More than 8,100 new COVID cases reported over past 3 days in LA County
The county reported 15 deaths over the three-day period that ended Monday, raising the local virus-related death toll to 32,037. Over the past week, the county has averaged six deaths per day, down from 11 per day a month ago.
The county reported 15 deaths over the three-day period that ended Monday, raising the local virus-related death toll to 32,037. Over the past week, the county has averaged six deaths per day, down from 11 per day a month ago.
COVID infections on the rise in LA County
COVID infections are rising in Los Angeles County. More than 8,100 infections were reported over the last three days.
COVID infections are rising in Los Angeles County. More than 8,100 infections were reported over the last three days.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. Newsom announces inflation relief package
California is entering the next budget year with a record-smashing budget surplus of nearly $100 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday.
California is entering the next budget year with a record-smashing budget surplus of nearly $100 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday.
LA County health officials report increase of COVID cases among younger residents
The daily number of COVID-19 cases reported in Los Angeles County continued growing, according to the latest data, prompting renewed warnings that younger residents are most likely to become infected.
The daily number of COVID-19 cases reported in Los Angeles County continued growing, according to the latest data, prompting renewed warnings that younger residents are most likely to become infected.
California to raise minimum wage to $15.50
California’s minimum wage is projected to increase to $15.50 per hour for all workers on January 1, 2023.
California’s minimum wage is projected to increase to $15.50 per hour for all workers on January 1, 2023.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
COVID-19 lockdowns in China cause global shortage of ‘contrast material’ used for medical imaging
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19: 'I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted'
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.