How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.

LA County approves $145 million in cuts to Sheriff’s Department budget

In the face of a massive pandemic induced budget shortfall, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted on Monday to approve slashing $145 million from the Sheriff’s Department budget.

Orange County reports 456 new coronavirus cases, 4 additional deaths

Coming off its deadliest week of the coronavirus pandemic, Orange County reported another four fatalities due to the virus Monday, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said rising infection rates have landed the county on a state public health watch list.

LA County coronavirus cases surpass 100,000 mark as county reports highest amount of daily new cases

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County surpassed 100,000 on Monday as county health officials reported the highest number of daily new cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

Johns Hopkins University immunology specialist debunks common face mask myths

Are masks safe to wear while exercising? What happens when your mask gets wet from sweat? Should babies wear a mask? Immunology Specialist Dr. Andrew Pekosz with Johns Hopkins University answered some common questions about face coverings and debunked some myths during his appearance on Good Day LA Monday.

Gov. Newsom warns of more restrictions if COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday the state will add more enforcement procedures if Californians and state businesses continue not to comply with coronavirus guidelines. 

Fauci expresses doubts over potential COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in US due to anti-vaxxers

“So we have a lot of work to do because as you well know... there is a general anti-science, anti-authority, anti-vaccine feeling among some people in this country, an alarmingly large percentage of people, relatively speaking," Fauci said.

Cuomo calls on Trump to sign executive order requiring face masks

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on President Donald Trump Monday to sign an executive order requiring all people to wear face coverings as the number of COVID-19 cases has increased across the country.

COVID-19 infection triggers growth of arm-like tentacles in cells, microscope images show

New electron microscope images released in a study from a team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco appear to show cells infected with COVID-19 growing arm-like tentacles to infect other cells. 

Doctor debunks face covering myths
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With the recent spike in coronavirus cases, face masks have become necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19. FOX 11?s Vanessa Borge talks with Immunology Specialist, Dr. Andrew Pekosz about when and how to use face coverings

Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds with no social distancing

Fellow musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large, tight crowds without masks, even as COVID-19 cases resurge in the United States.

City of Long Beach reopens public pools with modifications

Public pools in the City of Long Beach reopened Monday with restrictions and increased cleaning procedures.