LA County approves up to $30 million for rent relief, 30 day extension on eviction moratorium
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to spend up to $30 million on rent relief and extended a local moratorium on evictions for 30 days.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to spend up to $30 million on rent relief and extended a local moratorium on evictions for 30 days.
Summer rays can inactivate coronavirus in 34 minutes, study says
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Dr. Anthony Fauci hopeful for a vaccine by late 2020, early 2021
The government’s top infectious disease expert said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic that there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, and warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.
The government’s top infectious disease expert said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic that there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, and warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.
Canned meat sales surge as coronavirus pandemic continues
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
Riverside County approaching 14,000 coronavirus cases
Riverside County health officials Tuesday reported 1,022 new coronavirus infections since Friday and 14 additional deaths, bringing the case total to 13,800 and the death toll to 424.
Riverside County health officials Tuesday reported 1,022 new coronavirus infections since Friday and 14 additional deaths, bringing the case total to 13,800 and the death toll to 424.
As coronavirus cases rise, California governor says he could start reeling back some reopenings
But Newsom said he is worried about the direction the state is going: 35 percent of all new positive cases of coronavirus in California have happened in the last two weeks – that’s nearly 47,000 new cases.
But Newsom said he is worried about the direction the state is going: 35 percent of all new positive cases of coronavirus in California have happened in the last two weeks – that’s nearly 47,000 new cases.
Thermal body cameras to screen LAX travelers for COVID-19 starting Tuesday
Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thermal body cameras to screen for COVID-19 at LAX
Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney World workers petition to delay reopening of parks
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
More than 9 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Orange County reports 175 new cases of COVID-19
Orange County health officials said there were no COVID-19 fatalities to report on Monday following two of the deadliest weeks since the pandemic began.
Orange County health officials said there were no COVID-19 fatalities to report on Monday following two of the deadliest weeks since the pandemic began.
White House 4th of July celebration still on despite COVID-19 pandemic
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America” celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
LA County is seeing an increase in COVID-19 community transmission, health officials warn
Los Angeles County health officials stated Monday that the county is seeing an increase in COVID-19 community spread, as they reported 2,571 new cases and 18 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 85,942 cases and 3,137 deaths.
Los Angeles County health officials stated Monday that the county is seeing an increase in COVID-19 community spread, as they reported 2,571 new cases and 18 additional deaths, bringing the totals to 85,942 cases and 3,137 deaths.
Newsom, former California governors urge use of face coverings
The PSA follows Newsom’s order last week requiring Californians to wear face coverings in most indoor settings and outdoors when physical distancing isn’t possible. Newsom issued the order as new cases and hospitalizations rise.
The PSA follows Newsom’s order last week requiring Californians to wear face coverings in most indoor settings and outdoors when physical distancing isn’t possible. Newsom issued the order as new cases and hospitalizations rise.
COVID-19 death toll in US has surpassed the number of Americans killed in WWI
The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States has surpassed the number of Americans who were killed during WWI, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States has surpassed the number of Americans who were killed during WWI, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
LA County's top medical professional says she's getting death threats amid COVID-19 pandemic
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said Monday that she, and other county health officials, have received death threats amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said Monday that she, and other county health officials, have received death threats amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA warns people to steer clear of these 9 hand sanitizers
Nine products manufactured by Eskbiochem, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
Nine products manufactured by Eskbiochem, which are still on the market, may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin or ingested, the FDA said in a letter.
Job Finder: Glassdoor noting which companies are experiencing a hiring surge due to COVID-19
Netflix, Apple and Google are all different companies but all of them are currently hiring and listed on one of the largest job sites, Glassdoor.
Netflix, Apple and Google are all different companies but all of them are currently hiring and listed on one of the largest job sites, Glassdoor.
Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.