LA County implements new health order to protect vulnerable residents
Due to a continued influx of coronavirus cases and deaths at nursing homes and other institutional settings, Los Angeles County on Friday announced a new health officer order intended to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 at those locations.
Due to a continued influx of coronavirus cases and deaths at nursing homes and other institutional settings, Los Angeles County on Friday announced a new health officer order intended to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 at those locations.
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
High school student makes clear face masks to help deaf and hard of hearing communicate
Eric Kim, a student at Sunset High School in Portland, Ore., said he thought the masks “would be a great way to help the local community.”
Eric Kim, a student at Sunset High School in Portland, Ore., said he thought the masks “would be a great way to help the local community.”
USC gets $4M gift from Keck Foundation to help scientists study COVID-19
A $4 million gift from the W. M. Keck Foundation will help scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC explore how the new coronavirus is transmitted, develop treatments and work with public health officials to curtail its spread, it was announced Friday.
A $4 million gift from the W. M. Keck Foundation will help scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC explore how the new coronavirus is transmitted, develop treatments and work with public health officials to curtail its spread, it was announced Friday.
Long Beach installs hand-washing stations throughout city to help slow spread of COVID-19
The city of Long Beach is hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19 by encouraging people to regularly wash their hands.
The city of Long Beach is hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19 by encouraging people to regularly wash their hands.
LA County outlines list of requirements that need to be met in order to relax Safer-At-Home order
Los Angeles County officials on Friday detailed the prerequisites that will need to be met before the county relaxes its "Safer-At-Home" order.
Los Angeles County officials on Friday detailed the prerequisites that will need to be met before the county relaxes its "Safer-At-Home" order.
Isolated and alone: California expands services for seniors during COVID-19 crisis
California has expanded its services for seniors socially isolated as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.
California has expanded its services for seniors socially isolated as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.
DMV to temporarily waive late fees, extend registration requirements during COVID-19 pandemic
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced it will be waiving late fees and penalties for vehicle registration as well as expending registration requirements during the coronavirus pandemic.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced it will be waiving late fees and penalties for vehicle registration as well as expending registration requirements during the coronavirus pandemic.
Family makes sidewalk chalk Monopoly game during COVID-19 lockdown
A family in Grimes, Iowa, made a full game of Monopoly on a neighborhood sidewalk using chalk as a way to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus lockdown, local media reported.
A family in Grimes, Iowa, made a full game of Monopoly on a neighborhood sidewalk using chalk as a way to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus lockdown, local media reported.
First lady Melania Trump sends gifts to hospitals dealing with coronavirus
Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.
Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.
Professor explains impact of bandana mask for black men during COVID-19 pandemic
As more Americans are wearing facial coverings due to the COVID-19 outbreak, one professor shares his concern for black men wearing bandana masks.
As more Americans are wearing facial coverings due to the COVID-19 outbreak, one professor shares his concern for black men wearing bandana masks.
FDA warns against use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outside of hospitals, clinical trials
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.
Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Professor raises concerns for black men and masks
As we are all wearing a mask due to the coronavirus one professor has a concern. Peter Harper says as a black man he has a concern for his safety.
As we are all wearing a mask due to the coronavirus one professor has a concern. Peter Harper says as a black man he has a concern for his safety.
Premature baby with coronavirus, believed to be Scotland’s youngest COVID-19 patient, defeats virus
An infant believed to be Scotland’s youngest coronavirus patient is on the mend after contracting the novel virus at just 3 weeks old.
An infant believed to be Scotland’s youngest coronavirus patient is on the mend after contracting the novel virus at just 3 weeks old.
Maryland, Delaware farms to destroy 2M chickens due to plant staffing shortages
Coronavirus-related staffing shortages at chicken processing plants will lead farms in Maryland and Delaware to destroy nearly 2 million chickens.
Coronavirus-related staffing shortages at chicken processing plants will lead farms in Maryland and Delaware to destroy nearly 2 million chickens.
Heroes Among Us: Community steps in to help celebrate WWII veteran's 105th birthday
The city of Lakewood is calling on the public to send birthday cards to a decorated World War II veteran whose planned 105th birthday celebration has been changed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The city of Lakewood is calling on the public to send birthday cards to a decorated World War II veteran whose planned 105th birthday celebration has been changed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
Proposal would send vote-by-mail ballots to every LA County voter ahead of November's general election
Los Angeles County Supervisors Janice Hahn and Sheila Kue on Friday proposed a Vote-by-Mail ballot to all eligible LA County voters for the general election this November amid the ongoing effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Los Angeles County Supervisors Janice Hahn and Sheila Kue on Friday proposed a Vote-by-Mail ballot to all eligible LA County voters for the general election this November amid the ongoing effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Empty stadiums for soccer games amid COVID-19 pandemic? It's not quite that simple
Soccer games will take place in stadiums without fans present, but they will be far from empty.
Soccer games will take place in stadiums without fans present, but they will be far from empty.