Italian engineers help coronavirus patients by harnessing snorkel masks for CPAP machines
After news spread that the Italian innovation firm Isinnova successfully saved lives by 3D printing ventilator valves for its local hospital, CEO Cristian Fracassi and engineer Alessandro Romaioli fielded all sorts of calls from around the world.
After news spread that the Italian innovation firm Isinnova successfully saved lives by 3D printing ventilator valves for its local hospital, CEO Cristian Fracassi and engineer Alessandro Romaioli fielded all sorts of calls from around the world.
Super Bowl MVP Terrell Davis donates $400K worth of products to Feeding America: 'Leading by example'
Two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Davis is stepping up to help those impacted by the coronavirus, vowing to donate around $400,000 worth of products to food banks across the country.
Two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Davis is stepping up to help those impacted by the coronavirus, vowing to donate around $400,000 worth of products to food banks across the country.
CDC issues 14-day domestic travel advisory for NJ, NY, CT
A 14-day travel restriction has been issued for New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
A 14-day travel restriction has been issued for New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
First full weekend of hiking trail, beach closures in LA County
It’s the first weekend Los Angeles County beaches and hiking trails are closed. The closure is in response to last weekend’s turnout with thousands of people way too close to each other during this global pandemic. The county public health order includes closure of trails, beaches, piers, public bathrooms, beach access points, and beach bike paths.
It’s the first weekend Los Angeles County beaches and hiking trails are closed. The closure is in response to last weekend’s turnout with thousands of people way too close to each other during this global pandemic. The county public health order includes closure of trails, beaches, piers, public bathrooms, beach access points, and beach bike paths.
Los Angeles opens temporary homeless shelters during COVID-19 pandemic
The North Hollywood Recreation center has been transformed into a temporary homeless shelter. It is one of more than 40 shelters across the city and one of four being operated in conjunction with the non-profit Hope of the Valley.
The North Hollywood Recreation center has been transformed into a temporary homeless shelter. It is one of more than 40 shelters across the city and one of four being operated in conjunction with the non-profit Hope of the Valley.
Local companies turn to making personal protective gear for nurses, doctors during COVID-19 crisis
A couple of local companies are trying to do their part to bring protective gear to consumers and medical professionals. One Buena Park company pivoted from athletic clothing to masks. And a local designer went from making evening gowns to surgical gowns.
A couple of local companies are trying to do their part to bring protective gear to consumers and medical professionals. One Buena Park company pivoted from athletic clothing to masks. And a local designer went from making evening gowns to surgical gowns.
Two more LAPD employees test positive for COVID-19
Two more Los Angeles Police Department employees tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities said on Saturday.
Two more Los Angeles Police Department employees tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities said on Saturday.
Where you can play golf during the COVID-19 outbreak and how they are getting away with it
People are definitely playing golf at Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente, despite coronavirus guidelines from the Orange County Health Department about social gatherings.
People are definitely playing golf at Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente, despite coronavirus guidelines from the Orange County Health Department about social gatherings.
President Trump says quarantine of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut "will not be necessary"
He has asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory in lieu of a quarantine, which he says "will not be necessary".
He has asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory in lieu of a quarantine, which he says "will not be necessary".
'Reading Rainbow' star LeVar Burton wants to livestream reading books amid coronavirus pandemic
LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and of "Star Trek" fame, wants to livestream his popular reading times to help ease the coronavirus blues.
LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and of "Star Trek" fame, wants to livestream his popular reading times to help ease the coronavirus blues.
All mountain trails, park restrooms closed due to COVID-19
Officials with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area reminded the public today that all trails and restrooms in Los Angeles County -- including those in its vast area -- are closed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that park staff will only offer "very limited services" during this time.
Officials with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area reminded the public today that all trails and restrooms in Los Angeles County -- including those in its vast area -- are closed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that park staff will only offer "very limited services" during this time.
Six more coronavirus deaths reported in LA County
Six more coronavirus deaths were reported in Los Angeles County Saturday, bringing the county's death toll to 32 as the pandemic continues to spread in large numbers.
Six more coronavirus deaths were reported in Los Angeles County Saturday, bringing the county's death toll to 32 as the pandemic continues to spread in large numbers.
12 residents at nursing facility in Yucaipa test positive for COVID-19
Twelve residents of a nursing facility in Yucaipa have tested positive for COVID-19, according to San Bernardino County Department of Public Health.
Twelve residents of a nursing facility in Yucaipa have tested positive for COVID-19, according to San Bernardino County Department of Public Health.
Florida man warning others after getting fake coronavirus stimulus check in mail
The fake check has the line 'Stimulus Relief Program' printed in the top left corner and is made out for more than $3,000.
The fake check has the line 'Stimulus Relief Program' printed in the top left corner and is made out for more than $3,000.
Long Beach police scaling back public interaction amid COVID-19 crisis
The Long Beach Police Department announced a series of temporary operational changes in response to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, including handling non-emergency calls over the phone rather than in person.
The Long Beach Police Department announced a series of temporary operational changes in response to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, including handling non-emergency calls over the phone rather than in person.
Coronavirus cases on the rise in Orange County
Orange County's number of coronavirus cases jumped to 403 Saturday as another 85 cases were confirmed, the largest daily increase yet.
Orange County's number of coronavirus cases jumped to 403 Saturday as another 85 cases were confirmed, the largest daily increase yet.
Funeral homes offer virtual services during COVID-19 pandemic
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
See's Candies suspending production due to coronavirus threat
The South San Francisco-based company posted a message on its website, saying it is not taking any orders and temporarily shutting down, on the guidance of health authorities.
The South San Francisco-based company posted a message on its website, saying it is not taking any orders and temporarily shutting down, on the guidance of health authorities.
101-year-old man recovers from coronavirus, reports say
The man, known only to the public as Mr. P, was admitted to a hospital in Rimini after coming down with the virus.
The man, known only to the public as Mr. P, was admitted to a hospital in Rimini after coming down with the virus.
LAUSD donating 100,000 masks to local hospitals
The Los Angeles Unified School District is providing 100,000 N-95 masks to 10 area hospitals, Superintendent Austin Beutner said Saturday.
The Los Angeles Unified School District is providing 100,000 N-95 masks to 10 area hospitals, Superintendent Austin Beutner said Saturday.