Gastrointestinal symptoms should be monitored amid coronavirus outbreak, doctors say

As the fight against the coronavirus ramps up, The American College Of Gastroenterology based in Bethesda is trying to push out an important message about how the virus is being transmitted and detected. 

COVID-19 can live on some surfaces up to 72 hours, study says

COVID-19 can live on some surfaces for up to 72 hours, especially hard, nonporous ones like metal and hard plastic, according to a recent study. 

Treasury proposes to send $500B to Americans starting in April

In a memorandum issued Wednesday, Treasury is calling for two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.

Vallarta Supermarkets implements special hours for seniors, disabled

Vallarta Supermarkets on Tuesday became the latest chain to announce that it will open its 50 California stores an hour early to accommodate seniors 65 and older, pregnant women and those with disabilities as a way to assist customers amid the coronavirus outbreak.  

Coronavirus cases in Florida jump by nearly 100 overnight; now at 314

The known cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Florida jumped by nearly 100 overnight, reaching 314. Forty-two of the cases are in the Tampa Bay area, but the largest concentration remains in South Florida.

California readies for worst-case scenarios as virus spreads; schools unlikely to reopen by summer

It’s likely "few if any" California schools will reopen before summer break, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday as he provided a stark assessment of the implications from the spreading coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state’s hospitals and drain its spending reserves.

LAUSD opens 60 ‘Grab & Go’ food centers amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Los Angeles Unified School District opened 60 “Grab & Go” food centers Wednesday to continue supporting students during mandatory district-wide school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

US-Canada border closing temporarily to nonessential travel

President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Garcetti to discuss methods for LA's homeless to self-quarantine during coronavirus pandemic

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will discuss efforts Wednesday to get homeless people sheltered so they too can adequately self-quarantine if they become infected with coronavirus.

Landlord stops rent collection for tenants struggling during the coronavirus outbreak

"Because I have the good fortune and of being able to afford it and the privilege of being in the owner class, I just let them know I would not be collecting rent in April."

World coronavirus infections hit 200,000; Borders jammed in Europe

The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

Teens, young adults sing their heart out during isolation from COVID-19

Teens and young adults staying at the Los Angeles Dream Center in Echo Park are dealing with the isolation from coronavirus through song.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center surgeon provides perspective on COVID-19

As we come to accept the reality of the coronavirus pandemic, I wanted to hear from a lot of voices. I turned to my go-to doctor on medical, social, and political issues.