15-month-old dies of COVID, becoming youngest LA County resident to die from virus

A 15-month-old child has died from COVID-19, becoming the youngest Los Angeles County resident to die of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, health officials announced Wednesday.

Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal

The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.

Kathryn Barger: KN95 masks will be given to all fans at NFC Championship Game
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger tells FOX 11 that KN95 masks will be available to all fans at Sunday's NFC title game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers.

Public Health: LA County 'passed the peak' of omicron cases

Both the seven-day average rate of new COVID cases and the testing-positivity rate in LA County have dropped over the last week, leading health officials to suggest the county may have "passed the peak" of omicron cases.

Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule

The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.

Schools battle COVID stress with new 'expanded learning' program

The Anaheim Elementary School District has begun a new program this month that hopes to reduce students' stress from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Neil Young threatens to pull songs off Spotify over Joe Rogan: report

Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.

Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help

PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.