Biden to send COVID-19 medical teams to 6 states struggling with omicron surge
President Joe Biden is set to announce that additional military medical teams will be deployed to six states struggling with COVID-19 infections.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
Special Report: UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Dr. Robert Kim-Farley
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Dr. Robert Kim-Farley joined FOX 11 to discuss the lessons learned during the pandemic.
Gavin Newsom visits testing site in Paramount
Governor Gavin Newsom was in Paramount Wednesday as he checks out COVID-19 test sites across California.
Attendance down across LAUSD to start 2022
Students and teachers are seeing a high volume of empty seats in the classroom even though winter break is behind them.
Trend of intentionally catching omicron variant is ‘never a good idea,’ doctor warns
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
Gov. Newsom promises to expand COVID-19 testing amid omicron surge
Newsom’s main goal is to continue the expansion of COVID testing. There are currently 50 mobile testing sites in California, the state plans to expand that number to 80.
California governor says help is on the way for state's fatigued healthcare workers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a press briefing Wednesday that help is in the way for the state’s healthcare workers who are "emotionally and physically" exhausted.
LA County COVID hospitalizations push near 4,000
There are more than 3,900 people with the coronavirus currently in LA County hospitals. More than 200 have been put in the ICU over the last eight days.
Twenty LAUSD law enforcement employees sue over mandatory vaccine mandate
Twenty school safety officers, police officers, detectives and more have sued LAUSD, saying they were either wrongfully fired or face being fired for filing exemptions to the district's employee COVID vaccine mandate.
Redondo Beach students planning walk out to protest COVID-19 leniency
Some students at Redondo Union High School are planning to walk out Tuesday to protest COVID policies, advocating for virtual learning during the latest case spike in LA County.
Inflation surges in December to highest rate since 1982
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Opinions divided as LAUSD returns to class amid COVID surge
LAUSD returned to the classrooms in-person Tuesday for the first time since winter break. While some students were excited to be back, for others it was an anxiety-inducing day.
LAUSD students back in class amid COVID case surge
FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with LAUSD students as they return from winter break.
LA County warns fake COVID-19 tests could lead to identity theft
LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is warning Angelenos about fake COVID tests that sellers can use to steal patient data.
Family accuses employer of making their loved one work on-site despite pleas to work remotely
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
LAUSD students return to campus for spring semester amid surge of COVID-19 cases
Amid a dramatic countywide surge in COVID-19 cases, tens of thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students will head back to classes Tuesday.