Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Business owner and patrons in LA County react to new vaccine mandate
Los Angeles County enacted a new mandate Thursday, now requiring proof of vaccination for all customers and employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, lounges and distilleries.
Los Angeles County enacted a new mandate Thursday, now requiring proof of vaccination for all customers and employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, lounges and distilleries.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
West Hollywood approves highest minimum wage in country at $17.64 an hour
West Hollywood city leaders voted to approve the highest minimum wage in the country late Wednesday night.
West Hollywood city leaders voted to approve the highest minimum wage in the country late Wednesday night.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Proof of vaccination: Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate at bars, nightclubs, breweries takes effect
All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.
All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.
Crenshaw's football team to miss playoffs due to vaccine mandate
The Crenshaw Cougars' football season is in danger of forfeiting the opening playoff round due to not enough players being able to take the field.
The Crenshaw Cougars' football season is in danger of forfeiting the opening playoff round due to not enough players being able to take the field.
LA County starts vaccinating kids 5-11 against COVID-19
Los Angeles County began offering pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to kids aged 5-11 Wednesday, one day after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final approval of the shots.
Los Angeles County began offering pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to kids aged 5-11 Wednesday, one day after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final approval of the shots.
FOX Corporation donates $100,000 of food to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Behind some of these smiling faces are grumbling tummies. Many of these children worry about what they're going to eat over the weekend.
Behind some of these smiling faces are grumbling tummies. Many of these children worry about what they're going to eat over the weekend.
72% of Los Angeles County residents aged 12 and up now fully vaccinated against COVID
80% of all LA County residents 12 and up are now vaccinated with at least one dose. 72% are fully vaccinated.
80% of all LA County residents 12 and up are now vaccinated with at least one dose. 72% are fully vaccinated.
Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
LA Unified parents react to vaccinating younger students
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll found only a third of parents of 5 to 11-year-olds say they will vaccinate their child “right away” when the vaccine becomes available for that age group.
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll found only a third of parents of 5 to 11-year-olds say they will vaccinate their child “right away” when the vaccine becomes available for that age group.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti tests positive for COVID-19
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced.
Kids’ COVID-19 vaccine: Pharmacies now taking appointments for ages 5 to 11
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
LAUSD to offer, but not require, vaccine for students ages 5-11
LAUSD said it will offer – but not require – the coronavirus vaccine for students ages 5 to 11.
LAUSD said it will offer – but not require – the coronavirus vaccine for students ages 5 to 11.
Los Angeles County lays out requirements for lifting COVID-19 mask mandate
Los Angeles County's health director presented a set of criteria being monitored for a possible lifting of mask-wearing mandates.
Los Angeles County's health director presented a set of criteria being monitored for a possible lifting of mask-wearing mandates.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
Los Angeles County lays out requirements for lifting COVID-19 mask mandate
Dr. Barbara Ferrer said the Department of Public Health has developed a list of key metrics the county must meet before the mask mandate can be lifted for large outdoor events and in indoor settings with less than 1,000 people.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer said the Department of Public Health has developed a list of key metrics the county must meet before the mask mandate can be lifted for large outdoor events and in indoor settings with less than 1,000 people.