Surgeon general: US to 'monitor' whether vaccine exemptions being used properly

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.

Popular BBQ spot in Orange County fears eviction

A popular barbecue spot in Orange County tells FOX 11 they are in danger of getting evicted by its landlord.

LA County sees another substantial drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations

The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals fell by nearly 100 Saturday, the 12th consecutive day that the total has declined.

SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth

Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.

COVID cases trending down among LA County kids; community transmission remains high

Children under the age of 18 represent 27% of all COVID- 19 infections reported in Los Angeles County last week, but case rates among younger residents are trending generally downward, mirroring the trend among adults, the county public health director said.

LAUSD now requiring all eligible students be vaccinated against COVID-19

The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes. 

Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other

Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.

US unemployment claims reach another pandemic low as economy recovers

U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.

LAUSD proposing vaccine mandate for all eligible students ages 12 and up

If the proposal passes, eligible students aged 12 and up would be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes.

COVID-19 deaths among first responders continue to increase

Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.

COVID-19 boosters: WHO chief urges countries halt extra shots for rest of 2021

The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.