Nursing home deaths increased 32% in 2020 amid pandemic, report finds
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Employers urged to verify workers’ vax status despite honor system
Employers are required to document the vaccination status of workers -- however, those workers are allowed to simply “self-attest” that they are vaccinated, rather than providing actual documentation.
Employers are required to document the vaccination status of workers -- however, those workers are allowed to simply “self-attest” that they are vaccinated, rather than providing actual documentation.
Japanese baseball team surprises American, Venezuelan players separated from families with touching video
A baseball team in Japan released a touching video for their teammates who couldn't be home with their families for Father's Day.
A baseball team in Japan released a touching video for their teammates who couldn't be home with their families for Father's Day.
Still Hiring: Business scrambling for applicants amid pandemic
Business owners believe the shift to work-from-home setup and the unemployment check play a role in the nationwide staff shortage.
Business owners believe the shift to work-from-home setup and the unemployment check play a role in the nationwide staff shortage.
McDonald's offering free menu item to Californians who get vaccine from restaurant's pop-up clinics
Want to add fries with the vaccine? McDonald's is teaming up with the state to get Californians to add a vaccine to their lunch order.
Want to add fries with the vaccine? McDonald's is teaming up with the state to get Californians to add a vaccine to their lunch order.
California to pay off past-due rent for residents, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
Delta COVID-19 variant a growing concern in Los Angeles County
Between late April and early June, 64 cases of Delta-variant COVID infections were identified among residents of Los Angeles County.
Between late April and early June, 64 cases of Delta-variant COVID infections were identified among residents of Los Angeles County.
Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
Delta COVID variant expected to become dominant US strain, CDC says
The delta variant first detected in India, which has already been confirmed in Los Angeles County, will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
The delta variant first detected in India, which has already been confirmed in Los Angeles County, will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
California: People must look for work to get jobless aid
Since the pandemic began, California — the nation’s most populous state with nearly 40 million people — has processed more than 20 million unemployment claims and paid out more than $128 billion in benefits.
Since the pandemic began, California — the nation’s most populous state with nearly 40 million people — has processed more than 20 million unemployment claims and paid out more than $128 billion in benefits.
U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
A Cal/OSHA regulatory panel has just approved changes in California workplace masking rules, aligning more with statewide guidelines for the general public.
A Cal/OSHA regulatory panel has just approved changes in California workplace masking rules, aligning more with statewide guidelines for the general public.
More than 4M Americans fear eviction as federal moratorium expires at end of month
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months.
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months.
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
COVID-19: Local doctor discusses Delta variant that's worrying CDC
The Delta variant was first detected in India in February and is believed to be up to 60% more transmissible than the original coronavirus strain.
The Delta variant was first detected in India in February and is believed to be up to 60% more transmissible than the original coronavirus strain.
Local doctor weighs in on Delta variant that's worrying CDC
The CDC is now labeling the coronavirus Delta variant as a variant of concern.
The CDC is now labeling the coronavirus Delta variant as a variant of concern.
Tokyo Olympics: Lancet calls for ‘global conversation’ on whether to cancel
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Masks still the norm for customers in San Gabriel Valley
Masks are still the norm for residents and customers in the San Gabriel Valley.
Masks are still the norm for residents and customers in the San Gabriel Valley.
University of California backtracks, now says COVID-19 vaccines will be mandatory this fall
The University of California is reversing course and will require all students, staff and faculty to be vaccinated in order to return to campus this fall.
The University of California is reversing course and will require all students, staff and faculty to be vaccinated in order to return to campus this fall.