US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
Community members go door-to-door to encourage South LA residents to get vaccine
They walk up and down the streets of South Los Angeles, knocking on the door of every apartment and house – asking people if they had their coronavirus vaccine.
They walk up and down the streets of South Los Angeles, knocking on the door of every apartment and house – asking people if they had their coronavirus vaccine.
LAUSD to fully reopen in-person for fall semester; with option to continue remote learning
LAUSD plans to fully reopen for in-person classes five days a week for the fall semester while providing families the option to continue with online learning if they choose to do so.
LAUSD plans to fully reopen for in-person classes five days a week for the fall semester while providing families the option to continue with online learning if they choose to do so.
Poll: Over 1 billion people worldwide unwilling to get COVID-19 vaccine, global herd immunity at risk
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
Fauci 'not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is "not convinced" COVID-19 developed naturally, and called for an open investigation into the virus' origins.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is "not convinced" COVID-19 developed naturally, and called for an open investigation into the virus' origins.
Los Angeles County sees more UK variant of COVID-19
The most common COVID-19 variant of concern circulating in Los Angeles County is now the U.K. variant.
The most common COVID-19 variant of concern circulating in Los Angeles County is now the U.K. variant.
CDC investigating 'mild' reports of potential heart problems following COVID-19 vaccination
It's unclear that the vaccine is ultimately responsible for possible heart problems following the COVID-19 vaccination.
It's unclear that the vaccine is ultimately responsible for possible heart problems following the COVID-19 vaccination.
Dogs 97% effective in detecting COVID-19 in human sweat, according to French study
A French study reported the canines are highly effective in detecting COVID-19 in human perspiration.
A French study reported the canines are highly effective in detecting COVID-19 in human perspiration.
US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
California has regained nearly half of jobs lost in pandemic
The state’s Employment Development Department says California has now regained 1.3 million jobs, or 48% of the 2.7 million it lost in March and April of 2020.
The state’s Employment Development Department says California has now regained 1.3 million jobs, or 48% of the 2.7 million it lost in March and April of 2020.
Dodger Stadium plans to return to full capacity on June 15
Dodger Stadium says they plan to return to full capacity on June 15.
Dodger Stadium says they plan to return to full capacity on June 15.
Hollywood's Magic Castle reopens after year-long closure
Hollywood will regain a little magic, as the Magic Castle, the world-famous private clubhouse for magicians, reopens its doors Friday.
Hollywood will regain a little magic, as the Magic Castle, the world-famous private clubhouse for magicians, reopens its doors Friday.
California to remove capacity limits, social distancing on June 15; won't require vaccine passports
Beginning June 15, California will remove its social distancing requirements and all businesses to operate at full capacity, health officials say. The state's mask rules will also line up with the CDC and California won't require vaccine passports for businesses and travel.
Beginning June 15, California will remove its social distancing requirements and all businesses to operate at full capacity, health officials say. The state's mask rules will also line up with the CDC and California won't require vaccine passports for businesses and travel.
LA County: Get vaccine at select sites for chance to win Lakers season tickets
Health officials in Los Angeles County are hoping to get Lakers fans to hop on the coronavirus vaccine train.
Health officials in Los Angeles County are hoping to get Lakers fans to hop on the coronavirus vaccine train.
NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Cal-OSHA considers relaxing COVID regulations for the workplace
Cal-OSHA hasn't given any guidance, about whether workers will be required to show proof of their vaccination to their employers or whether they'll be able to verbally say it - and trust they're telling the truth.
Cal-OSHA hasn't given any guidance, about whether workers will be required to show proof of their vaccination to their employers or whether they'll be able to verbally say it - and trust they're telling the truth.