HHS redirects over $2B in COVID-19 funds for migrant children in shelters
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
Long Beach offering chance at prizes for those who receive COVID-19 vaccine
Long Beach is offering residents who receive a coronavirus vaccine the chance to win a Nintendo Switch or a two-night stay at a local hotel, officials said Monday.
Long Beach is offering residents who receive a coronavirus vaccine the chance to win a Nintendo Switch or a two-night stay at a local hotel, officials said Monday.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
Masks in California: Vaccinated residents must wait until June 15 to be mask free
California will follow the federal health guidelines of not having to wear masks on June 15, the same day the state is slated to reopen, state health officials said on Monday.
California will follow the federal health guidelines of not having to wear masks on June 15, the same day the state is slated to reopen, state health officials said on Monday.
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Los Angeles taking steps to expand vaccine access
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a series of steps to expand vaccine access among Angelenos.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a series of steps to expand vaccine access among Angelenos.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Orange County could be eligible to move into yellow tier this week
Health officials say Orange County could be eligible to move into the yellow tier by Wednesday.
Health officials say Orange County could be eligible to move into the yellow tier by Wednesday.
Most kids with coronavirus do not develop fever, study finds
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Walensky cites 'evolving data,' denies 'pressure' for sudden change in mask policy
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
White House releases video of experts answering pandemic questions from ordinary Americans
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
Most Las Vegas resorts now operating at 100% capacity
Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement
Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement
Businesses making decision on mask rules as they await California's decision
After the CDC issued a more relaxed stance on mask-wearing among vaccinated Americans, businesses are now updating their in-store mask policies.
After the CDC issued a more relaxed stance on mask-wearing among vaccinated Americans, businesses are now updating their in-store mask policies.
Wild, dangerous off-road parties popping up in SoCal
Dangerous, and sometimes ending in shootings, recent off-road parties are getting law enforcement's attention.
Dangerous, and sometimes ending in shootings, recent off-road parties are getting law enforcement's attention.
Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Local doctors speak on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India
FOX 11's Laura Diaz spoke with local doctors whose hearts are half a globe away from LA in India as the nation battles its COVID-19 crisis.
FOX 11's Laura Diaz spoke with local doctors whose hearts are half a globe away from LA in India as the nation battles its COVID-19 crisis.
DHS issues national terrorism alert warning of threat from violent extremists
The Department of Homeland Security says violent extremists may seek to exploit the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions across the United States to conduct attacks.
The Department of Homeland Security says violent extremists may seek to exploit the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions across the United States to conduct attacks.
Scientists race to study Indian coronavirus variant as cases explode
WHO designated the new version of the virus a "variant of concern."
WHO designated the new version of the virus a "variant of concern."