UCLA to drop indoor masking requirement
Beginning Monday, UCLA will drop its indoor masking requirement, with the exception of areas where face coverings are still mandated by county health officials, such as health care facilities and on public transportation, campus officials announced.
Beginning Monday, UCLA will drop its indoor masking requirement, with the exception of areas where face coverings are still mandated by county health officials, such as health care facilities and on public transportation, campus officials announced.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Polio detected in New York City wastewater; Health officials taking extra precautions
Health officials are taking extra precautions after polio was found in New York City wastewater.
Health officials are taking extra precautions after polio was found in New York City wastewater.
LAUSD Superintendent visits students' homes in push to improve classroom attendance
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho visited the homes of students who struggled to attend classes. The visit is a part of the iAttend LAUSD Campaign to improve the district's student attendance rate.
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho visited the homes of students who struggled to attend classes. The visit is a part of the iAttend LAUSD Campaign to improve the district's student attendance rate.
9-8-8: Hotline provides help for those facing mental health crisis
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, help is available.
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, help is available.
LA County moves into CDC's 'medium' COVID category
Los Angeles County has moved out of the CDC's "high" COVID activity category due to a falling rate of hospital admissions and overall cases.
Los Angeles County has moved out of the CDC's "high" COVID activity category due to a falling rate of hospital admissions and overall cases.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Viral TikTok trend has people 'mouth taping' themselves before bedtime as doctors express caution
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
A Kentucky doctor called the trend 'the most dangerous I've seen in some time,' while other physicians weighed in, too.
Woman accuses Spirit of booting her from flight after staff mistook eczema for monkeypox
A woman tearfully shared a video on TikTok claiming Spirit Airlines kicked her off a flight after a staff mistook her eczema for a possible monkeypox case.
A woman tearfully shared a video on TikTok claiming Spirit Airlines kicked her off a flight after a staff mistook her eczema for a possible monkeypox case.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
New Saban mobile community clinic
Saban clinic?s served 22,558 patients in 2021 and expects to help more with the addition of the mobile clinic.
Saban clinic?s served 22,558 patients in 2021 and expects to help more with the addition of the mobile clinic.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
Special Report: What to do with your pets if you get the monkeypox
FOX 11 was joined by Evan Antin as he gives tips on making sure your pets are safe during the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.
FOX 11 was joined by Evan Antin as he gives tips on making sure your pets are safe during the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.
Monkeypox and pets: What you need to know
Can you give monkeypox to your pet and vice versa? It's possible, doctors say. Here's what you need to know.
Can you give monkeypox to your pet and vice versa? It's possible, doctors say. Here's what you need to know.
Public health urges more COVID vaccines for kids ahead of back to school
COVID cases in children 5-17 accounted for 9% of all cases in LA County over the last month, according to Public Health
COVID cases in children 5-17 accounted for 9% of all cases in LA County over the last month, according to Public Health
Riverside County declares public health emergency over monkeypox
To date, Riverside County has reported 59 probable/confirmed monkeypox cases. No deaths have been reported.
To date, Riverside County has reported 59 probable/confirmed monkeypox cases. No deaths have been reported.
LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn tests positive for COVID-19
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Men have high probability of outliving women, study says — especially with certain lifestyle factors
Between 25%-50% of men have outlived women globally over the past 200 years, according to the researchers. And certain lifestyle factors give men a "substantial chance" of doing so.
Between 25%-50% of men have outlived women globally over the past 200 years, according to the researchers. And certain lifestyle factors give men a "substantial chance" of doing so.
North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.