COVID in LA County: 12,694 new cases reported over Memorial Day weekend
Local health officials reported 12,694 confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, with 13 COVID-related deaths and 486 hospitalizations.
Local health officials reported 12,694 confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, with 13 COVID-related deaths and 486 hospitalizations.
Memorial Day weekend: LA County urges caution to prevent COVID spread
With a holiday weekend upon us, Los Angeles County health officials are urging residents to mark Memorial Day with caution to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
With a holiday weekend upon us, Los Angeles County health officials are urging residents to mark Memorial Day with caution to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19
Newsom says he's experiencing mild symptoms.
Newsom says he's experiencing mild symptoms.
LA City Council begins process to buy Chinatown building amid rent increases
City Council voted to try to buy a 124-unit housing development in Chinatown in an effort to keep some of the tenants housed amid rent increases by their landlord, who does not want to sell the building to the city.
City Council voted to try to buy a 124-unit housing development in Chinatown in an effort to keep some of the tenants housed amid rent increases by their landlord, who does not want to sell the building to the city.
Second suspected monkeypox case identified in Sacramento County
A second monkeypox case has been identified in Sacramento county. The suspected patient is in close contact with the first patient, according to health officials.
A second monkeypox case has been identified in Sacramento county. The suspected patient is in close contact with the first patient, according to health officials.
LA County buys $750,000 worth of baby formula amid nationwide shortage
Los Angeles County has purchased $750,000 worth of baby formula to fight the current shortage, Supervisor Hilda L. Solis announced Friday.
Los Angeles County has purchased $750,000 worth of baby formula to fight the current shortage, Supervisor Hilda L. Solis announced Friday.
May is National Nurses Month
Today we introduce you to a pediatric nurse at Cedars-Sinai hospital. Meet Carla Lopez, who has quite the story because she herself decided to become a nurse after she was diagnosed with cancer.
Today we introduce you to a pediatric nurse at Cedars-Sinai hospital. Meet Carla Lopez, who has quite the story because she herself decided to become a nurse after she was diagnosed with cancer.
New restrictions imposed at LA County nursing facilities as COVID outbreaks rise
With COVID-19 case numbers continuing to spike upward, Los Angeles County hospitals are likely to soon be strained with patients, the county health director said, noting that rising outbreaks at skilled nursing facilities have already prompted tighter infection-control measures.
With COVID-19 case numbers continuing to spike upward, Los Angeles County hospitals are likely to soon be strained with patients, the county health director said, noting that rising outbreaks at skilled nursing facilities have already prompted tighter infection-control measures.
UCLA reinstates indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID cases
Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.
Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.
UCLA reinstates indoor mask mandate
Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.
Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.
How to talk to your kids about school shootings
The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a single classroom and "began shooting anyone that was in his way," authorities said Wednesday in detailing the latest mass killing to rock the U.S.
The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a single classroom and "began shooting anyone that was in his way," authorities said Wednesday in detailing the latest mass killing to rock the U.S.
Many of us have a vitamin D deficiency and don't know it, researchers say
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
Mothers donating breast milk for premature and ill newborns as formula shortage continues
As the baby formula shortage continues to affect California, breast milk banks have become even more critical for the population they serve... fragile babies in medical ICU units.
As the baby formula shortage continues to affect California, breast milk banks have become even more critical for the population they serve... fragile babies in medical ICU units.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Surge in bulletproof backpack sales
Three companies are selling bulletproof backpacks and all claim a surge in sales in the wake of the Texas school shooting
Three companies are selling bulletproof backpacks and all claim a surge in sales in the wake of the Texas school shooting
LA County schools report COVID uptick again
Los Angeles County's health director voiced concern again about rising numbers of COVID-19 cases at schools in its latest data, mirroring similar increases in the community at large.
Los Angeles County's health director voiced concern again about rising numbers of COVID-19 cases at schools in its latest data, mirroring similar increases in the community at large.
LAUSD expands safety protocols
Entirely fenced-off campuses with one entrance/exit during school hours, extra patrols and additional safety officers are all additions made in the last decade to prevent intrusions.
Entirely fenced-off campuses with one entrance/exit during school hours, extra patrols and additional safety officers are all additions made in the last decade to prevent intrusions.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Smallpox vaccine Jynneos can prevent monkeypox, CDC says
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.