How many people moved away from Los Angeles in COVID’s 1st full year?
Here’s a look at how the 10 most populous metro areas in the U.S. changed during the first full year of the pandemic.
Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
Tips on how to survive allergy season
Dr. Salima Thobani, an allergist and immunologist with Kaiser Permanente, gives us tips on how to survive allergy season.
LA votes to lift COVID vaccine proof requirement, but one hurdle remains
The City Council will vote again on March 30. If it passes, the indoor vaccine proof requirement would be rescinded immediately.
California governor signs law that makes abortions cheaper
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Tuesday to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans, the first of more than a dozen bills the state’s Democratic leaders plan to pass this year to prepare for a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
LAUSD lifts indoor mask mandate for students, teachers
The Los Angeles Unified School District has officially lifted its mask mandate.
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19
Former First Lady and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton revealed on social media that she has tested positive for coronavirus,
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
LA pilot program will offer free menstrual products at city libraries
The pilot program will kick off in five libraries across the city. Officials expect it to begin in April.
LA City Council to consider lifting COVID vaccine mandate Wednesday
Los Angeles City Council will soon consider an ordinance that would lift its mandate requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor establishments and large outdoor events as early as Wednesday.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: 2022 students of the year
FOX 11's Amanda Salas introduces us to some outstanding young individuals.
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
LA County to join the state in lifting vaccine mandate, testing requirement at indoor sporting events, concert
Starting April 1, Los Angeles County will no longer require staff at indoor events to ask fans and customers to show their vaccine cards or show a proof of negative test.
Disney Shanghai temporarily closes as China battles another COVID surge
Disney guests who have been impacted will be provided a refund or exchange.
Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer recalled because of possible bacteria contamination
some bottles of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer could contain Pluralibacter gergoviae. That bacterium usually does not make healthy people sick. However, someone with a weakened immune system could get sick. Symptoms include respiratory problems, weakness, fever, nausea and vomiting.
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
LAUSD to soon end indoor mask mandate
LAUSD is expected to soon end the district's indoor mask mandate for students and teachers.
LA Marathon: County health director reminds people to be COVID cautious
While Los Angeles County continues to enjoy relatively low COVID-19 infection numbers and falling hospitalization numbers, the public health director has urged residents to continue exercising caution, including during this weekend's LA Marathon.