3 LAPD employees fired over vaccine mandate, 7 others have termination pending
Three Los Angeles Police Department employees have been fired for violating the city's mandate to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a religious or medical exemption.
Three Los Angeles Police Department employees have been fired for violating the city's mandate to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a religious or medical exemption.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Healthcare workers remember colleagues who died from COVID-19
In Commerce, 60 names were read, and 60 lives lost to COVID-19 were honored.
In Commerce, 60 names were read, and 60 lives lost to COVID-19 were honored.
The Great Return: More companies calling employees back to the office
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in February as more companies reopen their offices.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in February as more companies reopen their offices.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
USC to lift indoor mask mandate for students, staff on Monday
Following the lead of the state and Los Angeles County, USC has announced it will drop its requirement for students and staff to wear masks indoors at most university locations.
Following the lead of the state and Los Angeles County, USC has announced it will drop its requirement for students and staff to wear masks indoors at most university locations.
Parents of Stanford soccer star Katie Meyer speak out about her death
Katie Meyer was a Stanford soccer star and captain of her team. Her mom revealed that Katie died from suicide.
Katie Meyer was a Stanford soccer star and captain of her team. Her mom revealed that Katie died from suicide.
LA City Council introduces motion to end proof of vaccine requirement
A motion in LA City Council would end the mandate requiring people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before being able to enter businesses in the city. Individual businesses would still be able to require proof.
A motion in LA City Council would end the mandate requiring people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before being able to enter businesses in the city. Individual businesses would still be able to require proof.
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Indoor mask mandate ends in LA County
Indoor mask-wearing is no longer mandatory in Los Angeles County.
Indoor mask-wearing is no longer mandatory in Los Angeles County.
Gov. Newsom proposes to force some homeless people into treatment
The proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, would require all counties in California to set up a mental health branch in civil court to assist people in need of help but who won’t accept services.
The proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, would require all counties in California to set up a mental health branch in civil court to assist people in need of help but who won’t accept services.
Universal Studios relaxing mask requirements Friday
Vaccinated or not, masks won't be required at Universal Studios Hollywood starting Friday.
Vaccinated or not, masks won't be required at Universal Studios Hollywood starting Friday.
LA COVID rental assistance program ending at the end of March
Angelenos will still be able to apply for assistance through March 31.
Angelenos will still be able to apply for assistance through March 31.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
NFL suspends all COVID-19 protocols
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
White House shares new pandemic plan as COVID should no longer 'dictate how we live'
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
LA County likely to drop indoor mask mandate Friday
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said she anticipates the county will drop its indoor mask-wearing mandate on Friday.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said she anticipates the county will drop its indoor mask-wearing mandate on Friday.
Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop
New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, took center stage in celebrating Mardi Gras after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on last year’s celebrations.
New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, took center stage in celebrating Mardi Gras after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on last year’s celebrations.