How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
Gov. Newsom promises to expand COVID-19 testing amid omicron surge
Newsom’s main goal is to continue the expansion of COVID testing. There are currently 50 mobile testing sites in California, the state plans to expand that number to 80.
Newsom’s main goal is to continue the expansion of COVID testing. There are currently 50 mobile testing sites in California, the state plans to expand that number to 80.
California governor says help is on the way for state's fatigued healthcare workers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a press briefing Wednesday that help is in the way for the state’s healthcare workers who are "emotionally and physically" exhausted.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a press briefing Wednesday that help is in the way for the state’s healthcare workers who are "emotionally and physically" exhausted.
LA County COVID hospitalizations push near 4,000
There are more than 3,900 people with the coronavirus currently in LA County hospitals. More than 200 have been put in the ICU over the last eight days.
There are more than 3,900 people with the coronavirus currently in LA County hospitals. More than 200 have been put in the ICU over the last eight days.
Twenty LAUSD law enforcement employees sue over mandatory vaccine mandate
Twenty school safety officers, police officers, detectives and more have sued LAUSD, saying they were either wrongfully fired or face being fired for filing exemptions to the district's employee COVID vaccine mandate.
Twenty school safety officers, police officers, detectives and more have sued LAUSD, saying they were either wrongfully fired or face being fired for filing exemptions to the district's employee COVID vaccine mandate.
Redondo Beach students planning walk out to protest COVID-19 leniency
Some students at Redondo Union High School are planning to walk out Tuesday to protest COVID policies, advocating for virtual learning during the latest case spike in LA County.
Some students at Redondo Union High School are planning to walk out Tuesday to protest COVID policies, advocating for virtual learning during the latest case spike in LA County.
Gene found in Georgia sewer water could be 'global public health threat,' scientists say
Scientists have found a gene that has been declared one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity while testing bacteria in Georgia sewer water.
Scientists have found a gene that has been declared one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity while testing bacteria in Georgia sewer water.
Inflation surges in December to highest rate since 1982
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Opinions divided as LAUSD returns to class amid COVID surge
LAUSD returned to the classrooms in-person Tuesday for the first time since winter break. While some students were excited to be back, for others it was an anxiety-inducing day.
LAUSD returned to the classrooms in-person Tuesday for the first time since winter break. While some students were excited to be back, for others it was an anxiety-inducing day.
LAUSD students back in class amid COVID case surge
FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with LAUSD students as they return from winter break.
FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with LAUSD students as they return from winter break.
Donate blood and you could go to Super Bowl LVI
The American Red Cross is hurting for blood donors, so much so that they're entering everyone who donates blood in January into a raffle to win tickets to Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
The American Red Cross is hurting for blood donors, so much so that they're entering everyone who donates blood in January into a raffle to win tickets to Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
LA County warns fake COVID-19 tests could lead to identity theft
LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is warning Angelenos about fake COVID tests that sellers can use to steal patient data.
LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is warning Angelenos about fake COVID tests that sellers can use to steal patient data.
Family accuses employer of making their loved one work on-site despite pleas to work remotely
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
What is a cerebrovascular accident?
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
LAUSD students return to campus for spring semester amid surge of COVID-19 cases
Amid a dramatic countywide surge in COVID-19 cases, tens of thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students will head back to classes Tuesday.
Amid a dramatic countywide surge in COVID-19 cases, tens of thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students will head back to classes Tuesday.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.