Child COVID-19 vaccines help prevent new variants, experts say
Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.
Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.
Harris to announce $1.5B investment to fight health care worker shortage
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
More than 90% of federal workers get at least 1st COVID-19 shot by Monday deadline
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one COVID-19 shot by President Biden's Monday deadline, a U.S. official said.
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one COVID-19 shot by President Biden's Monday deadline, a U.S. official said.
Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Parents, fired teachers protest vaccine mandate at Granada Hills school
More than a dozen parents and former teachers rallied against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed by Granada Hills Charter school officials.
More than a dozen parents and former teachers rallied against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed by Granada Hills Charter school officials.
Los Angeles County health officials reveal top COVID-19 hot spots
Authorities are trying to examine what factors are in play in individual communities that have above-average vaccination rates but still had among the highest new-case rates.
Authorities are trying to examine what factors are in play in individual communities that have above-average vaccination rates but still had among the highest new-case rates.
Bucs WR Antonio Brown accused of obtaining fake COVID-19 vaccination card
Bucs wide receiver Antonio Brown is accused of paying for a fake COVID-19 vaccination card by a former live-in chef, who also says the player owes him $10,000.
Bucs wide receiver Antonio Brown is accused of paying for a fake COVID-19 vaccination card by a former live-in chef, who also says the player owes him $10,000.
Venice residents upset over new anti-vax mural
A large new mural in the heart of Venice has residents fuming and demanding it be taken down.
A large new mural in the heart of Venice has residents fuming and demanding it be taken down.
No COVID spike detected following Halloween, LA County Health reports
Dr. Ferrer said Thursday that the county has not seen a spike in COVID infections following Halloween, unlike the situation last year when cases began rising sharply.
Dr. Ferrer said Thursday that the county has not seen a spike in COVID infections following Halloween, unlike the situation last year when cases began rising sharply.
Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year
More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.
More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.
Over 26,000 flags placed on Griffith Observatory lawn to honor COVID-19 victims
Los Angeles is having a three-day memorial beginning Thursday to memorialize the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles is having a three-day memorial beginning Thursday to memorialize the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
700 LA city employees may be placed on unpaid leave for refusing to comply with vaccine mandate
Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that 77 city employees are on unpaid leave and an additional 700 employees are "vulnerable" to be placed on leave within the next two weeks for resisting the city's mandate that municipal employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 18 and submit to testing paid by the employee in the meantime.
Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that 77 city employees are on unpaid leave and an additional 700 employees are "vulnerable" to be placed on leave within the next two weeks for resisting the city's mandate that municipal employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 18 and submit to testing paid by the employee in the meantime.
Fauci: COVID-19 not yet endemic, US still doesn’t have ‘control’ over virus
Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 is far from being an endemic illness, but said continued vaccination efforts could eventually bring the coronavirus under control.
Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 is far from being an endemic illness, but said continued vaccination efforts could eventually bring the coronavirus under control.
Holiday gatherings: CDC guidance sheds light on how to celebrate safely amid COVID-19
The CDC says there are several ways this year to enjoy holiday traditions while also protecting your health and the health of your family and friends.
The CDC says there are several ways this year to enjoy holiday traditions while also protecting your health and the health of your family and friends.
Germany implements new COVID-19 measures amid coronavirus surge
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
Santa Ana to distribute $6 million in pre-paid Visa debits to 20,000 households using stimulus money
Households most in need of relief during the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa Ana will receive $300 in the form of pre-paid Visa cards next month under the Revive Santa Ana Resident Stimulus Program.
Households most in need of relief during the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa Ana will receive $300 in the form of pre-paid Visa cards next month under the Revive Santa Ana Resident Stimulus Program.
LAUSD to end incentive program aimed at getting students vaccinated against COVID-19
The deadline for COVID-19 vaccinations is days away, with about 72% of students in compliance, and an estimated $5 million for prizes, including gift cards to Amazon and Target, and tickets to Disneyland and Universal Studios, available as incentive to meet the deadline.
The deadline for COVID-19 vaccinations is days away, with about 72% of students in compliance, and an estimated $5 million for prizes, including gift cards to Amazon and Target, and tickets to Disneyland and Universal Studios, available as incentive to meet the deadline.
CVS to close 300 stores a year for the next 3 years
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
Paxlovid: US buys millions of Pfizer’s antiviral COVID-19 pills
The White House announced Friday that it has purchased 10 million treatment courses of Pfizer's investigational COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate Paxlovid.
The White House announced Friday that it has purchased 10 million treatment courses of Pfizer's investigational COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate Paxlovid.