LA County reports first flu death of the winter season

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first flu-related death of the 2021-22 influenza season.

COVID-19 testing site returns to Dodger Stadium

The COVID-19 testing site at Dodger Stadium reopened this week; many people fear a winter surge could be coming. 

10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers

A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Newsom pushes COVID vaccines in West LA, denies having bad reaction to shot

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Wednesday to again encourage people get vaccinated against COVID-19 - - with first, second or booster doses -- while warning that "winter is coming" and raising fears of another surge in infections.

Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows

NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.

Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children

Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."

About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says

The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.

Chief Moore: 73% of LAPD fully vaccinated as mandate deadline nears

As Los Angeles' deadline of Dec. 18 approaches for city employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, Chief Michel Moore said 73% of the LAPD is fully vaccinated.

No mandate freedom rally held in Long Beach
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Folks protesting against the vaccine mandates made their way to Long Beach to have their voices heard.