Health officials ramp up efforts to reach the unvaccinated in LA's underserved communities
LA County health officials are working to reach the millions of eligible Angelenos who have yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Many of the unvaccinated are Black and Latino residents who have the lowest vaccination rates in the county.
California EDD can't freeze unemployment checks, must 'pay now' during eligibility investigations
As a result of a class action lawsuit, the EDD must now stop its policy of freezing benefits for people whose existing claims have eligibility questions and instead continue sending checks while they investigate the problem.
SoCal restaurant requiring diners provide 'proof of being unvaccinated'
Despite the current uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, one Southern California eatery is requiring diners provide "proof of being unvaccinated."
Los Angeles considers following state's new vaccination guidelines
The City of Los Angeles is considering following the California's new vaccination rule that requires state workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly.
Montclair's vaccine sticker rule getting positive review among city workers, 1 city councilman opposing
The new city rule has generated positive reviews from most employees. However, one city councilman is hoping to put a stop to vaccine stickers.
Small group of parents rally against masks outside Tustin School Board
Groups of parents gathered outside the Tustin School Board to protest against the classroom mask mandates.
Montclair's vaccine sticker rule getting positive review among many city workers, 1 city councilman opposing
The new city rule has generated positive reviews from most employees. However, one city councilman is hoping to put a stop to vaccine stickers.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
California orders all state workers, health care workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly
California officials on Monday said that all state employees and health care workers must submit proof of vaccination or they will be required to wear a mask at work and get tested for COVID-19 twice a week.
COVID-19 surge: Louisiana hospital forced to halt nonemergency surgeries
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
Moderna to add more children to COVID-19 vaccine studies at FDA’s request
The company said it is in talks with the Food and Drug Administration to enroll more study participants under age 12.
'Let Them Breathe' says science supports their claim
A group wants schools to let the parents decide for their children if they should or should not wear masks in class.
Nearly 500 San Francisco bars may check customers' COVID vaccination status
In an effort to curb infections and protect workers, patrons must show proof that they are fully vaccinated or present a 72-hour negative COVID test to eat or drink indoors.
Parents sue California over school mask mandate
Parents from California filed a lawsuit against Governor Newsom and state health officials over school mask mandate during the fall semester.
California orders all state workers, health care workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly
All state employees and all workers at hospitals and health care facilities across California will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and those who are unable or refuse to do so will have to be tested at least once a week.
Los Angeles County sees rising COVID-19 hospitalizations
Los Angeles County reported 2,089 new cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths Sunday, though officials said the number of cases and deaths likely reflect reporting delays over the weekend.
COVID-19 hospitalizations rising across Southern California
The number of people hospitalized due to the coronavirus continue to rise across Southern California.
Over 50 US medical groups call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of health care workers
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.
Fauci: US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States is in an ``unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant.
Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.