Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to record videos promoting COVID-19 vaccine
The singer met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday, assisting in the administration’s efforts to get more youth vaccinated against COVID-19.
Los Angeles County has 5th straight day of 1,000 COVID-19 cases
Los Angeles County reported 1,103 new COVID cases, lifting the cumulative total from throughout the pandemic to 1,259,772. The county also reported 12 new fatalities due to the virus, increasing the death toll to 24,554.
93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new record
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
'Joints for Jabs': Long Beach groups encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations
The groups plan to lawfully distribute tokens that are redeemable for one free pre-rolled joint on Saturday, July 24, to Long Beach residents 21 and older who get vaccinated at a one-day pop-up clinic at Houghton Park.
July 4 festivities in 2021 caused worst air since Bobcat Fire
The South Coast Air Quality Management District said that air quality after this year's Fourth of July festivities was the worst in the region since the Bobcat Fire last September, and showed the second highest pollution levels for Independence Day in the last decade.
Mayor of Lancaster proposes plan that certain city employees be vaccinated or face suspension
The mayor of Lancaster is proposing a plan that may require certain city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face suspension.
New daily COVID-19 cases in US have doubled in past 3 weeks
New COVID-19 cases per day in the U.S. have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.
What are California’s new virus rules for public schools?
The California Department of Public Health has updated its coronavirus rules for public schools.
Wrong patient gets kidney at Ohio hospital
An Ohio hospital has acknowledged that a patient received a new kidney meant for someone else.
Death toll climbs to 92 after fire at Iraq hospital COVID-19 ward
At least 92 people were killed and dozens injured in a fire that tore through the COVID-19 ward at a hospital in Iraq.
Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
Amazon to hire over 100,000 US veterans and military spouses by 2024
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Papa John's to lay out $2.5M in hiring, referral, appreciation bonuses
Employees who already work at Papa John's are eligible for up to $400 in appreciation bonuses.
Pfizer to discuss booster shots with US health officials Monday
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Unvaccinated woman, 90, died with double variant infection, European researchers say
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
LA County reports rising COVID transmission among the unvaccinated young
Los Angeles County's spike in coronavirus cases continue to climb as officials reported another 1,094 new cases of COVID-19 and eight additional deaths.
Study: COVID causes brain changes
New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.