Fauci doubles down on claim that attacking him is an attack on science
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top disease expert in the U.S., appeared to double down on recent comments he made that attacks on him are essentially attacks on science.
House Dems call on JPMorgan Chase to refund pandemic-era overdraft fees
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing home deaths increased 32% in 2020 amid pandemic, report finds
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Employers urged to verify workers’ vax status despite honor system
Employers are required to document the vaccination status of workers -- however, those workers are allowed to simply “self-attest” that they are vaccinated, rather than providing actual documentation.
Poor sleep in older adults linked to higher risk of dementia, early death, study suggests
Poor sleep in older adults was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia and early death from any cause, according to new research.
Japanese baseball team surprises American, Venezuelan players separated from families with touching video
A baseball team in Japan released a touching video for their teammates who couldn't be home with their families for Father's Day.
Still Hiring: Business scrambling for applicants amid pandemic
Business owners believe the shift to work-from-home setup and the unemployment check play a role in the nationwide staff shortage.
McDonald's offering free menu item to Californians who get vaccine from restaurant's pop-up clinics
Want a COVID-19 shot to go with the order of fries? McDonald's is teaming up with the state to get Californians to add a vaccine to their lunch order.
McDonald's offering free menu item to Californians who get vaccine from restaurant's pop-up clinics
Want to add fries with the vaccine? McDonald's is teaming up with the state to get Californians to add a vaccine to their lunch order.
California to pay off past-due rent for residents, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
Delta COVID-19 variant a growing concern in Los Angeles County
Between late April and early June, 64 cases of Delta-variant COVID infections were identified among residents of Los Angeles County.
Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
California to allow digital record of coronavirus vaccination
California announced it will offer residents a digital record of their coronavirus vaccination that they can use to access businesses or events that require proof of inoculation.
Delta COVID variant expected to become dominant US strain, CDC says
The delta variant first detected in India, which has already been confirmed in Los Angeles County, will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
California: People must look for work to get jobless aid
Since the pandemic began, California — the nation’s most populous state with nearly 40 million people — has processed more than 20 million unemployment claims and paid out more than $128 billion in benefits.
U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Can vaccinated California workers part ways with masks?
California regulators have approved revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
A Cal/OSHA regulatory panel has just approved changes in California workplace masking rules, aligning more with statewide guidelines for the general public.