J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
2 new studies find UK B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant more transmissible, but not linked to COVID-19 severity
Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.
Plans continue to open more pop-up vaccine sites in LA's high-need areas despite halt of J&J vaccine
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots connected to the Johnson&Johnson vaccine, the local effort to continue prioritizing low-income and minority neighborhoods is not facing any major disruptions.
Researchers launch study on whether Apple Watch, iPhones can detect illnesses like COVID-19
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
'Zoom in a Room:' California ranks last in the country for reopening schools
California, the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country in reopening schools — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable.
Moderna CEO says company anticipates ‘a lot of variants’ of coronavirus in next year
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.
Orange County officials vow not to implement 'vaccine passport' mandates
Orange County officials are reassuring the public they will not issue any mandates regarding access to public or private places depending on a resident's vaccine status.
7-day average of daily COVID-19 cases in US above 70,000 as states reopen, life resumes amid ongoing pandemic
As states continue to reopen, daily coronavirus cases in the United States are beginning to rise again, triggering worry among experts of a new COVID-19 surge.
California to shut 2nd prison as inmate population dwindles
The California Correctional Center in Susanville will close by July 2022, officials said, the second such prison closure announced in recent months. The changes have inmates’ attorneys worrying that crowding could eventually again become a problem.
Social media calls to save Cinerama Dome grow following theater closures announcement
There are calls on social media from people in and outside of Hollywood to save the Arclight Cinemas and Pacific Theaters following the closure announcement.
Johnson & Johnson placed on pause amid rare blood clot concerns in women
Health officials across Southern California placed a pause on using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until further notice after federal health officials made the recommendation to do so following reports the vaccine causes adverse reactions.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine investigated by CDC after rare blood clot reports in women
FOX 11 asked neurologists to see if women should be worried about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
NFL to restrict access of team employees who refuse COVID-19 vaccine without ‘bona fide’ reason
The NFL is requiring certain team employees to have a “bona fide” reason to forego the COVID-19 vaccine or get barred from restricted areas.
SoCalGas invites Los Angeles area restaurants to apply for pandemic relief
The Southern California Gas Co. on Tuesday invited Los Angeles County restaurants to apply for pandemic relief through the California Restaurant Foundation's Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, which was co-founded by the utility.
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial after US recommends investigation of rare clotting reports
Johnson & Johnson said it will pause an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials recommended the action in the wake of six reported U.S. cases of a rare type of blood clotting following vaccination.
SoFi Stadium to host global concert to promote worldwide COVID-19 vaccinations
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will play host to an all-star concert that will be broadcast and streamed worldwide as part of a global effort to inspire confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and encourage people to be inoculated, organizers announced Tuesday.
Mick Jagger, Dave Grohl collaborate on pandemic anthem about coming out of COVID-19 lockdown
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have teamed up for a hard-rock pandemic anthem called “Eazy Sleazy.”
Newsom: J&J vaccine pause won’t affect California reopening
State officials directed counties and other providers on Tuesday to halt use of the vaccine per federal recommendation. But Gov. Gavin Newsom said he does not expect the halt to “materially impact our ability to fulfill our expectations
Georgia site stops Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after adverse reactions
A Georgia COVID-19 vaccination site is pausing using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after multiple people experienced adverse reactions.
SoCal, state health officials call for 'pause' of J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Health officials across Southern California announced on Tuesday they will "pause" the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until further notice after federal health officials made the recommendation to do so following reports the vaccine causes adverse reactions.