Sheriff Villanueva: Wearing masks indoors is not backed by science, contradicts CDC guidelines
The sheriff said that while the LA County Health Department has authority to enforce the order, the "underfunded/defunded Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will not expend our limited resources and instead ask for voluntary compliance."
The sheriff said that while the LA County Health Department has authority to enforce the order, the "underfunded/defunded Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will not expend our limited resources and instead ask for voluntary compliance."
Bay Area residents urged to resume wearing face masks while indoors
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma counties and Berkeley issued the mask recommendation. Only Napa and Solano counties did not join.
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma counties and Berkeley issued the mask recommendation. Only Napa and Solano counties did not join.
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 likely approved later this year, FDA says
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
FDA to decide on full approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by January
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Dallas resident has Monkeypox; believed to be first-ever case in Texas
Dallas County Health and Human Services reports the person who tested positive is now isolated at the hospital to prevent the spread of the virus and is in stable condition.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reports the person who tested positive is now isolated at the hospital to prevent the spread of the virus and is in stable condition.
Las Vegas: People recommended to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status
Masks are back in Las Vegas, where regional health officials pointed Friday to a rising number of coronavirus cases and advised everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear facial coverings in crowded indoor places.
Masks are back in Las Vegas, where regional health officials pointed Friday to a rising number of coronavirus cases and advised everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear facial coverings in crowded indoor places.
COVID-19 becoming ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’, CDC director says
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
Discarded masks, gloves significant source of beach pollution, report says
Discarded masks and gloves contributed to the nearly 90% of all items removed from beaches across the U.S. being plastic.
Discarded masks and gloves contributed to the nearly 90% of all items removed from beaches across the U.S. being plastic.
Long Beach masks: Residents to be required to mask up indoors regardless of vaccination status
Long Beach officials are ordering residents to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. Health officials said the city has seen a 288% increase in average daily COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks.
Long Beach officials are ordering residents to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. Health officials said the city has seen a 288% increase in average daily COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks.
LA County's new mask mandate could have major impacts on the nightlife industry
Los Angeles County is reinstating its mask mandate in indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, and the decision is likely to have major impacts on the nightlife industry, which already suffered a year of full closure amid the pandemic.
Los Angeles County is reinstating its mask mandate in indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, and the decision is likely to have major impacts on the nightlife industry, which already suffered a year of full closure amid the pandemic.
Indoor mask mandate returns to Los Angeles County amid COVID-19 surge
Los Angeles County is bringing back its indoor mask mandate regardless of the residents' vaccination status.
Los Angeles County is bringing back its indoor mask mandate regardless of the residents' vaccination status.
Could ketamine be the answer to depression?
In the drug world, it is known as "Special K," but patients in our area are turning to medicinal use of ketamine to treat depression and PTSD.
In the drug world, it is known as "Special K," but patients in our area are turning to medicinal use of ketamine to treat depression and PTSD.
LA County residents react to return of indoor mask mandate, health expert says it was necessary
The news of LA County reinstating its mask mandate indoors -- regardless of vaccination status -- is sparking mixed reactions.
The news of LA County reinstating its mask mandate indoors -- regardless of vaccination status -- is sparking mixed reactions.
LA County residents react to return of indoor mask mandate, health expert says it was necessary
The news of LA County reinstating its indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status is sparking mixed reactions.
The news of LA County reinstating its indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status is sparking mixed reactions.
Could ketamine be the answer to depression?
Recently featured on former Lakers star Lamar Odom's documentary, some are turning to ketamine in hopes of treating depression.
Recently featured on former Lakers star Lamar Odom's documentary, some are turning to ketamine in hopes of treating depression.
WHO says it was 'premature' to rule out lab leak as COVID-19 origin
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
Could ketamine be the answer to depression?
Recently featured on former Lakers star Lamar Odom's documentary, some are turning to ketamine in hopes of treating depression.
Recently featured on former Lakers star Lamar Odom's documentary, some are turning to ketamine in hopes of treating depression.
LA County residents react to return of mask mandate
FOX 11's Phil Shuman caught up with Los Angeles County residents to hear their thoughts on residents being required to mask up again.
FOX 11's Phil Shuman caught up with Los Angeles County residents to hear their thoughts on residents being required to mask up again.
Los Angeles County re-implementing indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status
Los Angeles County is re-implementing a mandate requiring residents to wear masks while indoors, regardless of vaccination status as the county continues to see an increase in COVID-19 transmission, county health officials said Thursday.
Los Angeles County is re-implementing a mandate requiring residents to wear masks while indoors, regardless of vaccination status as the county continues to see an increase in COVID-19 transmission, county health officials said Thursday.
UC to require COVID vaccines for students, staff returning to campuses
The University of California will require all students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to return to campus for the fall term, the university announced Thursday.
The University of California will require all students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to return to campus for the fall term, the university announced Thursday.