Delta variant detected in Long Beach, health department says
The Long Beach Health Department is alerting the public about the discovery of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the city.
The Long Beach Health Department is alerting the public about the discovery of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the city.
Delta variant detected in Long Beach, health department says
The Long Beach Health Department is alerting the public about the discovery of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the city.
The Long Beach Health Department is alerting the public about the discovery of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the city.
Frustrated California parents plan to sue over school mask mandates: 'We're seeing our kids suffering'
Parents slammed Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a "fake governor" for not following the the science for "most" of the pandemic.
Parents slammed Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a "fake governor" for not following the the science for "most" of the pandemic.
LA County votes to extend eviction moratorium through Sept. 30
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to extend a local rent eviction moratorium through Sept. 30.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to extend a local rent eviction moratorium through Sept. 30.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines likely offer long-lasting protection, study finds
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
As delta variant rises globally, US targeting younger adults for vaccines
Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.
Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.
US blood banks hit ‘unprecedented’ critical shortage
The American Red Cross and other organizations are warning Americans about a critical blood shortage and are soliciting donations to help increase the supply.
The American Red Cross and other organizations are warning Americans about a critical blood shortage and are soliciting donations to help increase the supply.
Delta variant: WHO urges vaccinated people to still wear masks, distance
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”
Struggling LA residents describe eviction moratorium as lifesaver during pandemic
Two people LA County residents share their perspectives hoping to generate a better understanding amongst people about the need for the moratorium.
Two people LA County residents share their perspectives hoping to generate a better understanding amongst people about the need for the moratorium.
Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
California extends eviction ban, state to pay back rent for tenants, Newsom says
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
Resources for dealing with PTSD
If you or someone you know is suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, we point you to some organizations that can help.
If you or someone you know is suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, we point you to some organizations that can help.
Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
COVID-19 delta variant reported after outdoor Euro 2020 match, health officials say
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.
San Francisco will require all city employees to be vaccinated or they could get fired
The new policy makes San Francisco the first city or county in California — and probably the U.S. — to mandate COVID vaccinations for all government employees.
The new policy makes San Francisco the first city or county in California — and probably the U.S. — to mandate COVID vaccinations for all government employees.
US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Philippines president threatens to arrest refusers of COVID-19 vaccine
“I’ll have you arrested and I’ll inject the vaccine in your butt,” Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to arrest people refusing a COVID-19 shot and inject them with the vaccine himself.
“I’ll have you arrested and I’ll inject the vaccine in your butt,” Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to arrest people refusing a COVID-19 shot and inject them with the vaccine himself.