UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic
Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds
The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.
Orange County reports 248 new cases of COVID-19, drop in hospitalizations
Orange County reported 248 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths, along with another drop in coronavirus hospitalizations.
The Issue Is: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Carla Marinucci, John Myers
This week, Elex caught up with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss vaccine passports and the future of masking. Politico's Carla Marinucci and LA Times' John Myers also stopped by to discuss the effort to recall Gov. Newsom and VP Kamala Harris' return to Oakland.
The Issue Is: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Carla Marinucci, John Myers
This week, Elex caught up with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss vaccine passports and the future of masking. Politico's Carla Marinucci and LA Times' John Myers also stopped by to discuss the effort to recall Gov. Newsom and VP Kamala Harris' return to Oakland.
California to allow indoor concerts, performances as virus cases plummet
To attend, people will have to either be tested or show proof of full vaccination. How many people can attend gatherings will depend on the level of restrictions in place at each county.
Indoor events to return to California
Beginning April 15, the state will allow for concerts, receptions, conferences as well as live sporting events to be held indoors.
CSU Dominguez Hill police corporal dies of COVID-19 complications
The Cal State University Dominguez Hills community is mourning the loss of one of its own.
California to allow indoor concerts, conferences, live events beginning April 15
Beginning April 15, the state will allow for concerts, receptions, conferences as well as live sporting events to be held indoors.
What's next for NBA, NHL fans as California will soon allow fans to gather at indoor arenas?
Exciting times for Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Ducks fans as California will soon give teams the green light to have fans in the stands at indoor arenas.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
Arrest of Tinhorn Flats co-owner doesn't stop restaurant from staying open in ongoing battle with city
The co-owner of the Tinhorn Flats restaurant in Burbank was arrested Thursday night after spending much of the day (and the last couple of months) sticking it to the city of Burbank.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments available at Walmart, Sam's Club stores in Southland
Coronavirus vaccination appointments are available at 137 Walmart and Neighborhood Market stores and six Sam's Clubs in California, including 21 locations in Los Angeles County and four in Orange County, the company announced on Thursday.
Guests rejoice after 'Thrill Capital of the World' Six Flags Magic Mountain reopens
Six Flags Magic Mountain became the first amusement park in SoCal to reopen with rides since the pandemic shut down theme parks.