Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19
President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.
Florida governor to forbid COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.
Long Beach, Glendale, Manhattan Beach, Downey school districts welcome back students for in-person learning
Long Beach Unified, Glendale Unified, Manhattan Beach Unified and Downey Unified School Districts began welcoming back students on Monday for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continued to decline across the state.
Back on campus: LAUSD announces specific dates for students to return to campus by grade
Los Angeles Unified School District's Superintendent Austin Beutner announced Monday the specific dates students will be returning to school, broken down by grade.
WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19, lab leak 'extremely unlikely'
A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.
Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic extended through June 30
The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.
Orange County may move to orange tier by Wednesday
If current COVID-19 trends continue, Orange County could graduate from the red to the orange tier under the state's blueprint for reopening the economy by Wednesday, officials said Sunday.
Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call with Trump after publicly detailing COVID-19 spread
Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.
Los Angeles County reports 538 new cases of COVID-19, 1 death reported
Los Angeles County reported 538 new cases of COVID-19 and just one additional death Sunday, though health officials said the relatively low numbers and deaths may reflect delays in weekend reporting.
Biden administration working with industry to develop COVID-19 'passports' as vaccinations progress
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Californians aged 50-64 rush to get vaccine before April 15 expansion
Before California throws open its coronavirus vaccine program to all adults on April 15, there will be a two-week window when millions of people between the ages of 50 and 64 can get their shot.
Riverside County reports another drop in COVID hospitalizations, 34 new deaths
Since the public health documentation period began in March 2020, the aggregate number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Riverside County stands at 293,831, with a total 4,248 deaths, according to the Riverside University Health System.
Thousands attend concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screening
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
Lingering COVID-19 symptoms affect middle-aged women the worst, according to studies
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Spring break travel across SoCal
Travelers were spotted on the road and at the airport as spring break kicks off for some.