Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
California to set aside 40 percent of vaccine doses to vulnerable communities
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state?s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state?s economy open more quickly.
One year later: Doctors reflect on treating COVID-19 patients and saying goodbye to some who couldn't make it
FOX 11's Hal Eisner caught up with doctors who continue to treat COVID-19 patients during the ongoing pandemic.
One year later: Doctors reflect on treating COVID-19 patients and saying goodbye to some who couldn't make it
FOX 11's Hal Eisner caught up with some of the doctors who continue to treat COVID-19 patients.
Doctor in Montebello discusses with patients about importance of getting COVID-19 vaccine
As Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine is close to entering the mix of available doses, patients worry the new batch from Johnson & Johnson may not be as effective as the other vaccine brands.
Riverside County students, parents eager to get back into the classroom
‘Inch by inch’, that’s how some Riverside County residents describe the snail pace of reopening schools.
Riverside United School District inches closer to reopening
Inch by inch, that?s how some Riverside County residents describe the school district's pace of reopening classrooms.
Patients fear Johnson and Johnson vaccine may not be as effective
As Johnson and Johnson's one-shot vaccine is close to entering the mix of available doses, patients worry the new batch from Johnson and Johnson may not be as effective as the other vaccine brands.
California to set aside 40 percent of vaccine doses to vulnerable communities
California plans to set aside 40 percent of the state's vaccine doses to communities hit hardest by the virus.
California sets aside 40% doses for hardest-hit communities, creates 'vaccine equity metric'
The doses will be spread out among 400 ZIP codes with about 8 million people eligible for shots. The areas are considered most vulnerable based on metrics such as household income, education level, housing status and access to transportation.
‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
Tourism officials call on Gov. Newsom to issue guidelines for reopening of events, conventions
Tourism officials and labor groups are calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to immediately issue guidelines clarifying under what conditions business meetings, events, and conventions can resume.
When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on age
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
California Legislature OKs plan aimed at in-person learning
California lawmakers on Thursday approved a $6.6 billion plan aimed at pressuring school districts to return students to the classroom before the end of the school year.
COVID-19 numbers improve, restrictions likely to be lifted soon in LA County
Los Angeles County is on track to exit the restrictive purple tier of the state's four-level economic-reopening road map by late March. If it advances to the less-restrictive red tier, more businesses could be cleared to open.
Universal Studios Hollywood to reopen with outdoor dining, shopping experience
Theme park enthusiasts will officially be able to get a taste of Universal Studios Hollywood when it takes its first step toward reopening with an outdoor dining and shopping experience beginning March 12.
California amusement parks face 'slow and difficult' recovery after year-long closure
This month marks one year since Disneyland indefinitely closed its gates due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, California's amusement parks are on track to be the last to reopen across the United States.
California to allot 40% of vaccine doses to vulnerable areas
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state’s economy open more quickly.