Nurse: Who am I to decide who gets to say goodbye to dying COVID-19 patient?
An ICU nurse choked back tears through much of the interview, speaking thoughtfully about the burden and privilege of helping COVID-19 patients. One of the hardest parts of her job over the last year was?telling the families of a terminal COVID-19 patient, that only one person could be in the room to say goodbye.
An ICU nurse choked back tears through much of the interview, speaking thoughtfully about the burden and privilege of helping COVID-19 patients. One of the hardest parts of her job over the last year was?telling the families of a terminal COVID-19 patient, that only one person could be in the room to say goodbye.
Nurses face battle with physical, mental burnout during ongoing pandemic
Many of our heroes in the frontline are suffering from physical and mental burnout due to the ongoing pandemic.
Many of our heroes in the frontline are suffering from physical and mental burnout due to the ongoing pandemic.
Caltech grads won't be able to physically walk up to get diploma, families can't sit on campus field
Family members will not be allowed to watch Caltech's graduation in-person, according to the school's ceremony plans.
Family members will not be allowed to watch Caltech's graduation in-person, according to the school's ceremony plans.
Moderna to supply 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries through WHO initiative
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
Los Angeles Public Library to offer limited in-person services starting Monday
The Los Angeles Public Library began a phased reopening of the Central Library and 37 other branches for in-person services on Monday.
The Los Angeles Public Library began a phased reopening of the Central Library and 37 other branches for in-person services on Monday.
Playgrounds reopen at LAUSD elementary schools, early education centers
Playgrounds at all Los Angeles Unified elementary schools and early education centers reopened Monday after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Playgrounds at all Los Angeles Unified elementary schools and early education centers reopened Monday after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands attend music festival without masks, social distancing as part of UK COVID-19 research project
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
Treating sleep apnea in older adults may reduce risk of dementia, study finds
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
New Beverly Cinema to reopen June 1
The New Beverly Cinema will reopen next month after being closed for more than one year due to the coronavirus.
The New Beverly Cinema will reopen next month after being closed for more than one year due to the coronavirus.
US to begin world trade talks to more widely distribute COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. has been criticized for focusing first on vaccinating Americans, particularly as its vaccine supply begins to outpace demand and doses approved for use elsewhere in the world but not in the U.S. sit idle.
The U.S. has been criticized for focusing first on vaccinating Americans, particularly as its vaccine supply begins to outpace demand and doses approved for use elsewhere in the world but not in the U.S. sit idle.
Retired teacher rakes in nearly 50k renting his pool during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ned Gilardino is swimming in a new revenue stream after renting his pool and making nearly $50,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ned Gilardino is swimming in a new revenue stream after renting his pool and making nearly $50,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior COVID-19 infection boosts immune response to variants after one dose of Pfizer vaccine, UK study finds
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
Dodgers to offer seating for fully vaccinated fans
Following a sold-out trial run last weekend, the Dodgers have announced the team will offer dedicated seating sections during its upcoming homestand for fans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Following a sold-out trial run last weekend, the Dodgers have announced the team will offer dedicated seating sections during its upcoming homestand for fans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
VAX LIVE: SoFi Stadium hosts concert feat. H.E.R., Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez with fans in the stands
After a season of hosting NFL games with empty seats, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will finally make a major public debut Sunday evening, hosting thousands of fully vaccinated spectators for a charity concert aimed at boosting confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and raising funds for vaccination efforts worldwide.
After a season of hosting NFL games with empty seats, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will finally make a major public debut Sunday evening, hosting thousands of fully vaccinated spectators for a charity concert aimed at boosting confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and raising funds for vaccination efforts worldwide.
LA County turns to mobile vaccination clinics to help with vaccination decline
Dr. Ferrer says county-operated vaccine sites saw sharp drops in people coming in for their first dose.
Dr. Ferrer says county-operated vaccine sites saw sharp drops in people coming in for their first dose.
Los Angeles County removes hours restrictions for bars, breweries, wineries
Those looking to grab drinks (responsibly) in LA County can now keep their tabs open a little longer.
Those looking to grab drinks (responsibly) in LA County can now keep their tabs open a little longer.
Already received your 3rd stimulus check? A bonus payment could be on the way
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
TSA to extend mask requirements for all travelers through September
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.