Vaccine supply on the rise in LA County, with largest allotment next week

Vaccine supply on the rise in LA County, with largest allotment next week

In what Los Angeles County officials hope is the beginning of the end of severe COVID-19 vaccine shortages, the county next week will receive its largest vaccine allotment to date, with nearly two-thirds of the supply being used to administer first doses.

In what Los Angeles County officials hope is the beginning of the end of severe COVID-19 vaccine shortages, the county next week will receive its largest vaccine allotment to date, with nearly two-thirds of the supply being used to administer first doses.

COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam

COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam

Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says

States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says

The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.

The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.

‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings

‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings

The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”

The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”

California theme parks, outdoor venues allowed to reopen once county enters red tier

California theme parks, outdoor venues allowed to reopen once county enters red tier

Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.

Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.

Gov. Newsom signs return-to-school incentive legislation in California

Gov. Newsom signs return-to-school incentive legislation in California

The bill does not order school districts to resume in-person instruction and it does not say parents must send their kids back to the classroom if they don’t want to. It also doesn't require minimum hours of in-person instruction in order to receive the money. 

The bill does not order school districts to resume in-person instruction and it does not say parents must send their kids back to the classroom if they don’t want to. It also doesn't require minimum hours of in-person instruction in order to receive the money. 

In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February

In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February

U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.

U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.

Spring Break: Officials caution against long-distance travel

Spring Break: Officials caution against long-distance travel

Health officials warned against leisure travel, in light of the upcoming Spring Break, stressing that anyone who travels out of the area is still required to quarantine for 10 days when they return to Los Angeles County.

Health officials warned against leisure travel, in light of the upcoming Spring Break, stressing that anyone who travels out of the area is still required to quarantine for 10 days when they return to Los Angeles County.

Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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
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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.

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.