UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
LA County reports another 12,488 COVID-19 cases, 91 additional deaths
Los Angeles County reported 12,488 new cases of COVID-19 and 91 additional deaths on Sunday.
AMC aims to sell $125M in stock due to coronavirus pandemic, say SEC filings
Movie theater intends to sell millions more shares to survive pandemic
Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.
US coronavirus death toll surpasses 350,000 as experts anticipate post-holiday surge
More than 20 million people in the country have been infected
White Memorial hospital getting help from National Guard, state, Army
Adventist Health White Memorial hospital, a facility that's been over-stretched by the COVID-19 virus and deluged with patients is getting some help now from the California National Guard, the state, and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Funeral homes in Los Angeles swamped with bodies, some taking in six times the normal amount
One funeral home in Los Angeles says they are handling 30 bodies a day. That's six times their normal rate. They're rented extra 50-foot refrigerators to hold the bodies.
Larry King reportedly hospitalized in LA with COVID-19
Broadcasting legend Larry King has reportedly been hospitalized with COVID-19.
LAFD captain dies from complications of COVID-19
The Los Angeles Fire Department is mourning one of their own after a fire captain died due to complications from COVID-19.
Steph and Ayesha Curry give Bay Area restaurant $25K New Year's surprise
Monster Pho made 24,000 meals for people in need
Orange County reports 4,406 COVID-19 cases, drop in hospitalizations
Orange County reported 4,406 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 additional deaths on Saturday, bringing the county's totals to 161,589 cases and 1,901 fatalities.
Kirk Cameron hit with backlash again for NYE prayer service amid lockdown: 'Spreading COVID cheer'
The 'Growing Pains' alum was criticized in December for hosting maskless caroling events
LA Sheriff Superspreader Task Force detains 900 during NYE party busts
The LA County Sheriff Department’s Superspreader Task Force shut down at least five New Year's Eve parties across the county, resulting in at least 900 people being detained, 90 arrests and/or citations, and the recovery of at least six guns.
Celebrities and big businesses are raising funds to help local restaurants
Micro-donors and other fundraising efforts by celebrities and big businesses have been helping struggling restaurant owners during the pandemic.
Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.
Coronavirus means life won't go back to normal until fall 2021, despite vaccines: Fauci
Top White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that life in the U.S. will not get back to normal until fall 2021 despite emergency approvals of vaccines.
COVID-19: Belgian St. Nick party for elderly leads to 27 virus deaths
Authorities in Belgium say a 27th elderly person has died in an outbreak at a nursing home from a super-spreading St. Nick party last month but hope the situation is finally under control.
LA County reports 20,414 COVID-19 cases as hospital crisis worsens
Los Angeles County reported 20,414 new cases of COVID-19 and 207 additional deaths on Friday.
NIH STUDY: Researchers find evidence to suggest COVID-19 can cause brain damage
After examining the brain tissue of 19 deceased coronavirus patients, researchers from the National Institutes of Health found blood vessel damage and inflammation in the patients’ brains.
Costa Mesa bar owner charged with illegally operating during pandemic
A local bar owner suspected of repeatedly keeping his business open during the pandemic is facing criminal charges.