Hospital patient overflow sites ready to go in Riverside County
With hospital ICU capacity nearing disturbing levels, Newsom announced that medical surge facilities are on standby to open and provide additional space if needed.
Poll: One-third of African Americans say someone close to them has died of COVID-19
A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.
US reports more COVID-19 deaths in single day than over 100 countries have since pandemic began
The U.S. recorded more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.
Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Los Angeles County sets another record for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Los Angeles County set another grim record Thursday, breaking a two-day-old record for newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, while hospitalizations due to the virus also reached another pandemic high, continuing a steady upward climb.
Orange County reports record-breaking number of COVID-19 hospitalizations
Orange County set a new record Thursday for COVID-19 patients hospitalized -- 735 -- with 179 of those patients in intensive care units, which is nearing a mid-July high.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announces new stay-at-home order
Again citing rising coronavirus hospitalizations anddeaths over the past month, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced plans for a "regional stay-at-home order" that will be implemented in areas running low on intensive-care unit beds and force the closures of some businesses.
Bush, Obama, Clinton say they’d get COVID-19 vaccine publicly to boost confidence
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
40 million Californians could face new stay-at-home order
Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.
US COVID-19 deaths top 3,100 in single day, hospitalizations reach record 100K
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas defends voting to ban outdoor dining
Longtime Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is leaving his post on Sunday and will assume his new duties as a Los Angeles City Councilman beginning December 13. He spoke to FOX 11’s Hal Eisner about his support for the current outdoor dining ban given the recent surge of COVID-19 cases.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
Justices order review of California virus restrictions for churches
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a lower federal court to reexamine California restrictions on indoor religious services in areas hard hit by the coronavirus in light of the justices’ recent ruling in favor of churches and synagogues in New York.
California hits virus-case record; governor's staff tests positive
New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.
Mayor Garcetti issues LA safer-at-home order similar to county's
As California continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued a citywide safer-at-home order.
San Gabriel Valley family tests positive for COVID-19 while facing homelessness
A couple tested positive for COVID-19 while also facing homelessness. Now, they're living under separate roofs from their 2-year-old son.
Changes to testing center that was disrupting neighborhood
People living near the testing center previously told FOX 11 the COVID-19 testing lines blocked the driveways to their homes.
Garcetti says he hopes COVID-19 financial burdens won't force city layoffs
Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday he hopes laying off city employees, including Los Angeles Police Department personnel, will be a last-resort measure, but the city is prepared to do so amid financial struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
23-year-old man suffers mini-stroke during COVID-19 battle
A Valley man shares his story after learning he suffered a mini-stroke during his battle against COVID-19.
LA County Supervisor weighs in on outdoor dining ban
FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with a county leader to hear his thoughts on the controversial ban.