Military medics deploy in California, Texas as virus surges

Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.

Manhattan Beach to fine people for not wearing masks
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Manhattan Beach became?the latest Southern California city to begin issuing citations to residents who don't wear a face-covering in public when required to, city officials said.

Riverside Community Hospital workers claim unsafe working conditions
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Workers at a Riverside hospital plan to picket over what they say are unsafe working conditions and a lack of personal protection equipment.

No Mask, No Taco: Hugo's Taco stand to reopen Studio City location

One of LA’s oldest and well-known taco stands will reopen with new safety measures to keep employees safe from unruly customers angered by required coronavirus safety measures.

LA County sets new daily record for coronavirus cases

Los Angeles County is reporting 4,592 new cases of the coronavirus, the highest single-day total of the pandemic. The county is also reporting another 59 deaths from the virus.

LA County health officer: Workplaces fueling spread of coronavirus

As the coronavirus continues its spread throughout the Southland, Los Angeles County's top health officer warned Thursday that workplaces are a major source of transmission, and employers have a duty to adhere to health restrictions to protect employees.

CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.

Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week

The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.

Bank robbery suspect blames COVID-19: 'I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan'

Houston police say a bank robbery suspect handed the teller a note that said, "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply..."

Los Angeles in ‘dangerous phase’ as virus cases surge

Coronavirus cases have surged to record levels in the Los Angeles area, putting the nation’s largest county in “an alarming and dangerous phase” that if not reversed could overwhelm intensive care units and usher in more sweeping closures, health officials said Wednesday.

Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks

Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.

CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations

CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.