CVS Health expands COVID-19 testing in California

CVS Health is expanding its COVID-19 no-cost testing program by adding 35 more test sites Friday at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thrus across California, including four locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties, amid a surge in new coronavirus cases.

Santa Monica Pier reopens to the public with modifications after 3-month closure

The Santa Monica Pier was reopened to the public Friday with additional health and safety measures in place to keep guests safe from the coronavirus after being closed for three months.

COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU cases on the rise in California

Health officials and Governor Gavin Newsom confirm hospitalizations and ICU cases from COVID-19 are on the rise in the state.

Coronavirus more likely to hospitalize or kill people with these 5 underlying conditions

As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.

Dr. Barbara Ferrer says she's concerned about the spike in COVID-19 cases in LA County

Los Angeles County Public Health Director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, said on Good Day LA Thursday, that she's concerned over the rise in COVID-19 cases the county has seen in recent days.

Who hasn't heard of COVID-19 by now? More than you think

The findings are a reminder of the huge challenges in reaching everyone in the world with information about the pandemic, much less getting them to wear face masks.

Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered

President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.

‘Face mask exemption cards’ circulating online are fake, DOJ says

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a warning regarding fake posters and flyers circulating on the internet that exempt individuals from wearing face masks in public because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Coronavirus pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy

“The Chapter 11 process will allow us to strengthen our financial structure as we recover from what has undoubtedly been the most challenging event in our company’s history” said CEO David McKillips in a prepared statement.

California farm workers strike after dozens test positive for coronavirus

A group of about 50 farm workers went on strike Thursday at a California pistachio farm, demanding free face coverings, gloves and information from the farm’s owner after they said they learned from the media that dozens of their coworkers tested positive for the coronavirus, a union official said.

All concerts canceled at Pechanga Casino for rest of 2020

Concerts scheduled for the second half of 2020 at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula will not be held, but instead will be postponed to unconfirmed dates in 2021 as a public health precaution stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced.

Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid

The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.

Gov. Gavin Newsom declares budget emergency during COVID-19 crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday declared a budget emergency to free up more money to help out during the ongoing emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Newsom declares an emergency budget to combat coronavirus crisis
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Gov.?Gavin Newsom on Thursday declared a?budget emergency to free up more money to help out during the ongoing emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bringing Back Business: JSX rolls out new safety, sterilization protocols

JSX has rolled out new and improved sterilization and safety protocols to help passengers feel comfortable while flying during the pandemic.

Trump administration retiring 13 federally operated COVID-19 testing sites amid sharp rise in cases

The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.

CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list

Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.