LA City to end COVID-19 state of emergency in February
The Los Angeles City Council voted to end the city's state of emergency due to COVID-19 on Feb. 1, 2023.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to end the city's state of emergency due to COVID-19 on Feb. 1, 2023.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
COVID winter surge: LA County cases up by 75% in one week
The number is triple from what was reported last month.
The number is triple from what was reported last month.
LA County cases up by 75% in one week
The new infections lifted the county's overall total from throughout the pandemic to 3,565,418.
The new infections lifted the county's overall total from throughout the pandemic to 3,565,418.
COVID cases surging in LA County as possible return of indoor mask mandate looms
The possible return of an indoor mask mandate in Los Angeles County due to rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continues to loom as more than 10,000 new cases were reported over just a three-day period.
The possible return of an indoor mask mandate in Los Angeles County due to rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continues to loom as more than 10,000 new cases were reported over just a three-day period.
LA County COVID cases keep rising
Los Angeles County reported more than 10,000 new COVID-19 infections from a three-day period ending Monday, continuing an upward trend in cases that has also pushed up virus-related hospitalizations.
Los Angeles County reported more than 10,000 new COVID-19 infections from a three-day period ending Monday, continuing an upward trend in cases that has also pushed up virus-related hospitalizations.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
SoCal facing children's medication shortages
Pharmacies across Southern California are seeing shortages of cough medicines, pain relievers and more as flu season continues to pick up.
Pharmacies across Southern California are seeing shortages of cough medicines, pain relievers and more as flu season continues to pick up.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
LA County continues to see rising COVID-19 hospitalizations
Health officials said previously that roughly 40% of the patients were actually admitted for COVID-related issues, while the rest were admitted for other reasons but tested positive at the hospital.
Health officials said previously that roughly 40% of the patients were actually admitted for COVID-related issues, while the rest were admitted for other reasons but tested positive at the hospital.
US flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity, CDC says
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
Indoor mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID transmission, Ferrer says
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Special Report: Dr. Nina Shapiro on LA County possibly bringing back indoor mask mandate ? again
The Special Report was joined by Dr. Nina Shapiro on LA County possibly bringing back the indoor mask mandate -- again.
The Special Report was joined by Dr. Nina Shapiro on LA County possibly bringing back the indoor mask mandate -- again.
Riverside County baby dies of suspected RSV case
A baby boy from Riverside County has died from a possible case of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
A baby boy from Riverside County has died from a possible case of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Child under 10 dies in Riverside County's first flu-related death
A child from Riverside County is the first reported flu-related death in the area. In addition to the flu, the child, who was under 10, tested positive for RSV.
A child from Riverside County is the first reported flu-related death in the area. In addition to the flu, the child, who was under 10, tested positive for RSV.
Ferrer: Mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID-transmission level
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer warned indoor masking may once again return if Los Angeles County reaches a high COVID-19 transmission level.
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer warned indoor masking may once again return if Los Angeles County reaches a high COVID-19 transmission level.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
COVID-19 cases spiking in LA County as cold weather returns
Los Angeles County reported 4,353 new cases of COVID-19 in its latest data, a big spike in daily infections that underscores the seriousness of the latest cold-weather surge in transmission.
Los Angeles County reported 4,353 new cases of COVID-19 in its latest data, a big spike in daily infections that underscores the seriousness of the latest cold-weather surge in transmission.