Health

Gov. Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency to Support State’s Response to Monkeypox

To expand vaccination efforts, the proclamation enables Emergency Medical Services or EMS personnel to administer monkeypox vaccines that are approved…

3 years ago

Indoor Masking Strongly Advised to Protect Most Vulnerable Residents

And while LA County still is in this surge, indoor masking is very strongly advised everywhere else: in shared office…

3 years ago

LA County Vaccination Sites To Start Administering Novavax Vaccine Beginning Aug. 3

Residents 18 years and older can get the Novavax vaccine, which is a two-dose primary series, with the second dose…

3 years ago

Long Beach: Infant Formula Distribution; LB Resource Line; & 3 Libraries Temporarily Offer To-Go Service

The formula will be distributed to eligible families in Long Beach and surrounding LA County cities beginning Aug. 2, at…

3 years ago

ALERT: City of Carson Notified of Air Pollutant Discharge Under Investigation

Parter, located at 17015 Kingsview Avenue in Carson is under investigation for Ethylene Oxide or EtO emissions.  EtO is a…

3 years ago

Gov. Newsom Calls for Bold Actions To Accelerate Toward Climate Goals

Last month, Governor Newsom signed a state budget that will make it easier to bring clean energy projects online, speeding…

3 years ago

LA County Sees High COVID-19 Community Level, Common-Sense Steps Slow the Spread

iven the results from a recent large study among veterans that identified increased risks to health created by repeat infections,…

3 years ago

BA.5 Fuels Increase in COVID Metrics; Residents in High Poverty Areas Hospitalized At Faster Rate

The highly infectious BA.5 subvariant is fueling the rapid spread of COVID-19, leading to increases in Los Angeles County cases,…

3 years ago

Public Health Expands Monkeypox Vaccination Eligibility

Beginning July 20, monkeypox vaccine will be available for gay men, bisexual men, men having sex with men, and transgender…

3 years ago

Her Ex-Husband Is Suing a Clinic Over the Abortion She Had Four Years Ago

Experts say the Arizona lawsuit shows how civil suits could be used to intimidate providers and punish people who’ve had…

3 years ago