Health

Information About Booster Shots For Long Beach Residents

Long Beach For those who are immunocompromised, booster shots are available now

4 years ago

Los Angeles County Health Officer Order Modified to Require Masking at Outdoor Mega Events

As the highly infectious Delta variant continues to spread, wearing masks regardless of vaccination status indoors and in crowded settings,…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Cases Increase Among Pregnant Women, Public Health Encourages Vaccinations Among Expectant/New Moms

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or Public Health encourages pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding to…

4 years ago

Gov. Newsom Takes Action Supporting Hospitals and Schools Amid Delta Variant Impacts

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to ensure the state’s health care facilities continue to have the staffing and…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Vaccine Additional Third Dose Approved for Certain Immunocompromised Residents

Los Angeles County began administering third doses of vaccines to those who qualify Aug. 14

4 years ago

You Are Four Times Less Likely to Get Infected with COVID-19 When Fully Vaccinated — and 14 Times Less Likely to Be Hospitalized

This data provides significant reassurance that fully vaccinated people remain at relatively low risk for becoming infected with COVID-19 and…

4 years ago

Cases at Skilled Nursing Facilities Increase, Public Health Encourage Visitors to be Fully Vaccinated

The State also requires visitors to healthcare facilities, including visiting staff, to show proof of full vaccination or a negative…

4 years ago

EPA Levies Penalties For Lead-Related Violations In L.A. Schools

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the United States, and between 2018 and 2021 94% of firms inspected…

4 years ago

Vaccinated People Remain Well Protected from Severe COVID-19 Illness; LA County to Align with State on Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers

This compelling evidence shows that fully vaccinated people remain at low risk for becoming infected and even lower risk for…

4 years ago

Supervisors Vote to Examine Options for Proof of Vaccination Requirement for Certain Indoor Public Settings

The report due back will assess policies adopted by other jurisdictions, consider whether a possible policy should require proof of…

4 years ago