Health

Unvaccinated People More than 29 Times More Likely to be Hospitalized with COVID-19

The report showed fully vaccinated people with COVID-19 infection were significantly less likely than unvaccinated persons to be hospitalized, to…

4 years ago

Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant Reports Release of Acidic Treated Wastewater into the Ocean

Public Health tested the ocean waters in the surrounding areas and concluded that pH levels were normal. Beachgoers are still…

4 years ago

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Full Approval from FDA; Healthcare Facility Vaccine Verification Compliance Begins

FDA approved the license for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of…

4 years ago

Vaccinated Continue to be Protected from COVID-19

The data shows as of Aug. 7, unvaccinated younger adults between the ages of 18 to 49 were 25 times…

4 years ago

Which Pieces of Paper Mean Something?

“You’re trying to figure out which piece of paper means something,” said my cousin, when I told him my mother…

4 years ago

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