COVID19

California Implements First-in-the-Nation Measures to Encourage State Employees and Health Care Workers to Get Vaccinated

 The new policy for state workers went into effect Aug. 2 and testing will be phased in over the next…

4 years ago

COVID-19 burden: Latinos experience more hospitalization, death

In general, Latinos in the U.S. are healthier than whites — a phenomenon known as the “Latino paradox.”

4 years ago

L.A. County Sees Increase in COVID-19 Outbreaks

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or Public Health is currently investigating 55 ongoing outbreaks; a 25% increase…

4 years ago

As Delta Variant Circulates, Public Health Recommends Masking Indoors as a Precaution

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC noted that Delta variants are now responsible for about one in…

4 years ago

LAPD Stations Reopen to the Public

The Los Angeles Police Department Harbor Division station is open 24-hours.

4 years ago

Public Health to Host Virtual Town Hall for June 15 Reopening; Mobile Vaccination Sites Increase in L.A. County

The most powerful step to take to prevent COVID-19 infection, is getting vaccinated. As of June 4, more than 9,619,204…

4 years ago

BRIEFS: Money In LA: COVID-19 Spending, Guaranteed Income Pilot and California Jobs

The motion says that poverty alleviation is a county priority, and directs the CEO to work with key county departments…

4 years ago

Additional Variants Identified in L.A. County; Vaccines Effective in Reducing Infection Against Variants

Recent research findings provide added evidence that the currently available vaccines appear to be highly effective against the variants of…

4 years ago

Masking Requirements Remain in L.A. County

It is important to note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC announcement last week was not…

4 years ago

Youth 12+ Now Vaccine Eligible

Youth, ages 12 to 17 years old, will need parental consent in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination

4 years ago