L.A. County tightens COVID-19 restrictions today: What you need to know
4 years, 1 month ago

L.A. County tightens COVID-19 restrictions today: What you need to know

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People participate in a weekly tai chi class at Dr. Paul Carlson Memorial Park in Culver City on Sunday. Los Angeles County’s new stay-at-home order goes into effect Monday, but socially distanced outdoor recreation is still allowed. Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said officials hope the more narrowly tailored restrictions will be sufficient to slow the spread of the coronavirus without having to give way to stricter measures. GATHERINGS: For the first time since early October, most gatherings among people from different households in L.A. County are again officially prohibited, with the exception of outdoor religious gatherings and outdoor political protests. RESTAURANTS: Under a different order that went into effect Wednesday, restaurants in most of L.A. County can offer only takeout and pickup service; outdoor dining areas were ordered shut Wednesday night, except in the city of Pasadena, which has its own independent public health department.

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L.A. County COVID cases, hospitalizations rise amid FLiRT variants summer uptick
7 months ago

L.A. County COVID cases, hospitalizations rise amid FLiRT variants summer uptick

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Some people wear masks at commencement ceremonies at UCLA. If positive, it’s likely you’re more likely to infect others Keep your distance from other people Increase air circulation by opening windows, turn on air purifiers and gather outdoors if meeting with people Stick with enhanced hygiene — washing and sanitizing hands often, cleaning high-touch surfaces and covering coughs and sneezes …

‘The pandemic isn’t over.’ Coronavirus cases in L.A. County keep rising
1 year, 4 months ago

‘The pandemic isn’t over.’ Coronavirus cases in L.A. County keep rising

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Experts say travel, the back-to-school season and new Omicron subvariants are the likely reasons why coronavirus cases are continuing to rise locally and across the nation. New outbreaks have been reported in Los Angeles County’s nursing homes, and one Hollywood studio temporarily imposed a mask mandate after several employees were infected. “While hospitalizations are increasing, the current levels are still …

Could Fourth of July trigger a summer COVID-19 surge? What L.A. County data show
1 year, 6 months ago

Could Fourth of July trigger a summer COVID-19 surge? What L.A. County data show

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Summer has been a fraught and cautious time in the pandemic era, with travel and gatherings for holidays and vacation fueling COVID-19 spikes each of the last three years. The average number of coronavirus-positive people in L.A. County’s hospitals also has continued to decline or hold stable at relatively low levels. L.A. County reported 36 COVID-19 deaths for the most …

L.A. County relaxes universal mask recommendation as COVID eases
1 year, 11 months ago

L.A. County relaxes universal mask recommendation as COVID eases

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Kevin Guerrero, left, and Rafael Guerrero relax as they sit next to their shopping bags at the Glendale Galleria. L.A. County had strongly recommended universal indoor masking in public settings since mid-November, when its coronavirus case rate topped 100 cases a week for every 100,000 residents, a level that is considered high. For weeks, L.A. County reached a plateau, with …

A ‘very different January’: L.A. County drops to low COVID community level
1 year, 11 months ago

A ‘very different January’: L.A. County drops to low COVID community level

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A pooled coronavirus testing area is seen at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on Jan. 2. “We’re not seeing the post-holiday spike that was expected by the end of the first week in January,” L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Thursday. On a per capita basis, that’s 76 cases a week for every 100,000 …

L.A. County COVID-19 deaths hit a new winter high. Why?
2 years ago

L.A. County COVID-19 deaths hit a new winter high. Why?

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Claire Altieri sets up a testing site for coronavirus variants at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday. “Deaths are high, and it’s really upsetting,” L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Thursday. COVID-19 “did seem relatively flat over the holidays,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan said during a webinar Tuesday, and officials are hopeful …

Workers in L.A. County should wear masks indoors to prevent COVID surge, officials say
2 years ago

Workers in L.A. County should wear masks indoors to prevent COVID surge, officials say

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Faced with the possibility of another COVID-19 surge stemming from parties and travel over the winter holiday season, Los Angeles County health officials are urging workers and students to wear masks in indoor public settings for at least 10 days once they return to work and school. “The holiday season by its very nature brings increased risk of exposure, including …

Weekly L.A. County COVID deaths top summer surge. ‘There’s a whole lot of winter left’
2 years ago

Weekly L.A. County COVID deaths top summer surge. ‘There’s a whole lot of winter left’

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Registered nurse Shawna Gibson prepares an IV and medications for a coronavirus-positive patient at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles in 2021. “With every increase in cases for the last almost three years, a few weeks later, we’ve always seen a corresponding increase in death,” county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Thursday. “It’s tragic, but we know that when …

L.A. County coronavirus threat eases for now, but a second wave after Christmas possible
2 years ago

L.A. County coronavirus threat eases for now, but a second wave after Christmas possible

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Coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County have stabilized, pushing off the prospect of a new indoor mask mandate shortly after New Year’s Day. Coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County have stabilized, pushing off the prospect of a new indoor mask mandate shortly after New Year’s Day, but a second wave associated with Christmas and other gatherings remains possible. On Thursday, …

L.A. County hits high COVID-19 community level, but mask mandate far from certain
2 years, 1 month ago

L.A. County hits high COVID-19 community level, but mask mandate far from certain

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Los Angeles County has again entered the high COVID-19 community level, further indication that the continuing spike in cases is starting to exert pressure on the region’s hospitals. L.A. County hasn’t been in the high COVID-19 community level since summer, the last time when it appeared a mask mandate might be imminent. The county’s move into the high COVID-19 community …

How close is L.A. County to a new COVID-19 mask mandate? Here is what we know
2 years, 1 month ago

How close is L.A. County to a new COVID-19 mask mandate? Here is what we know

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Michele Crossan, right, checks the temperature of Los Angeles County polling station staff members in Norwalk on Nov. 3. CASES: L.A. County’s coronavirus case rate has been increasing since late October and is now triple what it was in the autumn low. Should hospital measures worsen, L.A. County could be on track for the return of a mandatory mask mandate …

L.A. County COVID surge raises prospect of return to indoor masking order
2 years, 1 month ago

L.A. County COVID surge raises prospect of return to indoor masking order

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Herb Smith, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Mission, gives masks to Carmen Santiago and Juanita Glover, left, on skid row in downtown Los Angeles in this 2020 photo. “These numbers clearly demonstrate that COVID is still with us,” L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Thursday. “It would mean that hospitalizations are really going up very, very …

L.A. County coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rising as Thanksgiving nears
2 years, 2 months ago

L.A. County coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rising as Thanksgiving nears

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Maria Mejia, second from right, and Vivian Ramirez, right, both Soledad Enrichment Action community health workers, distribute COVID-19-related resources at a supermarket on Whittier Boulevard in Los Angeles on Oct. 24. “This low number is worrying, especially given the possibility of a winter surge fueled by new strains of the virus that are very infectious,” county Public Health Director Barbara …

L.A. County gives COVID shots at home. Advocates fear ‘people just don’t know about this’
2 years, 2 months ago

L.A. County gives COVID shots at home. Advocates fear ‘people just don’t know about this’

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Licensed vocational nurse Angela Tapia prepares a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccine at the home of Louis Salazar Jr., 64, left, and his father, Louis Salazar Sr., 90. My concern is, how many more people don’t know about the program?” And with winter approaching, “there is concern that the surge is coming — and that there’s going to …

California enjoying ‘good COVID weather’ now. But a tough winter could be coming
2 years, 3 months ago

California enjoying ‘good COVID weather’ now. But a tough winter could be coming

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Metro Chief Executive Stephanie Wiggins, left, and other passengers wear masks while inside a Metro train in August as it leaves the Expo/Crenshaw station in Los Angeles. “If our vaccinations don’t work, because we have a new variant or the new variant evades a lot of protections, you’re going to want to put your mask back on, because that’s going …

L.A. County could soon drop this key COVID mask rule. Here’s why
2 years, 4 months ago

L.A. County could soon drop this key COVID mask rule. Here’s why

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Los Angeles County’s requirement that riders wear masks aboard public transit or in transportation hubs such as airports could end this month if coronavirus case rates decline further. And because the person with COVID is often capable of infecting others for up to 48 hours before they develop any symptoms — and some people never develop symptoms and yet can …

L.A. County drops out of high COVID-19 level as surge eases
2 years, 5 months ago

L.A. County drops out of high COVID-19 level as surge eases

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People, many wearing masks, wait to buy tickets for the Mega Millions lottery at Bluebird Liquor on July 29 in Hawthorne. Los Angeles County officially moved out of the high COVID-19 community level Thursday as one top state health official expressed hope that California is at the end of the pandemic’s latest wave. “While we’re greatly encouraged by the decline …

L.A. County could be days away from a mask mandate. These cities won’t enforce it
2 years, 5 months ago

L.A. County could be days away from a mask mandate. These cities won’t enforce it

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Shoppers at the Long Beach Flea Market in April. Although Los Angeles County is days away from possibly imposing another universal public indoor mask mandate, several cities within the county say they won’t enforce one if implemented or issue their own. “The City of Pasadena health officer will not be issuing a general indoor mask mandate at this time.” The …

Necessary or excessive? Debate intensifies over potential mask rule for L.A. County
2 years, 5 months ago

Necessary or excessive? Debate intensifies over potential mask rule for L.A. County

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Visitors to the Grand Central Market are mostly masked on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Los Angeles. Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer has said L.A. County would reimpose an indoor mask mandate if it reached the high COVID-19 community level, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and remained there for two consecutive weeks. cited growing …

L.A. County could avoid mask mandate this week as coronavirus cases decline
2 years, 5 months ago

L.A. County could avoid mask mandate this week as coronavirus cases decline

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Shoppers make their way along Santee Alley in Los Angeles. As of Tuesday afternoon, L.A. County was averaging about 6,000 coronavirus cases a day over the previous week, down 11% from the prior week’s average of 6,700 cases a day. Ferrer had said L.A. County would reimpose an indoor mask mandate if it reached the high COVID-19 community level defined …

Indoor mask rules expected next week as L.A. coronavirus wave worsens
2 years, 5 months ago

Indoor mask rules expected next week as L.A. coronavirus wave worsens

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Hesta Prynn and 7-year-old daughter Zoe shop at Grand Central Market in Los Angeles. Los Angeles County is poised to impose new indoor mask rules next week as data show the hyper-infectious BA.5 Omicron subvariant is pushing coronavirus case counts higher and sending increasing numbers of people to the hospital. L.A. County officials long ago set the criteria for this …

L.A. County goes it alone in push for new coronavirus mask rules, igniting familiar debate
2 years, 5 months ago

L.A. County goes it alone in push for new coronavirus mask rules, igniting familiar debate

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A masked traveler walks through the main lobby of Los Angeles’ Union Station on July 12. Sustained growth in coronavirus-positive hospitalizations has Los Angeles County on the brink of a new public indoor mask mandate, a move officials say could help curb still-widespread transmission, but it has raised some concerns among business groups and sparked questions about its necessity. Although …

Coronavirus cases are soaring in L.A. County, but this wave is different
2 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus cases are soaring in L.A. County, but this wave is different

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Super-contagious Omicron subvariants that can reinfect people within weeks are fueling a new wave of the pandemic across California. “It is just not the same pandemic as it was, despite all the media hype to the contrary.. A lot of people have bad colds, is what we’re seeing.” Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Holtom chimed in that, as of Wednesday, “we have …

Coronavirus cases soar at L.A. County workplaces, complicating back-to-office push
2 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus cases soar at L.A. County workplaces, complicating back-to-office push

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Workplaces throughout Los Angeles County are being hit hard by the latest coronavirus wave, with the number of reported case clusters nearly quadrupling since early May. The “clusters and outbreaks are disruptive and hazardous, particularly as many more outbreaks now involve 20 or more workers,” L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said this week. “We’re now recording the highest …

L.A. is headed for a new COVID mask mandate. Will other counties join?
2 years, 6 months ago

L.A. is headed for a new COVID mask mandate. Will other counties join?

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With the coronavirus resurgent and cases and hospitalizations on the rise, Los Angeles is poised to become the first Southern California county to reinstate mandatory public indoor masking. “To protect those at high risk, we are recommending that OC residents continue masking in public, indoor settings, especially those who are at high risk or living with loved ones who have …

L.A. County on verge of indoor mask mandate as deaths, hospitalizations rise
2 years, 6 months ago

L.A. County on verge of indoor mask mandate as deaths, hospitalizations rise

LA Times  

California is suffering through another intense coronavirus wave, fueled by the stunning proliferation of the BA.5 subvariant. Sustained jumps in cases and hospitalizations fueled by the hyper-infectious BA.5 subvariant pushed Los Angeles County into the high COVID-19 community level Thursday, a shift that could trigger a new public indoor mask mandate by the end of this month unless conditions improve. …

With ultra-contagious BA.5 rising, how close is L.A. to an indoor COVID mask mandate?
2 years, 6 months ago

With ultra-contagious BA.5 rising, how close is L.A. to an indoor COVID mask mandate?

LA Times  

People wear masks while waiting in line for COVID-19 tests in Los Angeles in January. However, it is looking more likely, as cases and admissions have continued to increase, that we’ll enter the high community level designation later this month,” L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Thursday. Assuming L.A. County were to enter the high COVID-19 community level …

L.A. County coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rising again, dashing hopes surge has crested
2 years, 7 months ago

L.A. County coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rising again, dashing hopes surge has crested

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Passengers arrive by Metrolink train at Union Station in downtown L.A. in April. L.A. County is on track to move by early July into the high COVID-19 community level and, as a result, could see a new universal mask order for indoor settings. L.A. County plans to go a step further should it reach the high COVID-19 community level and …

L.A. County moves closer to possible mask requirement as coronavirus hospitalizations rise
2 years, 7 months ago

L.A. County moves closer to possible mask requirement as coronavirus hospitalizations rise

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Barbara Ferrer, L.A. county director of public health, talks with Ryder McReynolds, 11, after Ryder got his COVID-19 booster shot in Encino on May 21. “If we continue on the current trajectory … we’re likely to move into the CDC high community level within a few weeks towards the end of June, indicating increased stress on the healthcare system.” The …

L.A. County workplaces and schools seeing rising coronavirus cases
2 years, 8 months ago

L.A. County workplaces and schools seeing rising coronavirus cases

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Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Los Angeles County workplaces and schools, underscoring the need to take additional precautions to prevent outbreaks, officials said. “Businesses, schools, healthcare facilities and other organizations continue to play a key role in promoting safety,” county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Wednesday. And, she continued, “with lots of end-of-the-year events happening, we will …

Here we go again: California coronavirus cases rising. Is a new wave coming soon?
2 years, 8 months ago

Here we go again: California coronavirus cases rising. Is a new wave coming soon?

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Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez tosses holy water during the annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony on April 16. “We’re expecting a small surge that may mirror something that we saw in Delta last summer, in early July, but it’s happening now, in May,” Dr. Curtis Chan, deputy health officer for San Mateo County, said in an interview. “People …

L.A. County ends quarantines for asymptomatic people exposed to coronavirus
2 years, 9 months ago

L.A. County ends quarantines for asymptomatic people exposed to coronavirus

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Servicemen carry a large American flag onto the field before the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on April 14. Los Angeles County has ended its order to quarantine asymptomatic people exposed to the coronavirus. Los Angeles County on Friday ended its order to quarantine asymptomatic people exposed to the coronavirus. The rule change means anyone — even …

Coronavirus cases on the rise in L.A. County, prompting calls for spring break caution
2 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus cases on the rise in L.A. County, prompting calls for spring break caution

LA Times  

Patty Pitchford, center, takes part in a moment of silence for victims of COVID-19 during a rally of SEIU Local 721 on March 31 in downtown Los Angeles. also wanes over time.” Given that many residents are likely to travel or gather in the coming weeks — either for spring break or to mark holidays such as Easter, Ramadan or …

How will L.A. County find warning signs of the next coronavirus surge?
2 years, 10 months ago

How will L.A. County find warning signs of the next coronavirus surge?

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Felipe Ramirez, left, Adriana Aranda and Jacqueline Macias of AltaMed Health Services canvass at Arry’s Burger to share information about COVID-19 vaccinations and distribute test kits Thursday in Montebello. L.A. County also will monitor the number of outbreaks in four specific settings of concern: Nursing homes: The goal is to keep the number of weekly outbreaks at skilled nursing facilities …

Going to a concert? What to know about the new L.A. COVID rules
2 years, 10 months ago

Going to a concert? What to know about the new L.A. COVID rules

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After more than a year of vaccine card checks, rapid antigen testing and ever-evolving mask rules, L.A. County Department of Public Health has done away with most of its restrictions around COVID-19 for music clubs and venues. “The consistency in the decline of these important metrics in the County and across the State allow for a significant revision of required …

L.A. coronavirus cases continue decline but hot spots remain
2 years, 10 months ago

L.A. coronavirus cases continue decline but hot spots remain

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Coronavirus transmission continues to decline in Los Angeles County after the months-long surge driven by the Omicron variant, with the county health department on Saturday announcing just 1% of tests performed daily are coming back positive. L.A. County public health officials on Saturday reported 1,382 cases of the virus and 48 related deaths. Some correctional facilities are continuing to report …

L.A. County ends indoor mask rules: How will it affect you?
2 years, 10 months ago

L.A. County ends indoor mask rules: How will it affect you?

LA Times  

Chole Goddard and her year-and-a-half-old son, Noah, eat lunch at Grand Central Market on Tuesday. Mainly for his safety.” In a sign of improving coronavirus conditions, L.A. County on Friday lifted indoor mask requirements, regardless of vaccination status, in many public places. Even with the changes, California and L.A. County officials are still “strongly recommending” mask use in indoor public …

CDC relaxes guidelines for masks but still recommends them in L.A. County
2 years, 10 months ago

CDC relaxes guidelines for masks but still recommends them in L.A. County

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People take a break at Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles. New guidance from the CDC says most people are no longer advised to wear masks in public indoor settings, though it doesn’t apply to L.A. County. L.A. County health officials have said they planned to review the latest guidance and present some options for a new masking policy …

L.A. County bars, offices, gyms can drop mask rules with COVID vaccine verification
2 years, 10 months ago

L.A. County bars, offices, gyms can drop mask rules with COVID vaccine verification

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Security officer Don McClaren checks for proof of vaccination from customers before they can enter the bar inside Permanent Records Roadhouse on July 30 in Los Angeles. County health officials have expressed optimism that the region is mere weeks away from clearing the threshold they’ve set to fully repeal the requirement that fully vaccinated individuals must still mask up in …

What you need to know about L.A. County’s new relaxed indoor mask rules
2 years, 10 months ago

What you need to know about L.A. County’s new relaxed indoor mask rules

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Big changes are coming to L.A. County’s coronavirus regulations. At indoor businesses and offices that verify vaccination status, people who are fully vaccinated will no longer have to wear masks starting Friday, county health officials announced Wednesday. People who are not fully vaccinated can still enter indoor establishments with relaxed masking rules but must show proof of a recent negative …

L.A. County lifts outdoor mask mandate
2 years, 11 months ago

L.A. County lifts outdoor mask mandate

LA Times  

People can go without face coverings outdoors, including at K-12 schools, childcare facilities and in exterior areas of ‘mega’ events. The Los Angeles Unified School District will keep its outdoor mask mandate in place through the rest of the week, despite county health officials lifting that requirement at K-12 schools, said Supt. County health officials said they will keep the …

L.A. County on track to relax some outdoor mask rules as COVID hospitalizations drop
2 years, 11 months ago

L.A. County on track to relax some outdoor mask rules as COVID hospitalizations drop

LA Times  

The number of coronavirus-positive patients hospitalized in Los Angeles County has dropped below 2,500, putting the region on track to potentially relax some outdoor masking rules as soon as next Wednesday. “One of the most harmful consequences of this winter surge has been the extraordinary pressure on the healthcare system, forcing many hospitals to postpone routine services and divert patients …

L.A. County unveils plans to drop some mask rules once COVID conditions improve
2 years, 11 months ago

L.A. County unveils plans to drop some mask rules once COVID conditions improve

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Students wearing masks are seen during a third grade summer school class at Hooper Avenue School. Outlining how health and safety rules could be loosened as the coronavirus’ Omicron variant continues to wane, Los Angeles County officials said Thursday that face coverings no longer will be required in certain outdoor settings once COVID-19 hospitalizations drop, and indoor mask rules could …

L.A. County continues to report decline in coronavirus cases but officials urge caution at events
2 years, 11 months ago

L.A. County continues to report decline in coronavirus cases but officials urge caution at events

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A healthcare worker waves his hand as he calls up the next person in line at a COVID-19 testing site operated by CORE in Los Angeles on Jan. 4. Los Angeles County health officials Saturday reported that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant was abating but urged people to continue to take precautions, especially in …

L.A. County reports highest daily total of coronavirus deaths in more than 9 months
3 years ago

L.A. County reports highest daily total of coronavirus deaths in more than 9 months

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A palliative care physician hands a patient some liquid inside the COVID-19 unit at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills. Los Angeles County public health officials reported 66 coronavirus deaths on Saturday, the highest number in more than nine months. Average daily deaths, however, remain far below last winter’s peak, when during a seven-day period that ended Jan. …

L.A. COVID-19 cases skyrocket to 27,000 as health officials plead: ‘Act responsibly’
3 years ago

L.A. COVID-19 cases skyrocket to 27,000 as health officials plead: ‘Act responsibly’

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Los Angeles County reported another surge in coronavirus cases Friday, prompting health officials to urge residents to curtail large New Year’s celebrations. “The days ahead will be extraordinarily challenging for all of us as we face extraordinarily high case numbers reflecting widespread transmission of the virus,” Barbara Ferrer, L.A. County’s public health director, said in a statement Friday. “Throughout the …

L.A. County says no lockdown needed now as California requires boosters for health workers
3 years ago

L.A. County says no lockdown needed now as California requires boosters for health workers

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Matthew Meraz walks Santee Alley with his cat, Mowgli, on Dec. 20, while visiting with family members. Despite the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Los Angeles County’s top health official said Tuesday that no lockdowns are planned at this time, as vaccines and other safety measures remain strong tools to combat the new threat. To those who ask …

In L.A. County, low-income areas have been less likely to get COVID-19 boosters
3 years, 1 month ago

In L.A. County, low-income areas have been less likely to get COVID-19 boosters

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A dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is prepared during a clinic in El Monte on Nov. 17. The percentage of vaccinated Los Angeles County residents who have gotten COVID-19 booster shots is significantly lower in poorer neighborhoods than other areas, a troubling trend officials say could leave already hard-hit communities exposed to a potential surge over the winter. In …

L.A.’s COVID rules: Mask and vaccine guidance for out-of-town visitors
3 years, 1 month ago

L.A.’s COVID rules: Mask and vaccine guidance for out-of-town visitors

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Restaurants, bars, cinemas and indoor shopping centers are among the businesses that will be required to check for proof of vaccination. Gavin Newsom placed much of the state under a curfew last year shortly before Thanksgiving, barring people from leaving home for non-essential activities after 10 p.m. As infections surged in L.A. County, health officials here banned outdoor gatherings involving …

L.A. moves to exempt malls from COVID-19 vaccine verification requirements
3 years, 2 months ago

L.A. moves to exempt malls from COVID-19 vaccine verification requirements

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The city of Los Angeles is moving toward dropping malls and shopping centers from its recently implemented COVID-19 vaccine verification requirements. The city’s program, dubbed SafePassLA, is among the strictest in the nation, requiring proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor shopping centers, indoor restaurants, movie theaters, hair and nail salons, coffee shops, gyms, museums, bowling alleys, performance venues …

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