#COVID19

Public Health Calls for More Vaccinations, COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Reaches Milestone

September 16, 2021

While vaccination rates slightly increase, AB 832 is helping households struggling during the pandemic. ... read more »

CDC Awards Money to Community Health Services Fighting COVID-19

September 9, 2021

Multiple organizations receive funding to help health workers in communities hard hit by COVID-19. ... read more »

Public Health Modifies Guidelines for Youth Sports in L.A. County

September 2, 2021

Weekly testing is being recommended for youth 12 and older depending on circumstances. ... read more »

Vaccinated Californians Can Still Collect Their $50 Incentive Cards – But Not For Long

September 2, 2021

To provide additional motivation to get vaccinated, the state has created the Vax for the Win incentive program. ... read more »

Souls to the Polls and Souls to Shots

September 2, 2021

We must fight both of these viruses. That means we must GET VACCINATED and GET OUT THE VOTE. ... read more »

Confronting Covid, Recalls and General Republican Madness: No Reliable Remedy Except Resistance

August 26, 2021

In a word, we must honor our historical and ongoing role as a moral and social vanguard in this country and the world. ... read more »

FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine, Public Health Stress Social Measures to Stay Safe

August 26, 2021

The Pfizer vaccine is now licensed and approved for prevention of COVID-19. ... read more »

FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine, Public Health Stress Social Measures to Stay Safe

August 26, 2021

Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the license for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease for individuals 16 and older. The licensing approval was announced after another thorough evaluation of safety and effectiveness. Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, a Los Angeles County Health Officer, is grateful for the approval and hopes it will ease the minds of those concerned about taking the vaccine. ... read more »

COVID-19 Rate Among Pregnant Women Rises

August 19, 2021

Public Health urges pregnant women to take vaccine. ... read more »

Hospitals See Numbers Double Due to Delta Surge

August 12, 2021

Public Health is urging that vaccination is important during this time of high transmission. ... read more »

New Report Reveals Breakthrough Cases in Vaccinated are Extremely Rare

August 5, 2021

As of Jan. 16, the U.S. had surpassed more than 23.3 million total cases and 388,700 deaths due to the pandemic, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported. ... read more »

Proof of Vaccination is Being Required at Some Workplaces and Private Businesses in Los Angeles

August 5, 2021

The Delta variant surge is creating a proactive wave requiring proof of vaccinations or negative test results in some places. ... read more »

“Cease and Desist”: Cal Workers Union Pushes Back on New State Vaccine Requirement

August 5, 2021

The letter claims that the lack of communication between the state and SEIU prior to the implementation of the mandate is the reason for their complaint. ... read more »

Delta Variant Continues Surge, California Mandates Vaccine for State Workers

July 29, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is reporting that the combination of low vaccination rates and unmasked individuals is giving the Delta variant momentum. The state is now calling for workers to get vaccinated or tested weekly. ... read more »

Councilmember Ridley-Thomas Statement Regarding Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees