Vaccines are now available to ages 16 and up and Public Health reveals Black and Latino men have higher death rates due to COVID-19
After more than a year of COVID-19, the nation’s collective ability to cope with dual public health and economic crises has diminished many consumers’ ability to remain financially stable. While this February’s national employment report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a net gain of 379,000 jobs and white unemployment dropped to 5.6%, there was no corresponding improvement for Black and Latino workers. Instead, unemployment was respectively higher at 9.9% and 8.5%.
The U.S. on Tuesday recommended a “pause” in use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots, setting off a chain reaction worldwide and dealing a setback to the global vaccination campaign.
Top financial institutions have concluded that while most businesses were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses within the personal care and retail sectors will have a longer path to recovery than most, having seen a 45% decrease in revenue in 2020.
L.A. County is enjoying more freedom but health officials are steadfast in warning the public to observe health measures.
Supporters of the legislation say unemployment aid is still a necessary part of pandemic relief
Businesses and worksites are being asked to follow all health guidelines to stop further transmission of COVID-19.
California will start vaccinating anyone 16 and over against the coronavirus starting in three weeks, expanding eligibility to the shots along with a host of other states as a long-awaited boost in vaccine supplies is insight.
The Los Angeles Lakers battled hard in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Philadelphia 76ers by 10 points. Although they lost 101-109 to the 76ers, the Lakers rallied from an 18-point deficit, even coming within four points.
Public Health makes some modifications for re-openings and mobile vaccine units target hard hit areas.
The Los Angeles Dodgers today launched their Fan Safety Portal at Dodgers.com/FanSafety with updated policies and procedures for games at Dodger Stadium to start the 2021 season. The portal will be updated as more protocols are finalized.
Los Angeles County residents are allowed to leave the house for amusement again, but asked to keep health guidelines firmly in place.
The State is giving the green light for venues to open again and vaccinated residents can go mask-less around family.