COVID-19 cases have decreased nationally among healthcare workers from 257 at the beginning of October to 166 towards the end of the month. Out of the more recent cases, 78 cases were reported among vaccinated healthcare workers and 88 among unvaccinated workers.
Appointments are not needed at all Public Health vaccination sites where first, second, and third doses are available.
As the weather changes and the public stays indoors, it’s even more important to consider vaccination according to Public Health
Weekly testing is being recommended for youth 12 and older depending on circumstances.
The Pfizer vaccine is now licensed and approved for prevention of COVID-19.
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.
Public Health urges pregnant women to take vaccine.
Public Health is urging that vaccination is important during this time of high transmission.
We’re back! We’re Open! We’re ready for You! For the first time in the history of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), all nine LACCD colleges are hosting simultaneous, in-person Open House Registration Fairs, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021.
The NNPA is the global media partner for the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN), an advocacy and marketing partner of the United Nations.
First let us say the vaccine saves lives. The life of the person vaccinated and the lives of those they come in contact with.
The Delta variant surge is creating a proactive wave requiring proof of vaccinations or negative test results in some places.
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.
As the Delta variant continues to gain ground, masks are now required indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Los Angeles County, has issued a recent warning that COVID-19 cases, and in particular the Delta variant, throughout the county are on the rise. African Americans in particular are suffering the effects of the virus more than other communities at an alarming rate and are encouraged to get vaccinated. Dr. Elaine Batchlor, president and CEO of MLKCH said, “If you’ve been waiting to get your COVID vaccine, now is the time to stop waiting and do it.”