Young people continue to drive COVID-19 infections in LA County

By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer

There’s been an increase in the percentage of young people, ages 18-29, being hospitalized for COVID-19 in L.A.. In May, the demographic accounted for 5% of hospitalizations — now, they account for 10%. — CBS Los Angeles

The holidays are nearing, as are the requests from loved ones to finally have that family get-together. Health experts recommend taking time now to decide how you want to celebrate this year, both to establish COVID-19 boundaries and decrease mental stress. — CBS Los Angeles

California will be released its reopening guidelines for theme parks later today. Recently, unions representing thousands of Disney cast members urged the governor to release its guidelines sooner. — KTLA

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Masked pedestrians wait at a bus stop in Koreatown. Photo by Afonso Salcedo.

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