Outdoor dining in L.A. has been restricted to 50%, but if daily cases exceed 4,000 or hospitalizations exceed 1,750 per day, all outdoor dining will […]
Category: Coronavirus Digest
All key metrics show COVID-19 spiking in LA
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer According to key metrics, the coronavirus is spreading in L.A. At 13.7%, this week’s average daily case rate is nearly […]
LA County announces new restrictions on gatherings, business
New limits on gatherings and businesses have been announced in L.A. County. They include restaurants, breweries, wineries and non-essential retail stores closing any operations from 10 […]
California’s new COVID-19 cases surge by 44%
California is experiencing its fastest spread of COVID-19 since the pandemic began: New cases have surged by 44.3%. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he is pulling […]
California Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Cases
One of President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus advisers has proposed a four- to six-week nationwide lockdown. Whether it will be necessary, or if a vaccine becomes available, […]
Angelenos Flock to COVID-19 Testing Sites Amid Statewide Surge in Cases
Dodger Stadium saw an influx of appointments Wednesday night after L.A. County officials expanded operating hours at COVID-19 testing sites and sent out an Amber Alert-style […]
LA residents receive phone alert warning of rising COVID-19 cases
LA residents received an Amber Alert-style phone notification last night regarding the spread of the coronavirus. It warned of the recent spike in infections and offered […]
California nears 1 million cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer As California nears 1 million confirmed cases, health officials throughout the state are urging people quarantine after spending time with […]
Orange County at risk of closing back up as daily case rate climbs
L.A. County health officials reported 2,108 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 23 new deaths today. This brings the countywide totals to 317,656 cases and […]
LA County health director: small gatherings also fueling increase in cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer As the holiday season approaches, L.A. County health officials warned Angelenos that small gatherings with friends or extended family still […]