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, […]
Category: Coronavirus Digest
As COVID-19 cases rise across the U.S., California rate stays low
The U.S. is experiencing a 25% increase in COVID-19 cases overall. California is seeing a slight increase in new cases per day but is doing notably […]
Health officials fear Halloween gatherings will worsen spike in COVID-19 cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer COVID-19 infections are rising, and L.A. County public health officials are worried that the spike will worsen following Halloween celebrations. — L.A. […]
Beverly Hills bans trick-or-treating
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Beverly Hills has banned any trick-or-treating (and car-based “trunk-or-treating”) on Oct. 31. While the practice was briefly banned by L.A. […]
LA health officials urge Angelenos to get tested after crowd exposure
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer L.A. County health officials are urging anyone who has recently spent time in crowds to get tested for the […]
LA County breaks 4-Day spike in COVID-19 cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Hundreds of Lakers fans took to the streets of downtown L.A. last night to celebrate the team’s 17th NBA […]
Counties across California experience uptick in COVID-19 cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Several counties across California are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Health officials say data collected over the next few […]
LA County sees highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since August
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Yesterday, LA County reported the highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases since August: 1,645. While the county’s coronavirus data […]
CDC confirms airborne transmission of COVID-19
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer California colleges are struggling to prevent COVID -19 outbreaks, even with limited on-campus housing and bans on in-person gatherings. — L.A. […]
Trump leaves hospital, calls off COVID-19 stimulus talks
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer President Donald Trump was discharged from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center yesterday, saying via Tweet, “Don’t be afraid of […]