Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A year ago, state and county officials were hoping the increased availability of vaccines would halt the spread of […]
Category: Coronavirus Digest
Omicron variant could overwhelm hospital system
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Saying the Omicron variant will quickly become the predominant local strain of COVID-19, Los Angeles County’s health director said […]
County reaches 15 million COVID vaccinations milestone
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — County health officials marked a significant milestone Dec. 14, announcing that more than 15 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine […]
County reports first cases of new COVID-19 strain
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s second and third known cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were confirmed Dec. 6 in […]
County prepares for latest coronavirus variant strain
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county is preparing for the anticipated appearance of the newly identified Omicron variant of COVID-19, circulating information to […]
Officials fear winter surge in coronavirus cases
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — COVID-19 hospitalizations in Los Angeles County ticked upward again in the latest data as health officials encouraged people to […]
Businesses complying with new COVID requirements
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — County health inspectors continue to find high levels of compliance by bars and nightclubs with COVID-19 vaccination-verification requirements, but […]
County to offer COVID vaccines to children ages 5-11
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County began offering pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to kids aged 5-11 Nov. 3, one […]
Health official cites Powell’s death in COVID report
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county’s public health director pointed to the COVID-related death Oct. 18 of Colin Powell, the first Black chairman […]
City Council approves strict vaccination requirement
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Patronizing indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments in the city of Los Angeles […]