By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer More than 4.7 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19, according to the Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 global tracking map. […]
Category: Health
Health official praises public as COVID-19 numbers start to drop
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county’s public health director says the closure of bars and elimination of indoor dining, along with cooperation from […]
Fauci encourages Blacks to take part in COVID-19 clinical tests
By Stacy Brown, NNPA Newswire WASHINGTON — African Americans should participate in clinical trials to find a cure for the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci told a […]
Rx REPORT: How COVID-19 can damage lungs
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer As a radiologist for the Medical Center Radiologist serving the Sentara Hospital System and Bon Secours Hospital System, Dr. Jose […]
Health Official Says Some Positive Data Seen In COVID-19 Stats
LOS ANGELES — Rising coronavirus cases and fatalities remain concerning — with four dozen more deaths confirmed July 23 — but there are signs Los […]
County To Spend $1.2 Billion In Coronavirus Relief
LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors voted July 21 to approve a spending plan for $1.22 billion in federal and state coronavirus relief […]
Coronavirus-Related Hospitalizations Continue Record Pace In County
LOS ANGELES — For the fourth time in the past week, Los Angeles County reported a record number of COVID-19 patients in area hospitals July […]
Workplaces Are Major Source Of COVID-19 Cases, Official Says
LOS ANGELES — For the second time in three days, Los Angeles County set a daily record July 16 for new coronavirus cases and announced […]
Governor Orders New Round Of Business Restrictions As Coronavirus Cases Rise
LOS ANGELES — On a day that saw the governor order a renewed round of business restrictions due to spiking coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County’s […]
Black Women For Wellness Offer Healthy Programs
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Janette Robinson-Flint Janette Robinson-Flint was one of six enthusiastic and determined women who co-founded Black Women for Wellness because they were concerned […]