Health
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State eases mask rules; county stands pat
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The state has lifted its COVID-19 indoor mask-wearing requirement for vaccinated people, effective Feb.…
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County mask mandate to remain despite state action
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The state will lift its COVID-19 indoor mask-wearing requirement for vaccinated people next week,…
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COVID myths still ravaging L.A.’s Black community
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Black and Latino communities have been the most impacted during the…
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COVID hospital numbers drop for eighth consecutive day
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals fell for the eighth…
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Supervisor calls for reexamining mask mandates
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — One day after Mayor Eric Garcetti and Gov. Gavin Newsom were caught posing for…
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Daily COVID numbers trending downward, official says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Local COVID-19 daily case numbers and the testing-positivity rate are trending downward, indicating Los…
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County expands COVID testing as surge continues
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals continues to rise, reaching…
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Health officials urge public to avoid non-essential activities
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Amid a dramatic surge in COVID-19 infections, Los Angeles County’s public health director urged…
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Fast-food workers face tough conditions, study says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Fast-food workers are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 in addition to facing difficult…
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COVID hospitalization numbers match last winter’s highs
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County surged well above the 2,000…
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