Health
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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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Fear, anxiety raged during 2021 as second year of pandemic ends
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — A year ago, state and county officials were hoping the increased availability of vaccines…
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Distrust fuels resistance to vaccines
By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer Throughout her career in information technology Madeline managed people. She made complicated decisions with…
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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…
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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…
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West Hollywood promotes pilot study on gay men blood donors
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city is getting the word out that the Red Cross is starting community…
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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…
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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…
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