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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. […]
Staff Sues Riverside Hospital for Inadequate COVID-19 Protections
USPS staffing shortages are exacerbating coronavirus concerns about social distancing. A group of staff at Riverside Community Hospital are suing the hospital for being asked […]