One of President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus advisers has proposed a four- to six-week nationwide lockdown. Whether it will be necessary, or if a vaccine becomes available, […]
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California nears 1 million cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer As California nears 1 million confirmed cases, health officials throughout the state are urging people quarantine after spending time with […]
US hits highest peak of new COVID-19 cases since July
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Yesterday, the U.S. recorded 71,671 new cases of the coronavirus — the highest since July. — NPR A backlog of 2,000 cases […]
Voters without masks won’t be turned away at polls
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer L.A. County is easing reopening restrictions for wineries, breweries and outdoor family entertainment centers, and indoor reopenings may be on […]
COVID-19 cases surge in 75% of the US
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Health experts credit Gov. Gavin Newsom’s overhauled tiered reopening system for the state successfully avoiding the country’s spike in COVID-19 […]
Young people continue to drive COVID-19 infections in LA County
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer There’s been an increase in the percentage of young people, ages 18-29, being hospitalized for COVID-19 in L.A.. In May, […]
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 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 […]
More White House staffers test positive for COVID-19
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Dozens of White House staffers, Trump campaigners, Republican lawmakers and others are testing positive for the coronavirus. The president, who […]
President Trump to be admitted at Walter Reed Hospital for COVID-19
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer President Donald Trump is being flown to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he will stay for […]