A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19, and to do that, he announced a […]
Category: COVID-19
Our Weekly has kept readers informed about the Covid-19 pandemic since its beginning. The following is a compilation of stories we have published during the crisis. We urge readers to keep safe, wear a mask and get vaccinated so we can all put an end to this virus.
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, National, News
WHO chief suggests omicron is likely not last COVID-19 variant
The head of the World Health Organization says that omicron is likely not the last variant of COVID-19 to arise. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO’s director-general, applauded an assortment of medical […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Local
Latest data shows slight decline in COVID-19 infections
Several LA County COVID-19 metrics by midweek had shown a decline, including daily cases, daily case rate, positivity rate, and hospitalizations. Although these declines are a positive sign, residents should […]
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Pick-up COVID-19 testing kits
LA County Health Services launched a new program to increase and facilitate access to COVID-19 tests for LA County residents unable to obtain appointments. The Pick-Up Testing Kit program allows […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, Local - AV, News
AV Hospital witnesses surge in COVID-19 admissions
The surge in COVID-19 cases attributed to the more easily transmitted Omicron variant seen nationwide is reflected locally, as Antelope Valley Hospital has once again seen the number of patients […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Feature, Health, News
Vaccines lag among children in grade school
Two months after Pfizer’s covid vaccine was authorized for children ages 5 to 11 years, just 27 percent have received at least one shot, according to Jan. 12 data from […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health
Black population contracting virus at alarmingly high rate
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently reported 12,112 new COVID-19 cases among African-Americans over the previous week (up by 2,214). In Los Angeles County the total number […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health
Family caregivers getting through the pandemic
Ethnic Media Services, Black Voice News, St. Paul’s AME Baptist Church-San Bernardino and the California Department of Aging recently held an online briefing discussing the role of family caregivers during […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Government, Health, Local, Local Politics
Governor proposes $2.7 billion for COVID response; activates National Guard
On Jan. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is proposing a $2.7 billion investment to boost the state’s COVID-19 response efforts. The request is included in the state budget Gov. […]
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Are fast food workers at high risk for contracting COVID?
Fast food workers are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 in addition to facing difficult work conditions during the pandemic, a new UCLA Labor Center study published this month reveals. […]
