California’s secretary of Health and Human Services has set a statewide mandate requiring people to wear masks in indoor public settings to remain in place until at least Feb. 15. […]
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, Government, Government/Politics, Health
Board looks for additional funding to expand COVID-19 testing
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted today to identify additional funding to expand COVID-19 testing—including for take-home test kits—as the number of infections spikes higher. Supervisors Hilda Solis […]
Posted inCOVID-19, National
Expect ‘telehealth’ to continue well beyond COVID pandemic
Although most consumers prefer to see their doctors in person, many are willing to continue using telehealth services that have increased in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, News
Health officials warn ‘massive’ wave of infections in January
Huge increase in omicron variant Top federal health officials warned in a recent briefing that the omicron variant is rapidly spreading in the United States and could peak in a […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, Local - AV
County marks milestone in COVID-19 vaccinations
More than 15 million doses administered Los Angeles County health officials marked a significant milestone this week, announcing that more than 15 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health, National
Expect ‘telehealth’ to continue well beyond COVID pandemic
New RAND Corp. study Although most consumers prefer to see their doctors in person, many are willing to continue using telehealth services that have increased in popularity during the COVID-19 […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health
Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Omicron could evade COVID antibodies
Urges vaccinations, booster shot Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus might be able to evade antibodies from COVID-19 vaccinations or natural immunity. The […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Local - AV
COVID testing firm denies any ties with Chinese government
Sheriff alleges sharing of patient DNA A Temple City-based COVID-19 testing firm that contracts with Los Angeles County vehemently denied allegations this week by Sheriff Alex Villanueva that the company […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health
Experts stress vaccination for omicron
National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins said Monday that available vaccines offer the best protection against existing coronavirus variants, including the new omicron variant. […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health
Dr. urges covid shots for children
An ‘essential layer of protection’ Our state experienced the most devastating point of the pandemic last winter. More than 21,000 Californians were hospitalized with COVID-19 in the last week of […]
