Local drug experts and enforcers are calling for change, as America’s drug epidemic has reportedly become the deadliest it has ever been, topping 100,000 deaths in one year for the […]
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Most African-American children with autism routinely misdiagnosed
There are unique experiences for Black families of children with autism. Autism does not discriminate across race, ethnicity, culture or socio-economic status. Yet, there is racial discrimination regarding diagnosis, access […]
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Slight increase in BA.2 subvariant in LA County
As multiple COVID metrics continue to decline, the state is lifting the requirements for vaccine and test verification at indoor mega events starting April 1. County health officials have been […]
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Number of COVID-positive continues to fall countywide
The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals continued its downward trajectory this week, thereby lessening the virus’ impact on the local health care system. According to state […]
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Students, staff no longer mandated to wear masks
California will lift its requirement that students and staff wear masks indoors at schools at 11:59 p.m. March 11, making face coverings “strongly recommended” but not mandated, Gov. Gavin Newsom […]
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Homeless suffered double death rate during winter virus surge
The winter surge of COVID-19 infections in Los Angeles County resulted in dramatically lower death rates among the homeless than the previous winter’s spike, but the homeless still died at […]
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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 […]
