California’s COVID-19 state of emergency will be lifted on Feb. 28, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week, saying the timeline will ensure the state’s health care system can withstand any […]
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California Department of Public Health masking guidelines
Effective mask wearing is still an essential tool in California’s fight against COVID-19. Sept. 20, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released its guidelines on mask wearing, urging Californians […]
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Care needed to avoid winter rise in COVID
With winter months and colder weather approaching, Los Angeles County’s health director urged residents Thursday to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to fend off what could be another jump […]
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Inglewood Health Festival
Inglewood Councilwoman Dionne Faulk of (District 4), in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Vaccinate ALL 58 campaign and KJLH-FM 102.3, recently presented the Fall Family Health […]
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Board passes motion for memorial to COVID victims
The Board of Supervisors this week passed a motion that instructs the county’s director of Arts and Culture and the director of Public Health to work with the public and […]
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LA City Council votes to lift eviction moratorium in January
Los Angeles’ long-standing renter eviction protections due to COVID-19 hardship will be lifted at the end of January 2023, the City Council decided unanimously this week. The council voted 12-0 […]
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Flu shots save lives and offer proven protection
It’s that time of the year again when all those eligible should be getting their flu shot to better protect themselves against influenza, which will also improve their protection against […]
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How to stop the spread of Omicron and Deltacron
Every day there is increased news about combating the COVID-19 virus. With the several different varieties of the COVID-19 virus, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has responded […]
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Vaccinating children is vital
It’s been two-and-a-half years and COVID-19 is still around. According to Black Women Rally for Action, 231 Blacks—12 years and older, were vaccinated between Sept. 2 and Sept. 8 in […]
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County infection rate may decline to ‘low’ category
Just weeks after moving from the federal government’s “high” COVID-19 activity category to the “medium” rating thanks to falling hospitalization rates, Los Angeles County could soon graduate into the “low” […]
