Just over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported by Los Angeles County by mid week, while the overall virus-related death toll reached the grim 32,000 milestone. The 2,044 new infections […]
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Vaccines and boosters protect against more infectious subvariant
With cases rising in LA County and across the country associated with the highly infectious BA.2 subvariant and sub-lineages, getting vaccinated and boosted is an important strategy to prevent serious […]
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The Tuskegee Experiment: Bad blood, sad memories
The Tuskegee Experiment is often cited by some African-Americans, as a reason to be hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine. But the record needs to be set straight. My grandfather’s name […]
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Public Health urges ‘common sense’ workplace measures against virus
Los Angeles County health officials urged employers this week to use “common sense strategies” to combat COVID-19 in light of increasing spread of the virus. The urging came as the […]
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America needs humanitarian relief, too
It is a good thing that America has been a lead nation in both providing humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine. It is good that we as a nation, Democrat […]
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Residents urged to continue safety during holidays
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, residents planning to gather for upcoming spring holidays should follow all safety precautions to avoid spreading COVID-19 or being part of an outbreak. […]
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Bill to curb catalytic converter thefts closer to becoming law
District Attorney George Gascón announced this week that a bill he sponsored to curb catalytic converter thefts was passed by the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee, bringing it […]
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Virus positivity rate for Blacks continues downward trend
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported 372 new COVID-19 cases among Blacks over the last week (down by 34). The County also recorded 13 deaths among Blacks since […]
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COVID-19 testing changes at Antelope Valley College
Due to changes in federal funding, COVID testing at Antelope Valley College will be modified as follows, effective this week. All employees and students will be required to present their […]
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Do we need a yearly shot for COVID-19 virus?
When Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on March 13 that all Americans would need a second booster shot, it struck many covid experts as a self-serving remark without scientific merit. […]
