Los Angeles has struggled with drug overdoses for years, but recent data suggest improvement. According to the county public health department, in 2024, drug-related deaths declined 22 percent compared to […]
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COVID-19 cases rise among Blacks
COVID-19 was a serious pandemic when it first emerged in 2020, however, although four years have passed, the seriousness of COVID-19 hasn’t changed. The COVID-19 rates among the Black community […]
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COVID-19 cases rise among Blacks
COVID-19 was a serious pandemic when it first emerged in 2020, however, although four years have passed, the seriousness of COVID-19 hasn’t changed. The COVID-19 rates among the Black community […]
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Don’t swim at these beaches
Citing high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health this week warned residents to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean waters at 14 area beaches.The department’s […]
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Rapid uptick in county COVID-19 infections
Los Angeles County reported more than 5,000 new COVID-19 infections by midweek as rising case numbers continued to point to a winter viral surge, with hospitalization numbers also climbing upward […]
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COVID infections on rise as cold weather settles in
The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has spiked to more than 1,000, according to the latest state figures, as the expected cold-weather surge in virus transmission […]
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Large increase in infections over Veterans Day holiday
More than 4,500 new COVID-19 infections were logged by Los Angeles County over a four-day period ending Monday, Nov. 14, including Veterans Day, along with 27 additional deaths. The Department […]
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State health confirms first childhood death from RSV
State health officials this week confirmed California’s first death of a child under age 5 stemming from the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The California Department of Public […]
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Lead contamination is especially dangerous to kids
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) recently recognized Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 23-29. Children can be exposed to lead by ingesting lead-contaminated dust, paint chips […]
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UCLA researchers will study effects of Aliso Canyon leak
UCLA has been selected to conduct a study to evaluate the long- and short-term health impacts of the massive 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak. The leak occurred at the Southern […]
