In an open letter issued on Monday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger voiced her opposition to a “forthcoming masking mandate,” saying that the possible move was not supported by “empirical evidence.” The
L.A. County Public Health Department officials emphasized Thursday that masking on public transit and in indoor transportation hubs would still be required within the county. “Per the revised order, masking
By Karen Marroquin Signal Staff Writer Los Angeles County Public Health officials are encouraging those susceptible to severe illness from COVID-19, such as those who are unvaccinated, immunocompromised or have underlying
Following approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for individuals 50 years or older, L.A. County Public Health sites will be prepared to administer second booster doses to those
By Jim HoltSenior Investigative Reporter As the number of new cases, hospitalizations and people dying of COVID continue to drop, public health officials advised residents remain cautious as a sub-variant
By Jim HoltSenior Investigative Reporter Masks are no longer required indoors — just strongly recommended, as of Friday. As promised, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department issued a modified health
By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter When the first day of spring arrives, it might just be the first day L.A. County residents get to be indoors without a mask. During
The L.A. County Public Health Department announced Wednesday modifications to the indoor masking order for businesses and establishments for customers and employees, but only if the businesses are verifying vaccination
While maintaining the status quo on requiring masks on school campuses, California’s indoor masking policy for public spaces will transition Thursday from a “required” designation to “strongly recommended,” state officials
By Jim Holt Signal Investigative Reporter The county’s director of public health issued some COVID-19 safety rules intended to keep your Super Bowl from turning into a super spreader event. “Many
By Signal Staff With high COVID-19 vaccination and booster rates, skilled nursing facility residents experienced a peak death rate that was more than five times lower through this winter surge
By Jim HoltSenior Investigative Reporter Since the pandemic began nearly two years ago, the COVID-19 virus has killed more people in Los Angeles County than coronary heart disease, historically its
Los Angeles County is likely past the peak of Omicron, Public Health Department officials said in a statement released on Thursday. In addition to several other COVID-19 metrics, the announcement
The following graphics are regularly updated to provide a visual representation of the coronavirus trends and impacts in Los Angeles County and the Santa Clarita Valley. Last update Thursday, Jan.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported on Thursday one of the highest daily COVID-19 death totals since the previous winter surge between the end of 2020 and
Approximately 1 in 250 people in L.A. County were reported as being COVID-19 positive in the last 24 hours, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, beating
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase in Los Angeles County and the Santa Clarita Valley, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday its highest number of daily cases since the
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health modified its mask requirements for employees on Wednesday, with employers being required, as of Jan. 17, to provide better masks to their employees.
Los Angeles County Public Health officials reported the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases in the county’s history on Friday, as well as the highest number in the Santa Clarita Valley. In
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials are urging residents to reconsider New Year’s Eve plans as the county’s dramatic surge continues with more than 20,000 daily cases reported
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