Many Americans are focused on preventing coronavirus, but forget that winter is peak influenza season and the need to get a flu shot is still crucial in preventing infections. Peak flu infections
As the winter surge in cases continues, COVID-19 testing along with monoclonal antibody treatments have become harder to come by. Locally, COVID-19 testing lines could be seen wrapping through and
With COVID-19 cases on the rise statewide — including rapidly in Los Angeles County — as a winter surge takes hold, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced officially Wednesday that health care
The California Department of Public Health closed the investigation for complaints filed against the PerkinElmer COVID-19 laboratory this month without imposing sanctions, following the release of the long-awaited investigative report
After months of only certain groups of people being eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster, state health officials updated their guidelines to allow all adults within the state to
The PerkinElmer COVID-19 laboratory’s $1.7 billion contract was quietly auto-renewed Sunday amid allegations of poor management and ongoing state investigations of the Valencia lab. PerkinElmer, a Massachusetts-based diagnostics company, was
Ahead of an Oct. 31 automatic renewal scheduled for the PerkinElmer COVID-19 laboratory’s $1.7 billion contract, state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is continuing to put pressure on the California
A former manager of the Valencia COVID-19 testing lab is being sued by the operator for breaching her contract after she accused the company of poor performance. PerkinElmer filed a
By Claire Schlaman For The Signal Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will be offering free flu shots every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at participating locations. No appointment is
As the surge in COVID-19 cases continues, L.A. County officials announced Wednesday the county will be implementing a new at-home COVID-19 testing program, aimed at allowing those with mobility issues
While local health care officials have been asking for the community’s help in creating personal protective equipment since the onset of the pandemic, now the message is simpler: Abide by
Paralleling the trend happening around the country heading in the holiday weekend, the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as the rest of Los Angeles County, has seen an increase in
As flu season approaches in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, now there’s an extra concern for the public and health officials — the possibility of a “twindemic.” Now, add
PerkinElmer, the Massachusetts-based diagnostics company that partnered with California to improve COVID-19 testing efficiency and capacity, has signed a lease in Valencia and could open in early November, officials confirmed
The drive-thru COVID-19 testing center at College of the Canyons is set to remain open on Monday’s Labor Day holiday, according to county officials. The holiday is expected to impact
Los Angeles County officials are warning residents about an ongoing scam that involves con artists posing as health officials who offer contact tracing. Both the L.A. County Department of Public
The American Red Cross announced Monday it would be testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies for a limited time, allowing donors insight into whether they have
As rumored protests are planned for the Santa Clarita Valley Thursday, Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 testing site at College of the Canyons has been closed for the day. The COC
When it comes to stopping the spread of the coronavirus, public health experts agree that being able to figure out who might have contracted the virus plays a vital role.
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services officials clarified that only county residents with symptoms can receive coronavirus testing at county-operated test sites. While numerous media outlets had reported previously
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