Proof of full vaccination now required at bars in L.A. County
A COVID-19 vaccination record card. Metro Creative

Proof of full vaccination now required at bars in L.A. County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s vaccine mandate now requires bars and similar establishments across the county to verify full vaccination of all patrons and employees prior to…

Vaccine or negative test: Some SCV businesses prepare for new requirement
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Vaccine or negative test: Some SCV businesses prepare for new requirement

Bars, wineries, breweries, night clubs and lounges are among some of the local businesses now required to ask patrons to show they’re vaccinated or have had a negative COVID-19 test…

California recommends indoor masking
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Gideon Fajardo, left, and his daughters Melody, 12, and Natalie ,10, wear their masks as they prepare to fly their kite at Central Park in Saugus on Friday, Jan. 8, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

California recommends indoor masking

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced one additional death related to COVID-19 Wednesday, as California Department of Public Health officials announced they would be aligning with the U.S. Centers for Disease…

Public Health warns of Delta variant as case rates continue to increase
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Public Health warns of Delta variant as case rates continue to increase

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials warned of the increasing danger of the “highly transmissible” COVID-19 Delta variant Tuesday during the Board of Supervisors meeting. “The Delta variant…

CDC eases mask restrictions for vaccinated people
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Gideon Fajardo, left, and his daughters Melody, 12, and Natalie ,10, wear their masks as they prepare to fly their kite at Central Park in Saugus on Friday, Jan. 8, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

CDC eases mask restrictions for vaccinated people

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday fully vaccinated Americans can stop wearing masks or maintaining physical distance in most indoor and outdoor settings. As of Thursday,…

California’s mask mandate may end June 15
Shoppers at Trader Joes in Valencia wear masks and gloves as they enter the store. Dan Watson/The Signal

California’s mask mandate may end June 15

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state would stop requiring people to wear masks in almost all circumstances on June 15, the date set for the state’s full reopening.   In an…

L.A. County moves to yellow tier; reopenings expected Thursday

Los Angeles County’s continually declining COVID-19 cases have met the threshold to move into the least-restrictive, yellow tier this week, allowing for more businesses to reopen starting Thursday.   California Department of…

Here’s what may reopen soon as L.A. County enters yellow tier
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Here’s what may reopen soon as L.A. County enters yellow tier

As Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 metrics continue their decline, the county is on track for the widest set of reopenings yet next week with its potential move into the least restrictive, yellow…

Public Health addresses COVID-19 vaccine queries
A health care worker gets a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital vaccination center on Friday, 011520, 011520. Dan Watson/The Signal

Public Health addresses COVID-19 vaccine queries

Los Angeles County health officials discussed the county’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts with residents Tuesday, sharing updated safety information on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. After its initial pause, the U.S.…

COVID-19: L.A. County meets yellow tier requirements, CDC issues new mask guidance for vaccinated people

Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 metrics could allow the county to move into the least restrictive, yellow tier next week, according to California Department of Public Health’s updated metrics released Tuesday.…

COVID-19: Walk-in vaccine appointments available next week
Intensive Care Unit nurse Kathy Brady looks on as Pharmacist, Courtney Mattley, left, draws the first dose of Pfizer BioNTech, Covid-19 vaccine before administering it to Brady at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia on Thursday, 121720. Dan Watson/The Signal

COVID-19: Walk-in vaccine appointments available next week

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced Thursday COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins will be offered starting immediately at all county-run mass vaccination sites, including at College of the Canyons. …

Public Health answers COVID-19 vaccine questions during town hall
Registered Nurse Maggie Wiercioch administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Vaccination center on Friday, 011520, 011520. Dan Watson/The Signal

Public Health answers COVID-19 vaccine questions during town hall

A panel of Los Angeles County health officials updated residents on the county’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts Wednesday and addressed questions relating to the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s…

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