It’s Christmas Eve, but unfortunately, there’s no let up for COVID-19. Yesterday was the worst day so far in terms
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A.M. Brief: Outbreaks in L.A. Retail Rise as Shoppers Flock to Malls
Capacity limitations aside, masses of people are holiday shopping at L.A. County malls, and now, outbreaks have been reported at
READ MOREA.M. Brief: L.A.’s COVID-19 Hospitalizations Could Top 7,000 in Next Two Weeks
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to increase countywide, and the next few weeks offer little hope of respite for exhausted healthcare workers.
READ MOREA.M. Brief: COVID-19 Infection Surges at L.A. Supermarkets
Los Angeles supermarkets are essential, but they’re not immune to COVID-19 spread. Like a lot of other local businesses, they’re
READ MOREA.M. Brief: Unions for Essential Workers Call for Month-Long Shutdown
Los Angeles County is now the epicenter of COVID-19 for the entire country, and a grim outlook has union reps
READ MOREA.M. Brief: New Reporting Underscores the Gravity of SoCal’s Hospital Situation
The hospital situation in Southern California is bad, and the coming weeks may only get grimmer. Also this morning: Beverly
READ MOREA.M. Brief: Analysis Shows Travel Data Correlates to Spike in Infections
Lots of locals traveled for the Thanksgiving holiday, a move that (predictably) preceded a massive uptick in COVID-19 infections. Also
READ MOREA.M. Brief: Vaccination Begins As Hospital ICU Capacity Dwindles
L.A. County’s first COVID-19 vaccinations were a positive development, but the daunting outlook for infection spread and diminishing ICU capacity
READ MOREA.M. Brief: L.A.’s First Vaccines Arrive at LAX
L.A.’s first shipment of vaccine has arrived, and it can’t be distributed soon enough. Also this morning: Public defenders overwhelmed
READ MOREA.M. Brief: Burbank Restaurant Reopens in Defiance of Dining Ban
With a lack of aid for the food service industry and daunting dining restrictions, restaurant owners in the county are
READ MOREA.M. Brief: Public Health Director Brought to Tears During County Update
How bad is COVID-19 in Los Angeles right now? Our Public Health director is literally fighting back tears while giving
READ MOREA.M. Brief: First Vaccine Shipment Could Arrive in L.A. Next Week
The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine could arrive in Los Angeles as soon as next week, with hopes that we’ll
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