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Barger Sends Letter Requesting State Align With CDC Mask Guidance

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom Friday asking that the State of California immediately align with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the White House on guidance regarding relaxed masking requirements for individuals who are fully vaccinated, including in Santa Clarita. Barger noted that L.A. County cannot change local mask mandates until ...

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Masks Not Required For Most Indoor Activities For Fully Vaccinated Santa Clarita Residents

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday that it is updating COVID-19 guidance to say that fully vaccinated people, including those in Santa Clarita, are not required to wear masks or social distance except for in certain situations. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced the new guidance during a White House COVID-19 briefing Thursday. “Today, CDC is ...

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LA County Officials Identify Additional Botulism Cases From Black Tar Heroin

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has identified three additional cases of botulism associated with the use of black tar heroin, officials announced on Wednesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Department of Public Health is warning that black tar heroin may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause ...

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Raw Turkey, Including Pet Food

A salmonella outbreak has been linked to raw turkey products nationwide, including stores throughout California. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that the outbreak has made 90 people sick across 26 states, but no deaths have been reported. Among them, 40 people have ...

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Increase In Flu Deaths Worldwide Prompts Reminder From CDC: ‘Get Your Flu Shot Now’

As flu deaths and activity are increasing worldwide in recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reminding people of flu shot benefits. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “Continue spreading holiday cheer and not the flu,” said Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, interim health officer for Los Angeles County. While ...

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CDC: Action Needed To Halt Spread Of Deadly Bacteria

Press Release | SCV News A family of bacteria has become increasingly resistant to last-resort antibiotics during the past decade, and more hospitalized patients are getting infections that, in some cases, are impossible to cure.  The findings, published today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vital Signs report, are a call to action for the entire health care community ...

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