The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Scientific Services Bureau (Crime Lab) has detected xylazine in limited quantities of illicit drugs seized by local law enforcement in Los Angeles County, signaling that the substance is present in the local drug supply. Xylazine is a veterinary anesthetic that is not FDA-approved for human consumption, according to officials. it can cause dangerously low ...
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Public Health Launches Gun Violence Prevention Platform
Friday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) released a multi-point Gun Violence Prevention Platform to address gun violence impacting communities in Los Angeles County including Santa Clarita. Using a public health approach to gun violence, the partners identified four key priority areas and accompanying strategies that are set to form the foundation of actions to be taken ...
Read More »L.A. County Public Health Reports Increasing COVID-19 Cases Among Health Care Workers
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reported Monday that there was an increasing number of coronavirus cases being identified among health care workers. Public Health reports a high proportion of health care workers, across a variety of settings, are fully vaccinated with either two doses of an mRNA vaccine, or one dose of Johnson and Johnson ...
Read More »Public Health Reports High Compliance With Vaccine Verification, Not So Much Masking Guidelines
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has reported a high compliance of vaccine verification, but less adherence to masking guidelines as inspectors continue ensuring required safety measures across L.A. County. Even responding to complaints of non-compliance, 93 percent of bars, 94 percent of nightclubs and 100 percent of lounges inspected were in compliance with customer vaccination ...
Read More »Vaccinated People No Longer Required To Wear Masks In L.A. County Starting June 15
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) announced Friday their plan to align with the State’s plans next month by adopting the CDC’s updated masking guidelines, meaning vaccinated individuals will no longer need to wear masks in most situations. Scheduled to align with the State’s reopening plans on June 15, L.A. County announced plans that ease many ...
Read More »L.A. County Reports Under 250 New COVID-19 Cases On Mother’s Day
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reported under 250 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, including seven new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Public Health reported 248 new positive cases of COVID-19 across L.A. County and seven new cases within the Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting ...
Read More »No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In L.A. County For First Time Since Pandemic Start
On Sunday, Los Angeles County public health officials reported no new coronavirus deaths anywhere in the county, including the Santa Clarita Valley, for the first time in months. Zero new COVID-19 deaths were reported in L.A. County by public health authorities Sunday, marking a shift for many of those living around the county, as well as those in the Santa ...
Read More »Public Health Metrics Continue Reflecting Reduced COVID-19 Transmission In L.A. County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) announced Sunday that health metrics continue reflecting reduced COVID-19 transmission across L.A. County. Public Health reported three new Santa Clarita Valley COVID-19 cases as well as 313 new COVID-19 cases across L.A. County on Sunday. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend. ...
Read More »L.A. County Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccinations Availability Extended Through Thursday
Walk-up COVID-19 vaccination availability at Los Angeles County sites have been extended through Thursday, officials said. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) officials announced Monday that walk-up vaccination Anyone 16 and older living or working in Los Angeles County can now get vaccinated without booking an appointment at the following locations (teens 16 and 17 must be accompanied ...
Read More »Over 1 Million Residents Fully Vaccinated In L.A. County
Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) announced Friday that over 1 million people within the county had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of Friday, Mar. 19, 3,234,989 doses of vaccine have been administered across the county. Of those vaccinated, 1,057,794 people have received second doses. Next week, the county is expecting to receive 280,000 ...
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