Two bats with rabies have been found in Santa Clarita since the start of September, prompting public health officials to remind residents of proper procedures when encountering possibly rabid wildlife. Of the 40 bats confirmed to have had rabies in Los Angeles County in 2024, 15 have been found in the Santa Clarita Valley. Being surrounded by several National Forests ...

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 ...

In a statement Saturday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) reminded the public that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to dramatically reduce your risk of getting infected with or dying from COVID-19. On Saturday, the LADPH reminded Los Angeles County residents that all three COVID-19 vaccines are exceptionally powerful tools for preventing infection and ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) warned the public Saturday on the importance of maintaining safety COVID-19 protocols as residents slowly return to work. Due to the significant potential for COVID-19 transmission that still remains, businesses and worksites are being reminded to adhere to workplace protocols that require infection control, occupancy limits, distancing, and masking to protect ...

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) officials cautioned workplaces to remain vigilant against the dangers of COVID-19 on Monday in observance of César Chavez Day. On Monday, the LADPH observed César Chavez Day by reminding businesses across the county to protect employees, customers, and residents from the dangers of COVID-19 by adhering to workplace infection control protocols. “As ...

Los Angeles County Public Health (LADPH) officials announced Friday that COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is set to expand to all L.A. County residents over the age of 50 by April 1, with further eligibility expected to expand later that month. Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that all California residents, including those in L.A. County, over the age of 50 are expected ...

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 ...

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LAPDH) officials continue to caution L.A. County residents to avoid potential superspreader events over Super Bowl weekend. On Saturday, LADPH Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer cautioned residents against hosting or attending parties for the upcoming Super Bowl on Sunday, as they are “easy opportunities for the virus to spread.” “Despite seeing some decreases, we ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) provided an overview of the plan for the distribution of the first 82,875 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine allocated to the county, in a brief on Thursday afternoon. The FDA recently issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer vaccine after it completed Phase Three clinical trials, and there ...