The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is strongly encouraging everyone six months and older to get vaccinated against influenza and take steps to prevent its spread as flu activity increases across Los Angeles County. Getting a flu vaccine and practicing everyday hygiene and prevention measures remain the most effective ways to reduce the spread of flu and prevent ...

The Los Angeles County Health Officer issued a Cold Weather Alert, expecting wind-chill temperatures in the low 30s in Santa Clarita Valley next week. Next Tuesday, the county reminds residents to be mindful of the low temperatures by dressing appropriately, including wearing multiple layers of clothing, protecting heads, hands, and feet, and checking on family and pets frequently. “Children, the ...

On Sunday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released the latest data on COVID-19, reporting 898 new cases and four deaths countywide.  To date, L.A. County has recorded 1,477,686 cases with 26,414 deaths. Currently, 658 people are hospitalized with COVID-19.  As of Sunday, Oct. 17, 33,268 (+86) cumulative cases have been reported in the Santa Clarita Valley since ...

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 current decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations is being compared to the beginning phase of the pandemic in March of last year, Los Angeles Public Health officials said Saturday. As vaccinations continue to become more readily available, Los Angeles County residents are seeing a major decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH). As ...