With the Omicron variant spreading at a rapid rate, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) released data showing that patients are increasingly being sent to the intensive care unit for “severe” symptoms.  The seven-day average of coronavirus related admissions and the total number of patients admitted into the ICU as of Jan. 17 had increased from ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) modified masking requirements effective Thursday due to Omicron, but who is expected to be affected? As cases continue to rise as a result of “highly transmissible” Omicron variant circulation, Public Health modified their Health Officer Order to enforce higher quality masks “knowing that vaccinations alone are not sufficient to prevent ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) modified masking requirements Wednesday, calling upon employers to provide medical-grade masks to all indoor employees beginning mid-January.  As cases continue to rise as a result of “highly transmissible” Omicron variant circulation, Public Health modified their Health Officer Order Wednesday to include higher grade masks for employees “knowing that vaccinations alone ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has received confirmation of the fourth case of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with the new Omicron variant– a possible result of local transmission. The individual, who is reportedly fully vaccinated and a recipient of the optional booster, contracted the virus with mutations consistent with the Omicron variant, however, their symptoms ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) announced Wednesday that 89% of skilled nursing facility residents across L.A. County are fully vaccinated.  On Wednesday, skilled nursing facilities reported 96% of staff and 89% of residents are fully vaccinated, while 97% of these facilities continue to administer COVID-19 vaccination boosters across L.A. County.  “I am grateful that nearly ...

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 ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) announced Friday that they are preparing to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children 5 to 11 years old once approved for children in this age group by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Awaiting the approval of the CDC, Pfizer vaccines may begin being distributed to children 5 to ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee recommended approval of the COVID-19 Moderna booster dose on Thursday and is anticipating their stance on the Johnson & Johnson booster dose on Friday.  Once fully-approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Los Angeles County is prepared to begin administering Johnson & Johnson ...

Two additional COVID-19 deaths reported Wednesday brought Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s total coronavirus death count to 170, with 18 patients currently hospitalized. On Wednesday, Henry Mayo reported two additional coronavirus-related deaths and 18 patients hospitalized, according to Patrick Moody, spokesperson for Henry Mayo. Any personal information of the deceased patients, including the ages, has not been made available to the ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials reported Thursday that the number of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 had spiked by 50% over the last week. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials announced Thursday that the number of patients in the hospital had drastically increased from 22 last Thursday to 33, according to Patrick Moody, spokesperson for the hospital. “Our COVID-19 patient census ...