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Federal changes starting in 2027 could impact 1 million L.A. County enrollees.
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The new status could make it easier for employers, the military and universities to mandate vaccination and may reassure some people hesitant about the vaccine.
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We've gathered what you need to know about eligibility, timing and access.
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Orange County has received $7 million in state funding for mental health initiatives. The county plans to spend $5 million of that on a new wellness center in Irvine.
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Many COVID-positive pregnant women face complications during childbirth, according to a UC Irvine study. Doctors recommend getting vaccinated as a preventative measure.
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County health officials report the rate of community transmission remains high.
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California Department of Public Health officials say they cannot fix their mistake, amid cries the licensing system for nursing homes is “broken and ineffective.”
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The ordinance will only allow exceptions for city employees with certain health conditions that prevent them from safely getting the vaccine, or those who hold genuine religious beliefs against vaccination.
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Research is well underway and the first shot for some kids in this age group could happen this fall, doctors say.
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People will be eligible for a booster shot eight months after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
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Officials predict more kids to be infected with COVID before summer is over, especially with schools returning for in-person education.
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If California had kept its color-coded reopening system governed by COVID-19 rates, almost every county would be in the most restrictive purple tier.
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Friday's recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention leave some questions about exactly who is eligible for an additional dose and how to get it. Here's what we know so far.
