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Jackie Fortiér
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Former Senior Health Reporter
Stories by Jackie Fortiér
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Nurses across the state held rallies Thursday to demand safe staffing levels and stronger workplace protections.
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California officials say asymptomatic health workers can stay on the job at strapped facilities, though L.A. County-run hospitals have so far not implemented the policy.
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The new state executive order makes it a misdemeanor to mark up test kit prices more than 10%. And, under a new White House policy, private health insurance will now be required to cover some at-home COVID tests.
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All four of the hospitals run by the L.A. County Department of Health Services have asked the state for staffing help, as more health workers test positive.
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How one of LA's largest hospitals is preparing for more patients.
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Los Angeles hospitals and blood donation centers are asking healthy Angelenos to give blood, amid a nationwide shortage.
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More people are testing positive following the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Everyone ages 2 and up will have to wear a mask. Vaccines will be required for everyone 12-and-up (or proof of a recent negative test) and recommended for kids ages 5 to 11.
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Testing will be stepped up at LAX and area nursing homes
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The case concerns a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks. A decision is expected by summer.
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You'll need to show proof you've had both COVID-19 shots before you can enter most Los Angeles businesses.
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