The confusion over a surge in virus numbers makes the sudden decision, announced Sunday, to end testing at two major L.A. sites — among the largest in the nation — all the more puzzling. Dodger Stadium and the VA campus in Brentwood account for 1/3 of the county’s testing capacity, according to Ferrer. Those sites will focus solely on delivering vaccinations beginning Monday, according to L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti. … [Read more...] about California Covid-19 Chaos: Los Angeles, State Officials Disagree Over Whether Dreaded Holiday Surge Has Hit Yet
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Actors’ Equity Pauses Safety Plans For Reopening Live Theater In California Amid Covid-19 Surge
Despite the pause in approving safety plans in the state, Equity said that virtual Zoom-style performances from home where those involved do not have contact with each other are still eligible for consideration. Equity’s safety guidelines for theaters seeking to resume production during the pandemic stipulate that infection numbers must be under control in a given area in order to proceed to mount live shows. … [Read more...] about Actors’ Equity Pauses Safety Plans For Reopening Live Theater In California Amid Covid-19 Surge
California Accounts For 30% Of All U.S. Covid-19 Deaths On Tuesday As State Tops 30,000 Total Virus Deaths; Only 99,000 Residents Fully Inoculated
“Part of the process that we have set up here in California — really thoughtful trying to focus on risk and exposure and equity — has led to some delays in getting the vaccine out into our communities,” said Ghaly. “We look forward with additional vaccine to really doing more in this space than we’ve done already.” … [Read more...] about California Accounts For 30% Of All U.S. Covid-19 Deaths On Tuesday As State Tops 30,000 Total Virus Deaths; Only 99,000 Residents Fully Inoculated
California Governor Gavin Newsom Refuses To Address Recall Effort, Called “California Coup,” During Press Conference
California Governor Gavin Newsom flew down to Los Angeles on Friday for the opening of a mass vaccination site at Dodger Stadium. Before Newsom stepped to the podium, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti introduced him as “not just California’s governor, but America’s governor.” … [Read more...] about California Governor Gavin Newsom Refuses To Address Recall Effort, Called “California Coup,” During Press Conference
California Covid-19 Update: State Crosses 3 Million Infections As Deaths Spike; New Virus Variants Raise Concerns
Related Story U.S. Covid-19 Update: United States Crosses Grim Milestone Of 400,000 Total Virus Deaths A bigger worry may be virus variants that could again spike numbers across the board, even as the state makes headway. Chief among those are the new strains of the virus that have been discovered in the state recently. … [Read more...] about California Covid-19 Update: State Crosses 3 Million Infections As Deaths Spike; New Virus Variants Raise Concerns