Coronavirus

Adm. Brett Giroir, the nation’s virus testing coordinator, denied media reports that the change was made in response to pressure from the White House. President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested that the only reason the country has such a high number of virus cases — which has been used by political opponents to criticize his handling of the pandemic — is the large amount of testing. He has suggested that limiting testing would result in lower numbers. … [Read more...] about California Coronavirus Update: Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Massive 150% Increase In COVID Testing, Foresees Possibility Of Reopening Schools, Businesses

Rajesh Kumar, who is popularly known for his character of Rosesh from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, is currently shooting for Star Bharat's show Excuse Me Madam. Reports suggest that the actor has tested positive for Coronavirus. Apparently, the actor had started shooting just a few days ago and had mentioned that he was following all safety measures on the sets. … [Read more...] about Excuse Me Madam Actor Rajesh Kumar Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Los Angeles County is on the border between purple and red. The region’s 7-day test average positivity rate is 5.6 percent, which falls below the state’s limit of 8 percent. But that average is only over 7 days. The state now requires a 21-day average below the 8 percent mark. It is unclear from the county’s COVID-19 dashboard if that is the case. … [Read more...] about Los Angeles County Coronavirus Update: L.A. Will Not Reopen Movie Theaters Or Indoor Retail In Near Term, Even If New State Rules Allow It, Says County Health Department

“It is evident we are making progress, and this is a testament to the collective efforts of so many,” said county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer. “As we evaluate how to best continue our recovery journey without experiencing the spikes we saw in July, we need to consider the magnitude of increased exposures created with each sector re-opening. … [Read more...] about Los Angeles County Coronavirus Update: With Labor Day Approaching, “Parties Of Any Type Are Not Allowed Anywhere,” Say Health Officials

Over the past few months, Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer repeatedly has emphasized the inequalities among Angelenos of different ethnicities when it comes to the virus. Ferrer has often said the county sees a “disproportionately higher number of deaths from COVID-19 among black and brown people.” … [Read more...] about California Coronavirus Update: Governor Gavin Newsom’s Little-Noticed Reopening Requirement Could Trip L.A. Up