Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said today that 700 city employees are in danger of being be placed on leave within the next two weeks — 77 are already on unpaid leave — for resisting the city’s mandate that municipal employees get vaccinated for Covid by Dec. 18 and submit to testing … Read entire story.
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On Saturday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 19 new deaths from Covid-19, as well as 1,378 new positive cases. The number of deaths and confirmed cases reported today may reflect delays in weekend reporting. But at present, 605 County residents are said to be hospitalized with Covid-19. COVID-19 Daily … Read entire story.
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“We will not reach the 80% threshold by the beginning of the year,” said Los Angeles County Health Director Barbara Ferrer today about the county’s vaccination progress. She then noted, “This is one of the 4 measures we must meet to lift restrictions.” Translation: L.A…. Read entire story.
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Hollywood’s Covid-19 safety protocols have been extended to January 15. The protocols, which had been set to expire on Oct. 31, include testing and vaccination mandates. Established in September 2020 by an agreement between the AMPTP and Hollywood’s unions – the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, the Teamsters and the Basic Crafts – the … Read entire story.
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Two struggling college football teams will get a week off after Cal announced today that “additional” players “tested positive for Covid-19 and are unavailable to practice this week or play in the contest.” The Golden Bears (3-6) were to play USC (4-5) on Saturday. Even … Read entire story.
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