Just over one year into the pandemic and the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel appears to shine brighter and brighter. As of today, over 20 million Californians have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and 4 million of those are in the state’s hardest-hit areas. It is a day of […]
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines in California has been challenging, to put it mildly. The FDA issued an EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) for the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine on December 11, 2020. Days later they did the same for the Moderna vaccine and immunizations for healthcare workers and the elderly began. But the distribution of […]
After what could only be described as a horrendous school year for students, LAUSD has finally approved a plan to reopen campuses across Los Angeles. Given the harsh realities of distance learning, one might expect that a return to the classroom would be met with thunderous applause. However, parents’ reception to this news has largely […]
Three vaccines are now available in California to those aged 16-64 who have the qualifying health conditions. Doctor’s offices, super sites, and pharmacies are busy putting needles into arms to fight the spread of COVID-19, but there’s an intriguing catch. The verification of the pre-approved medical conditions to receive a vaccine is non-existent. Vaccine sites […]
As we approach the so-called Covid-versary, California appears to be inching towards a full reopening. But an important question looms: Are we ready? Yes, the number of vaccinated residents across the state continues to rise. Plus the recent approval of the Johnson & Johnson single-use vaccine brings more good news in the ever-evolving fight against […]
If you’ve been tracking vaccination efforts in California and the United States, you know it’s not going well. Not even a little bit. In fact, multiple states across the country are lagging behind. Numerous factors are slowing the vaccine rollout. In short, manufacturing and distribution issues have been exacerbated by inclement weather in the midwest […]
There is positive news today from Sacramento, as California’s Governor Gavin Newsom lifts the stay-at-home order and the 10pm-5am curfew across the state. The decision comes as coronavirus conditions continue to improve, with intensive care unit (ICU) capacity ameliorating enough to merit the change. The stay-at-home order applied to the Southern California, San Joaquin Valley, […]
