COVID-19 vaccination appointments mistakenly emailed to hundreds of residents Friday
They weren’t old, they weren’t educators or health or food workers. But if the city was dishing out vaccinations, sure, why not get one?
Deal reached to get California children back in classrooms
California’s public schools could get $6.6 billion from the state Legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the end of March, according to a new agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s legislative leaders.
How Long Beach officials decide who gets vaccinated amid scarce supply
While the city has won wide praise for its aggressive vaccination program, its vaccination decisions also have led to accusations of politicking, favoritism and exclusion of groups who play a big part in the city’s ability to function.
Long Beach launches COVID-19 vaccine data page with breakdown on numbers and demographics
About 60% of older Long Beach residents have received at least one dose.
California expects 1.1 million J&J vaccines in next 3 weeks
The vaccine, still in the final federal approval process, has fewer handling restrictions than the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines now being used.
Long Beach reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths; positive cases hit three-month low
Total hospitalizations in the county, meanwhile, fell below 2,000 on Wednesday for the first time since late December.
California students in richer areas far more likely to be back in classrooms, data shows
School districts in California’s richest neighborhoods are far more likely to offer in-person instruction than those serving its poorest, though the state as a whole remains behind the rest of the country in bringing students back inside physical classrooms, according to a CalMatters analysis of state data.
Youth sports can soon resume in Long Beach, LA County as case rates fall
The rate of new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County fell far enough today to allow for a resumption of youth competition in sports such as football, soccer and water polo, but with many schools still closed due to the pandemic, it was unclear when student-athletes will return to action.
L.A. County passes ordinance requiring $5 ‘Hero Pay’ for grocery workers
“Grocery and drug retail employees have continued to report to work and serve our communities, despite the ongoing hazards and dangers of being exposed to COVID-19.”
Long Beach reports lowest case rate of COVID-19 since mid-November
Long Beach reported 14.8 cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents, well below a high of 158 reported on Jan. 15.