CDC Health Advisory: Information on Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 at Risk for Severe Outcomes April 26, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Advisory to update healthcare providers about the availability ... Read More
Public Health Increasing Access to Second Booster Dose at Skilled Nursing Facilities April 12, 2022 With increased circulation of the more infectious BA.2 subvariant, the County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is ramping ... Read More
With Gradual Increase of BA.2 Subvariant in LA County, Layering of Safety Protections Critical for Residents and Workers at Elevated Risk March 22, 2022 As multiple COVID metrics continue to decline, the state is lifting the requirements for vaccine and test verification at ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Advisory: Temporary National Shortage of Rifampin Oral Capsules March 3, 2022 Key Messages There is a temporary national shortage of rifampin oral capsules attributable to product discontinuations, equipment malfunction, and shortage ... Read More
CDPH Health Alert Omicron Variant Update: Therapeutics Changes for Outpatient Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19 February 4, 2022 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a CAHAN regarding changes in recommended outpatient therapies based on activity ... Read More
Public Health is reporting 60 New Omicron Cases, 3,258 New Cases, and 7 New Deaths in Los Angeles County December 20, 2021 As Omicron cases continue to spread, Public Health data shows that vaccines remain one of the most powerful protections ... Read More
LAC DPH COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Booster Doses October 25, 2021 Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots After authorization by the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Read More
Statement from LACMA President Dr. Jeffery Lee Regarding LA Unified School District Announcement Mandating Vaccinations September 9, 2021 President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association, Jeffery Lee, MD The Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA) joins the ... Read More
Ongoing COVID-19 Outbreaks Slightly Decrease in Non- School Settings September 8, 2021 Ongoing COVID-19 Outbreaks Slightly Decrease in Non-School Settings 49 New Deaths and 2,006 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in ... Read More
Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19 August 27, 2021 Summary Ivermectin is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication used to treat certain infections caused by internal ... Read More
LACDPH COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Additional mRNA Dose for Immunocompromised Persons & LAC Healthcare Worker Mandate August 16, 2021 Key Messages The CDC recommends an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for moderately and severely immunocompromised people after an initial ... Read More
New Case Identified: Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) August 9, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health update today regarding a fatal case of Burkholderia pseudomallei (melioidosis) ... Read More