Coronavirus in Boyle Heights and East LA A daily update on news stories, resources and useful information regarding the COVID-19 emergency in Eastside communities
‘The New Normal’ highlights how COVID-19 shifted young people’s lives, education and employment in California Boyle Heights Beat contributed part of the content of the youth-led journalism series which launched Tuesday
Number of COVID cases in Boyle Heights grew almost 25 times during omicron surge Increases in the neighborhood in late December and early January were higher than the average for LA County
California indoor mask mandate to expire on Feb. 16 L.A. County’s health officials say mask mandate will remain in place here as long as COVID-19 transmission remains high
LA County is past the omicron peak, say health officials The number of new cases and hospitalized patients has dropped, but deaths due to COVID-19 continue to rise
Burning questions (and answers) about all those pop-up tents offering free COVID tests Some officials are questioning the legitimacy of temporary sites that have multiplied to meet the testing demands of a panicky public
How and where to get free COVID and Flu test kits in LA County New program is aimed at expanding access for people unable to make appointments
Free bus rides are ending on LA Metro. Check out the limited-time discounts going into place For the first half of 2022, most riders will pay $3.50 for a day pass, $12.50 for a weekly pass, and $50 for a 30-day pass
New COVID cases In LA county top 20K, rise in hospitalizations is far less steep Thursday’s was one of the highest daily case counts of the pandemic
