
Latest News
Here you'll find the most recent news from the various entities including the California Department of Public Health and more.
Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available Soon in LA County, Recommended for People Six Months and Older
Sep 14, 2023
Amid Rising COVID-19 Transmission, Common-Sense Safety Practices Urged
Aug 26, 2023
After a relatively calm summer, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is reporting a rise in measures of COVID-19 transmission for the fifth consecutive week. To help mitigate the spread, Public Health is working with institutions and partners to provide information about and access to vaccinations, tests, and therapeutics. Public Health continues to provide support and resources to skilled nursing facilities, where people are at higher risk for severe illness, and schools, where students and staff are indoors, in close contact with each other, for long periods of time.
Six New Mpox Cases Reported in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is alerting residents and health care providers about a concerning increase in mpox cases, with six new cases reported in Los Angeles County in the past week, up from an average of less than one case per week during the preceding four weeks.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine as Booster Dose for Certain Children 6
Mar 14, 2023
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine as Booster Dose for Certain Children 6 Months through 4 Years of AgeToday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent to provide for a single booster dose of the vaccine in children 6 months through 4 years of age at least 2 months after completion of primary vaccination with three doses of the monovalent (single strain) Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
News Update March
Mar 7, 2023
In anticipation of March 31, 2023, the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency protections for Los Angeles County residents receiving Medi-Cal benefits, the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is asking customers to update their contact information to help keep their coverage active.
Strain XBB.1.5 Emerges as Dominant
Feb 10, 2023
A newer COVID-19 Omicron strain, XBB.1.5, has emerged as dominant in Los Angeles County, according to the most recent analysis of local COVID samples from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health).
COVID-19 News update Janaury
Jan 24, 2023
News and resources update - Janaury
From updates on vaccination distribution and government responses to the virus, to the impact on daily life and the economy.
Spending Bill with Suicide Prevention for 2023
Dec 21, 2022
This billthat makes significant investments in suicide prevention and mental health programs, including many of the priorities AFSP's Public Policy Office has been advocating for all year.
Womens Empowerment Summit 2023 - Early Registration is now open!
Dec 16, 2022
we are setting out to empower and uplift our community of women with disabilities throughout California! We want to organize our community, led by Women, to come together, unify and send a powerful message across our great State!
SCRS Launches brand new app
Dec 2, 2022
As a Center for Independent Living, and a disability organization, SCRS has been leading the way for quite some time now, and we are always looking for ways to improve, grow and innovate