With some of the year’s busiest travel dates fast approaching, the personal-finance website WalletHub today announced the results of its nationally representative 2021 Winter Travel Survey, along with its updated list of the Best Credit Cards for Winter Travel, plus key money-saving tips for domestic and international travelers. Applying for …continue reading
On September 28, the California State Public Health Officer (CDPH) issued a new health order to address mandatory vaccination for workers in adult and senior care facilities, as well as workers providing services in a recipient’s home. Workers identified in the order must have their first dose of a one-dose …continue reading
The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA), in partnership with OC Health Care Agency, will host a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic at its Santa Ana Regional Center. This event is open to the public. Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Time: 8 a.m. to noon Location: Lobby B in the …continue reading
Haven’t received your COVID-19 vaccination yet? Cypress College will be hosting a free vaccine clinic, in partnership with MemorialCare, that is open to the public. The clinic, which will offer the Pfizer vaccine, will take place Tuesday, August 31 (1st and 2nd doses) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at …continue reading
At its August 24, 2021 meeting, after months of extensive discussion and research, the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees approved a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees and students who attend classes on campus. Students who do not wish to get the vaccine have the option …continue reading
The Coast Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for students, faculty, staff, managers, and trustees on August 24, 2021, in a special meeting. Those with medical or religious exemptions will be required to participate in a to-be-developed testing program. “Vaccination is the primary means …continue reading
Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and up: “The FDA’s full approval further confirms that the Pfizer vaccine meets a rigorous, scientific standard for safety and efficacy, protecting against serious illness, hospitalization …continue reading
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be …continue reading
If you or a loved one is homebound and unable to visit a community vaccination site, you may qualify for an in-home vaccination by one of L.A. County Public Health’s partnering vaccination providers. All L.A. County residents (excluding Pasadena and Long Beach) are eligible for in-home vaccination if they: Need …continue reading
On August 11, the California State Public Health Officer issued a new health order that all public and private schools serving students in transitional kindergarten through grade 12 must verify COVID-19 vaccine status of all workers. The order does not apply to home schools, childcare or higher education. The State issued the …continue reading
Citing its relentless commitment to end the pandemic by slowing the spread of disease, preventing serious illness, hospitalization and death, MemorialCare announced it is requiring all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and urged continued widespread vaccinations among the public as well. “MemorialCare has been unwavering in championing vaccinations as …continue reading
Today, the State of California is taking decisive action to combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable communities – implementing a first-in-the-nation standard to require all state workers and workers in health care and high-risk congregate settings to either show proof of full vaccination or be tested at least …continue reading
A California licensed homeopathic doctor was arrested today for her alleged scheme to sell homeoprophylaxis immunization pellets and falsify COVID-19 vaccination cards by making it appear that customers received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Moderna vaccine. The announcement was made by Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco; …continue reading