Masks will now be optional across the SunLine Transit Agency’s services effective immediately, the company announced on Tuesday. Sunline’s change in policy will affect SunBus, SunDial, SunRise and the 10 Commuter Link services. The move comes a day after the Transportation Security Administration suspended enforcement of the mask mandate. On Monday, a federal judge voided
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine its original vaccine with protection against the omicron variant. On Tuesday, it reported a preliminary hint that such an approach might work. Today’s COVID-19 vaccines all are based on the original version of the coronavirus. But the virus continues to
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By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge in Florida struck down on Monday the Biden administration’s mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods, and a Biden administration official says the order is no longer in effect while the ruling is reviewed. US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the mandate was unlawful because
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By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California top health official says the state has no plans to impose new statewide pandemic restrictions despite a rise in coronavirus cases. The spike is primarily due to a new highly transmissible omicron variant. Health Secretary Mark Ghaly says the most populous state has seen a
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The legendary Barry Manilow announced he has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes on the day Manilow, 78, was set to attend the opening night performance of his new musical, HARMONY. “This just might be the cruelest thing that has ever happened to me: 25 years waiting for this show to premiere in New York
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The Coachella Valley Music Festival is known for hosting top artists of all genres. It’s also known for bringing big crowds along with it. Some festival goers say they’re excited for the event, but will still try to keep their distance. Going to Coachella “Probably distancing for myself personally. I really like going to the
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will extend for two weeks the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was set to extend the order, which was to expire on April 18, by
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The California Democrat made the announcement Tuesday evening in a tweet that says he’s feeling fine and will quarantine. The 61-year-old Schiff says he’s been vaccinated and boosted and urged everyone to be vaccinated. Several other political figures have tested
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Spring break for schools across the state is coming up and California public health officials are stockpiling millions of Covid tests to distribute them to students and school staff. Statewide, 14.3 million tests are being sent out – about enough, officials said, to give two tests to each of the 7.2 million Californian students and
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By BEN FINLEY and KIMBERLEE KRUESI NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the early days of the pandemic, offering a much needed break to health care workers and patients alike following the omicron surge. The number of patients hospitalized with the coronavirus has fallen more than 90%
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Travel for people going to and from Canada will be a lot easier starting Friday, April 1. The Canadian government announced it is removing its pre-entry COVID test requirement for fully vaccinated travelers. The Public Health Agency of Canada shared with News Channel 3, “This gradual easing of Canada’s border measures is made possible by
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Riverside County lawmakers from both sides of the aisle say they have reservations about a proposed state law due for hearings next month that would pave the way for children as young as 12 to receive COVID-19 shots without first obtaining their parents’ permission.  “I respect parents’ authority over the welfare of their children and
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older, a step to offer extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to that age group
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN Mask mandates in the United States are speeding toward what could be their final frontier: transportation. In less than a month, the rule requiring masks on planes, in airports and on other means of public transportation is set to expire. And it could happen sooner, if US airlines have any say
Continue Reading By Brenda Goodman, CNN The Biden administration is expected to give older adults the option of getting a second Covid-19 vaccine booster as early as this week. Two sources familiar with the government’s plans said the US Food and Drug Administration is planning authorize a fourth dose of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines for
Continue Reading DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s 7 million students and school employees are getting free at-home COVID-19 tests to help prevent outbreaks at their school when they return from spring break. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office says Saturday the state has shipped or delivered more than 14.3 million antigen tests, enough for two
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Health experts are closely watching a new Covid variant that’s even more contagious than Omicron. BA.2, a subvariant of Omicron is 30 to 60 percent more transmissible – and wastewater data from Palm Springs shows its on the rise here in the valley. In the past two weeks, testing of the city’s wastewater showed about
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Millions of uninsured Americans may find it harder to find a free COVID-19 test. Federal funding for free COVID testing has run out. Congress has yet to pass a new COVID-19 funding bill. The halt in accepting COVID testing claims for uninsured people started at midnight on Tuesday. There are not enough funds to cover COVID
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California will no longer require vaccine verification or proof of a negative test to enter an indoor “mega-event.” The California Department of Public Health confirmed that the requirements will be lifted starting on Friday, April 1. 📢 Effective 4/1, requirements for vaccine verification or proof of negative test for indoor mega-events will be lifted and
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Most Covid-19 restrictions have rolled back throughout the Coachella Valley. Indoor mask mandates have been dropped, vaccinations are no longer required for many events and masks in schools have become a thing of the past. “I know there’s a desire to get rid of this like I don’t want to talk about Covid anymore. But,
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