California Covid Deaths Officially Cross 80,000 As Cases Top 8,000,000

Google, which implemented a Covid vaccine mandate for employees last summer, has reversed course and decided to lift the requirement.

Prince Harry has renewed his lease on Frogmore Cottage which will allow him to deputise for the Queen - should he need to, according to reports.The Duke of Sussex, who lives in California, is still eligible to serve his grandmother as one of her four Counsellors of State because he qualifies as being "domiciled" in Britain thanks to his old Windsor address, The Sunday Telegraph reports.This means Charles, William, Harry and Andrew - the four adults next in line to the throne - can fill in for the Queen at her request should she fall temporarily ill.The news comes as it was revealed the Queen had tested positive for Covid. Buckingham Palace confirmed the monarch was experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms" over the weekend.

Lily James appears to have finally confirmed her relationship with Michael Shumer, after the pair first sparked romance rumours over a year ago. Pam & Tommy star Lily, 32, recently shared a collection of photographs on Instagram taken during a recent holiday, with one snap appearing to feature Michael, suggesting their romance is still going strong. The actress previously dated Doctor Who star Matt Smith for around five years, until the couple called it quits in 2019.

“We have all come to understand what was not understood at the beginning of this crisis: that there is no end date, that there is not a moment where we declare victory,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday as he announced the state’s plan for the next phase of Covid.

The state of California unveiled today it’s long-promised plan for dealing with the Covid crisis more as an endemic than a pandemic.

show proof of vaccination plus booster shot (if eligible) and proof of a negative COVID-19 test.“I want to apologize to y’all for not being at the Screen Actors Guild Awards,” Smith explained in a now-deleted video on his Instagram account. “I mean no offense to anyone. I’m not vaccinated, and it’s a requirement to be vaccinated.”The “Hell or High Water” actor then opened up further about his anti-vax beliefs.

Coachella and Stagecoach just made some big announcements about their upcoming music festivals.

“It seems like when we have something high-profile, like the Super Bowl or the Emmys, the rules just don’t seem to matter any more,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn at a board meeting on Tuesday.

Coachella and Stagecoach festivals have dropped all COVID-19 safety precautions ahead of both events making a return this spring.Coachella will take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California between April 15-17 and 22-24, while Stagecoach will be held at the same venue between April 29-May 1.Previously, the festivals’ promoter Goldenvoice had announced that proof of vaccination against COVID-19 would no longer be required. Now, it has also dropped entry requirements including a negative test taken in the 72 hours prior to attendance and the wearing of masks.The health and safety guidance on the websites for both events has now been updated to confirm that the new policy is “in accordance with local guidelines”.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was among the tens of thousands at SoFi Stadium yesterday who decided to doff their masks. A shot of the mayor maskless in his Rams gear at the game began circulating online on Sunday afternoon, prompting criticism from many who pointing out that L.A. County’s mask mandate for outdoor mega-events is still in effect.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe omicron wave has peaked across the country, and states including New York and California are once again easing up on their COVID restrictions.But in the entertainment industry, there is no rush to get back to “normal.” The studios and unions are largely holding firm on the set of COVID production protocols that has been in place since the summer of 2020. Both sides are in talks this week on adjustments to the plan — which is formally set to expire on Sunday.

The Queen's recent Covid-19 scare has sparked debate over which royals should be allowed to step in for her if she is unable to fulfil her duties.

Rihanna! The 33-year-old singer and Savage X Fenty designer has been slaying the maternity fashion game ever since she announced last week that she and boyfriend A$AP Rocky are expecting their first child together. On Wednesday night, RiRi didn't disappoint, stepping out for dinner at the Giorgio Baldi Italian restaurant in Santa Monica, California, wearing low-rise jeans, strappy heels, a tied brown crop top, a patchwork fur coat and a camo trucker hat. The bold fashion statement gave fans a clear view of Rihanna's growing baby bump. This isn't the first time she's dressed up her bump! Over the weekend, Rihanna was spotted going out to dinner in Beverly Hills, California, in a revealing black lace-up top with fitted black pants, a Carhartt jacket and shades. Rihanna shared a photo of the look on her Instagram account, writing, «All black everything

California Governor Gavin Newsom gave a significant preview of the state’s plan to loosen Covid-19 restrictions next week. Calling it an “endemic plan,” indicated it will take the state into the era when it simply lives with the disease, instead of the pandemic strategy that’s been deployed to date.

Angels & Airwaves have been forced to cancel their UK and European tour due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Tom DeLonge and co were due to begin the tour in March but the dates have now been cancelled due to continuing issues with COVID-19 and uncertainty surrounding travel overseas.Posting the news on Facebook, the group wrote: “Friends, due to complications surrounding the ongoing COVID pandemic, we unfortunately have to cancel our upcoming UK/EU dates.“We are absolutely gutted to not be making it back overseas this spring and are working on returning as soon as we can. Refunds will be available from your point of purchase.

There are many reasons we wish the pandemic would come to an end, but not dealing with any ridiculous anti-masker BS is a big one.