Los Angeles County Coronavirus Update: 9 More Kids Diagnosed With Mysterious COVID-Related Ailment

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, Halloween is going to look quite different in Los Angeles this year. On Wednesday, county health officialsreleased guidelines for Halloween celebrations, including restrictions on holiday traditions and suggestions for "safer alternatives" that can allow residents to minimize contact with others.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is currently battling a wildfire known as the bobcat fire, which has spread to over 4,871 acres, according to the United States Forest Service. This fire erupted on Sunday at around 1 p.m.

The LA County Sheriff’s Department Malibu Search and Rescue team responding Saturday to heat-related rescue.    Picture via LASDMSAR Facebook page

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe heat wave of Labor Day weekend continues today across Southern California, bringing record temperatures and crowded beaches.There is a Stage 2 emergency in effect for the power grid, which means rolling blackouts are a possibility for parts of the state to help the overloaded system.Forecasters predict the Western San Fernando Valley to be particularly brutal, with Woodland Hills possibly going near 120 degrees on Sunday.The National Weather Service issued a

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s latest daily COVID-19 update showed a continued decrease in new positive cases and deaths. On Saturday, Public Health confirmed that Los Angeles county saw a total of 1,196 new positive cases and 24 new deaths, boasting a decrease from Friday’s metrics.To date, Los Angeles Public Health has recorded a total of 247,542 positive cases of COVID-19 and 6,000 related deaths.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorAs a weekend of record-breaking heat approaches, Los Angeles County health officials made a final plea today for residents to celebrate the Labor Day holiday safely and without large parties or gatherings.A loop of heat risk across CA as it increases to high/very high levels this holiday weekend. Please use caution during this extremely dangerous heat wave! The combination of hot temps, both during the day & night, will accumulate toward heat stress.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Thursday, Deadline reported on the bombshell news that U.K. production on The Batman had shut down after star Robert Pattinson contracted coronavirus.As production continues to ramp up, Deadline asked Los Angeles County Chief Medical Officer Dr.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorAt Los Angeles County’s Wednesday coronavirus news conference, County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said a small swath of the county’s students would be allowed to resume in-person instruction.

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Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorWhile a decision was expected Tuesday from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on the possible reopening of indoor shopping malls and hair salons, none was forthcoming. The board did, however, approve a sweetheart deal for Gladstone’s restaurant at PCH and Sunset.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorLos Angeles County Coronavirus Update: “As we approach the Labor day weekend, we must look at the lessons of these past few months…QWe most forgo our holiday traditions.”Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu DavisCounty’s positovity rate is “nearly double” what it takes to move into tier 2.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Saturday 27 new deaths and 1,339 new positive cases of COVID-19. The daily numbers have dropped slightly from Friday, when Public Health confirmed 38 new deaths and over 1,630 new positive cases.Public Health has identified 239,756 total positive COVID-19 cases to date across Los Angeles County.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom modified the reopening guidelines for counties in the State of California.

Bruce Haring, Tom Tapp UPDATE, THURSDAY: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 38 new deaths and 1,636 new cases of confirmed COVID-19. The number of new cases reported today include a backlog of 280 test results received from the State.To date, Public Health identified 236,986 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 48 new deaths and 1,644 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.Younger residents continued to make up the majority of positive new cases. Of the new cases reported on Saturday, 71 percent were people under the age of 50.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAn outbreak of COVID-19 has been reported at Television City, the studio where “The Bold and the Beautiful” and other shows are produced.Three staffers have come down with the virus at the studio formerly known as CBS Television City, at 7800 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles.The outbreak was publicly reported on Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe Orange County Health Care Agency announced the county’s first pediatric death related to COVID-19 on Thursday, a teenage girl with significant underlying medical conditions.Since the start of the pandemic, three people 18 to 24 years old have died of coronavirus complications in Orange County, but this was the first death of a person under 18.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced today in a Media Statement that the department is continuing to see seeing decreases and stabilizing of key indicators, including daily hospitalizations and deaths.