The first saliva at-home test for COVID-19 has been approved by the FDA, as it becomes available online to many states throughout the country including California. Rutgers Clinical Genomics Laboratory is able to return results after approximately 48 hours by the time received. Tests are available through Vault Health company online, as it offers its virtual medical supervision.

Each time you leave your home, even if just to take a walk around your neighborhood, you should wear a mask, bandana, or some form of protective covering. Not just for your own safety, but for the safety of others.

Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered most essential workers, patrons and guests to wear protective face coverings or masks in a press conference Tuesday afternoon. The order, which goes into effect on Friday at midnight, effectively mandates that masks be worn anywhere outside the home.

All countries urged to make public health affordable, while caution against early cancellation of measures. California expands telehealth video-chats and Angelenenos are advised to wear masks in public. Santa Monica enforces strict measures as will shut down construction sites that do not follow COVID-19 guidelines. $1,200 on the way, as unemployment claims skyrocket and rent along with water bills are suspended.

As COVID-19 expands it raises the case's numbers of the world and two SMC students test positive. California adopts rougher orders as public places close, while the 2.2 trillion Emergency Financial Package gets Signed and the Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy docks in Los Angeles.

COVID-19, a pandemic has taken the world’s breath away, by transforming every area of human life in the nation. The constant efforts to contain it include, but are not limited to closures, stay at home orders and a financial battle is spread with furloughs around the country.