COVID19

Public Health Monitors Small Signs of Increasing COVID-19 Transmission

The so called “FLiRT” variants, including KP.2 and KP.3 variants, descendants of Omicron variants JN.1, are causing an increasing proportion…

1 year ago

Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Now Available for LA County Residents 65 and Older

For older adults already up to date on their vaccines, this now includes getting an additional updated vaccine dose this…

2 years ago

COVID-19 Indicators Continue to Decline in LA County

There was an average of 481 COVID-positive hospitalized patients for the week ending Feb. 10, a decrease from the average…

2 years ago

As COVID-19 Transmission Increases, Precautions offer Protection

Holiday gatherings, more travel and increased time spent indoors are all factors likely contributing to transmission increases.

2 years ago

Get the Updated COVID-19, Flu Vaccines for Maximum Protection This Winter

Local data shows that circulation of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus or RSV, is beginning to…

2 years ago

Public Health Reports Small Signs of Increasing COVID-19 Transmission; Recommends Common-Sense Precautions

This week, Public Health reports 2,034 new COVID-19 cases, a 32% increase from the 1,544 cases reported last week

2 years ago

As U.S. Emergency Declarations End, Access to COVID-19 Protections Continues for Los Angeles County Residents

In California, new laws require insurance plans, including Medicare or Medi-Cal, to cover the cost of vaccines, testing and Paxlovid…

2 years ago

County Promotes Sensible Strategies to Reduce Dangers Associated with COVID-19

With the lifting of county, state and federal COVID-19 emergency orders, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or…

2 years ago

Newer COVID-19 Strain XBB.1.5 Emerges as Dominant in LA County

Because the new dominant strain has more potential to cause infection, Public Health officials are asking residents, especially those who…

3 years ago

LA County Residents Returning to School, Work After Winter Break Urged to Test for COVID-19 and Mask

Public Health officials are asking for the community’s help in reducing the chances of another post-holiday surge and limiting the…

3 years ago