Listen Live
Donate
 on air
Schedule

KCRW

Read & Explore

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Culture
  • Events

Listen

  • Live Radio
  • Music
  • Podcasts
  • Full Schedule

Information

  • About
  • Careers
  • Help / FAQ
  • Newsletters
  • Contact

Support

  • Become a Member
  • Become a VIP
  • Ways to Give
  • Shop
  • Member Perks

Become a Member

Donate to KCRW to support this cultural hub for music discovery, in-depth journalism, community storytelling, and free events. You'll become a KCRW Member and get a year of exclusive benefits.

DonateGive Monthly

Copyright 2026 KCRW. All rights reserved.

Report a Bug|Privacy Policy|Terms of Service|
Cookie Policy
|FCC Public Files

Back to Greater LA

Greater LA

LA County officials brace for spread of coronavirus

There are more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading outside China and Japan, through Europe and the Middle East. In California, as of this morning, there are 28 reported cases. Most of those are up north.

  • rss
  • Share
By Steve Chiotakis • Feb 28, 2020 • 1 min read

There are more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading outside China and Japan, through Europe and the Middle East. In California, as of this morning, there are 28 reported cases. Most of those are up north. There’s only been one confirmed case in LA County. Nevertheless, local officials are bracing for more. That includes school leaders.

  • https://images.ctfassets.net/2658fe8gbo8o/AvYox6VuEgcxpd20Xo9d3/769bca4fbf97bf022190f4813812c1e2/new-default.jpg?h=250

    Steve Chiotakis

    Afternoon News Anchor

  • KCRW placeholder

    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

  • KCRW placeholder

    Jenna Kagel

    Radio producer

  • https://images.ctfassets.net/2658fe8gbo8o/AvYox6VuEgcxpd20Xo9d3/769bca4fbf97bf022190f4813812c1e2/new-default.jpg?h=250

    Danielle Chiriguayo

    Morning Edition anchor and reporter

  • KCRW placeholder

    Debra Duardo

    Superintendent of the LA County Office of Education

    NewsLos AngelesHealth & WellnessCaliforniaCoronavirus
Back to Greater LA