Press Play with Madeleine Brand
More than 1000 COVID cases emerge in LA for fifth straight day. It’s the first major spike since March
On Tuesday, for the fifth day in a row, LA County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. The county hasn’t seen these numbers since early March, when the fall/winter surge was easing.
By Madeleine Brand • • 9m ListenOn Tuesday, for the fifth day in a row, LA County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. The county hasn’t seen these numbers since early March, when the fall/winter surge was easing. Hospitalizations are also ticking up now, while deaths have stayed relatively low.
Meanwhile, the FDA says Johnson & Johnson must include a warning label on its vaccine, stating it could cause Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare nerve disorder.
The agency also announced vaccine recipients don’t need a COVID-19 booster shot yet.
