Barbara Ferrer

director of LA County Department of Public Health

Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

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LA County saw 12,000 new COVID cases over the weekend. And over the past month, test positivity doubled and hospitalizations jumped by 80%. It’s all according to Barbara Ferrer.

Safe to fly and eat at indoor restaurants? LA COVID cases are up

LA County saw 12,000 new COVID cases over the weekend. And over the past month, test positivity doubled and hospitalizations jumped by 80%. It’s all according to Barbara Ferrer.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA county’s public health director says while people like complaining about getting another booster, it’s quick and comes with zero to mild side effects.

As BA.2 spreads, how likely will LA reinstate mandates for masks and vax proof?

LA county’s public health director says while people like complaining about getting another booster, it’s quick and comes with zero to mild side effects.

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The U.S. confirmed its first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in California today.

Omicron variant is likely in LA — so vaccines, masks and tests are super important: Barbara Ferrer

The U.S. confirmed its first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in California today.

from Greater LA

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