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    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.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.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.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Danielle Chiriguayo

      Morning Edition anchor and reporter

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      Debra Duardo

      Superintendent of the LA County Office of Education

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