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    Could LA see a COVID surge like last winter? UCLA epidemiologist says it’s possible but unlikely

    Could the Delta variant cause LA to return to case and hospitalization rates we experienced last winter? UCLA epidemiologist Karin Michels says it’s possible, but highly unlikely because more than half the population is vaccinated.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Aug 3, 2021 • 8m Listen

    Could the Delta variant cause LA to return to case and hospitalization rates we experienced last winter? UCLA epidemiologist Karin Michels says it’s possible, but highly unlikely because more than half the population is vaccinated. She notes, “But you never know with this virus. It's a very clever virus, and we really need to use all the weapons that we have.”

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    LA classrooms are reopening, COVID numbers are rising. Teacher and nurse are both worried
    1. 0:00PTSD and no emotional support: Teacher and nurse both worry about COVID as LAUSD reopens soon
    2. 10:24Could LA see a COVID surge like last winter? UCLA epidemiologist says it’s possible but unlikelyYou’re reading this
    3. 18:53Why OC supervisors are shutting down remote public comment as COVID cases rise
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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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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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      Karin Michels

      Chair, Department of Epidemiology, UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    LA classrooms are reopening, COVID numbers are rising. Teacher and nurse are both worried
    1. 0:00PTSD and no emotional support: Teacher and nurse both worry about COVID as LAUSD reopens soon
    2. 10:24Could LA see a COVID surge like last winter? UCLA epidemiologist says it’s possible but unlikelyYou’re reading this
    3. 18:53Why OC supervisors are shutting down remote public comment as COVID cases rise
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