The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reporting the highest number of new coronavirus cases reported since late-August not associated with a backlog, officials said Thursday.  An additional 61 Santa Clarita Valley Coronavirus cases have been reported Thursday, a part of 1,745 new cases across Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. ...

The Los Angeles County school reopening capacity has increased to 25 percent for “small cohorts” of students with high needs, officials said.  Over 1,000 schools in L.A. County have been approved for a limited return to campus in-person learning, for students with individualized education plans (IEPs), students requiring instruction for English as a Second Language (ESL) or students needing assessments ...

Sports celebrations with large groups are being discouraged by public health officials as the Los Angeles Dodgers seek a World Series title after a three-decade drought.  This last week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health observed many instances of customers at restaurants not following the required infection control protocols while watching sporting events such as the World Series ...

The Los Angeles County has reached over 300,000 cumulative coronavirus cases since March, with 7,000 deaths reported, officials said.  An additional 31 coronavirus cases have been reported in the Santa Clarita Valley on Monday as part of the 861 reported cases across Los Angeles County, according to the L.A. County Department of Public Health (LA DPH). Public health noted that ...

Public health officials are further encouraging residents to receive the flu vaccination to prevent hospital overcrowding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Every year, tens of thousands of people nationwide are hospitalized or die from flu-related illnesses. Considering the toll COVID-19 has had on our communities and the healthcare system, “now more than ever it is important to be protected from influenza ...

Public health officials are encouraging residents who participated in large gatherings celebrating recent sporting events or protests to get tested for COVID-19 due to potential exposure to the virus.  Those who precipitated in large crowds, including the recent protests and Lakers championship celebrations, should self-isolate for 14 days, said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Department of ...

30 additional Santa Clarita Valley coronavirus cases have been reported as part of the 881 new cases across Los Angeles County on Monday. The Santa Clarita Valley coronavirus total is now 6,461 with the Los Angeles County total reaching 282,982, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Low numbers reported on Monday reflects a lag in testing ...

32 additional Santa Clarita Valley coronavirus cases have been reported as part of the 1,285 new cases across Los Angeles County on Saturday. The Santa Clarita Valley coronavirus total is now 6,410 with the Los Angeles County total reaching 281,165 according to officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. An additional 28 deaths have been reported Friday, ...

After the recent re-openings of nail salons and malls for indoor operations, public health officials are encouraging businesses to follow coronavirus worksite safety protocols. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health continues to see COVID-19 outbreaks in businesses and workplaces. In the last two weeks, 118 outbreak investigations were opened, according to the department.  “Because of the possibility of ...

Los Angeles County has reported over 1,600 COVID-19 cases Wednesday, the highest one-day number of coronavirus cases since August, as the positivity rate remains to hold. 1,645 additional coronavirus cases have been reported Wednesday, bringing the Los Angeles County total to 277,445, according to Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The L.A. County ...