Record Number Of COVID-19 Cases Reported In LA CountyLos Angeles County health officials have announced record-breaking numbers of COVID-19 cases on the final day of 2021, with 27,091 positives.
Los Angeles County Reports Seventh Case of Omicron VariantThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has reported the finding of a seventh positive case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
LA County Health Director Urges Schools To Remain Closed Through JanuaryCiting a continued threat from COVID-19, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer is calling for schools to close through the end of the month.
Protesters Gather Again Outside Home of LA County Health Department DirectorProtesters held a demonstration Friday night outside the home of the Los Angeles County Department of Health director.
Lancaster Votes 'No Confidence' In LA County Public Health Director, Eyes Own AgencyThe Lancaster City Council held a vote of "no confidence" in Los Angeles County Public Health Department Director Barbara Ferrer.
Protesters Gather At Ferrer's Home Demanding To 'Open LA' One Day Before Stay-At-Home Order Takes EffectProtesters -- several not wearing face coverings -- were demanding to "Open L.A." in a demonstration on Sunday evening outside the home of Los Angeles County Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
Audio: LA County Health Director Says Schools Won't Reopen Until After November ElectionCounty health officials sought to clarify comments after a recording emerged of Barbara Ferrer predicting that schools were unlikely to reopen until after the election.
LA County Public Health Director Confirms She's Received Death Threats Over Coronavirus RestrictionsDr. Barbara Ferrer, who has been holding briefings almost daily since March, said she holds the briefings herself in order to protect her team from similar threats.
Coronavirus: Gov. Newsom, L.A. County Issue 'Stay-At-Home' Orders For Residents, Non-Essential Businesses To CloseThe L.A. County health order follows similar shelter in place orders issued by six counties in the Bay Area, as well as Orange County, this wee.