The Latest Breaking News from Barbara Ferrer

LOS ANGELES — Despite a recent rise in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County’s public health director said this week she remained hopeful the region could avoid another major spike by taking sensible precautions.

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County on Friday ended its order to quarantine asymptomatic people exposed to the coronavirus.

LOS ANGELES — After dramatic declines in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County has hit another plateau this week that comes amid the spread of the highly infectious BA.2 omicron subvariant.

LOS ANGELES — Now is the time for those at higher risk from COVID-19 to get a second booster dose, Los Angeles County’s public health director said, citing less-than-ideal overall vaccination rates along with concerns swirling around the rapid spread of the highly contagious BA.2 omicron subvariant.

LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’s failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID-19 drugs.

LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’ failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID drugs.

There are increasing signs that the omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise, even as the daily reported number of coronavirus cases continues to fall across California.

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases are on the upswing worldwide, prompting some officials to warn that California could see increases this spring because of the omicron subvariant BA.2 even though cases so far have been modest.

LOS ANGELES — Officials say circulating myths are likely keeping many people from getting vaccinated against COVID-19.