LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are starting to increase in Los Angeles County amid the wider circulation of newer Omicron subvariants.
With flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, also on the rise statewide, officials are urging residents to take steps to protect themselves — including wearing masks and getting the updated COVID-19 booster and flu shots.
“Our winter virus season is here early, especially for our kids. We are seeing stress on our clinics and hospitals that care for kids, especially infants and kids under 12,” Dr. Tomas Aragon, California’s public health director and health officer, said in a statement. “Kids get infected from other kids and adults, so everyone needs to do their part.”
