She added, though, that it’s unvaccinated residents who remain particularly exposed to the worst effects of COVID-19. “The reality is that the vast majority of folks testing positive today are infected with Omicron, a more easily transmitted strain of the virus,” Ferrer said. The massive jump in cases, Ferrer said, reflects increased circulation of the Omicron variant, which has spread rapidly since its presence was first confirmed in California three weeks ago. “If our case numbers continue to increase at a rapid pace over this week and next, we could be looking at case numbers we have never seen before,” Ferrer said Wednesday. The surge in new cases this week signals a difficult holiday season for Angelenos, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said. Dodger Stadium, one of the few major testing hubs operated by the city, is once again a drive-through testing site for residents who need to get tested from inside their car. Testing sites throughout Los Angeles County will be closed Saturday - Christmas Day - including the walk-up kiosk at Union Station. “If I test positive, then I’ll be stuck in my bedroom for the holidays,” Johnson said.
She’s expecting family to visit and finds herself wondering whether congestion or other symptoms are signs of the virus. “It’s a pat on the back, given that we have vaccines and new medications coming out to fight the virus.”Īdrienne Johnson, 38, works as a stage manager and wanted to get tested as a precaution ahead of the holidays. “Compared to the other surge we had when the pandemic first started, and then last winter, this is nothing,” Dones said while waiting in line to get tested. She gets tested regularly for her job, and while she is aware that the Omicron variant is highly transmissible, she doesn’t think it’s cause for alarm. Maria Dones, 46, works with elderly patients as a healthcare worker. But we’re here, and it’s not that big of an inconvenience.” “Hearing about breakthrough infections with people who are vaccinated is some cause for concern. “I’m grateful for these testing sites and to have them open,” Tusia said as the rain fell midmorning.
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