A small fraction of the 7,256 licensed child care homes and centers currently open in Los Angeles County have recorded a confirmed case of the virus. There are currently 22 confirmed coronavirus outbreaks -- that is, three or more cases at these facilities in the county -- more than doubling in recent weeks the total number of cases reported since June. But even a single confirmed case can close a badly needed facility for weeks. KPCC's Mariana Dale reports.

 

<p>A small fraction of the 7,256 licensed child care homes and centers currently open in Los Angeles County have recorded a confirmed case of the virus. There are currently <a href="http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/locations.htm">22 confirmed coronavirus outbreaks</a> -- that is, three or more cases at these facilities in the county -- more than doubling in recent weeks the total number of cases reported since June. But even a single confirmed case can close a badly needed facility for weeks. KPCC's Mariana Dale reports.</p>
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