As cases surge and L.A.'s hospitals are pushed to their max capacity, one question we've heard a lot: Why hasn't L.A. County triggered emergency field hospitals life they did early in the pandemic? We asked County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer that question and more, as the COVID-19 cases reach alarming heights in the region.

<p>As cases surge and L.A.'s hospitals are pushed to their max capacity, one question we've heard a lot: Why hasn't L.A. County triggered emergency field hospitals life they did early in the pandemic? We asked County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer that question and more, as the COVID-19 cases reach alarming heights in the region.</p>