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LA Sheriff, Police Report Hundreds of Staff in Quarantine

LA Sheriff, Police Report Hundreds of Staff in Quarantine
Members of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) and the Los Angeles Services Authority travel to connect with the homeless population in Malibu, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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Los Angeles law enforcement agencies reported that hundreds of officers and staff were quarantined this week after testing positive for COVID-19.

LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said 573 personnel were quarantined, with five of those in the hospital.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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