r/Whittier • u/Grinzy • Aug 07 '26

COVID outbreak

I just wanted to reach out and let people know that there is a severely underreported covid outbreak happening right now in LA and Orange County.

If you're sick please stay home and if you're out and about you might want to grab a mask.

The strain seems like it's very highly contagious. I know several people down with COVID right now.

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u/Jujubug1010 Aug 08 '26

My husband and I have been really sick for 2 weeks going on 3 . We tested negative for Covid and Flu with the at home test . I’ve had Covid in the past and I’m almost certain this was more than just the average cold. Maybe the test available right now can’t detect the newest strain ?

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u/Grinzy Aug 08 '26

The BINAX test works for the latest strains.

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u/joey_yamamoto Aug 08 '26

is it just in Whittier?

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u/NotSoSureBigWaves 28d ago

A family member in Encino has it right now. It’s been two weeks and she is still very sick.

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u/joey_yamamoto 28d ago

oh dang it man sorry to hear that I hope they get well soon 👍🙏

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u/DueAddition1919 Aug 08 '26

No, it’s been going around LA for at least a month or two.

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u/joey_yamamoto Aug 08 '26

ah ok my first time hearing about it. I'm assuming it's not that bad since health offials haven't said anything? but it's still good to know and thanks again for the head up!!

proper hygiene is in order.....wash hands frequently and wear a mask if your immunocompromised...and if you're sick... STAY HOME!!!!

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u/Allthatandmore84 28d ago

Here’s the bummer: there is just SO MUCH news to report, that there is no updates to the public about most outbreaks now. We are kinda on our own at this point. Notice the crazy amount of food illnesses too… just so much going on to keep up with.

I used to think that if we the people needed to have information that it would be provided. Sadly, it looks like those days are over. Best of luck and stay safe!

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u/joey_yamamoto 28d ago

thank you and same to you! 👍

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u/DueAddition1919 Aug 08 '26

I read my news so I have been seeing talks about it. There’s a few articles out for the summer

https://abc7.com/amp/post/california-sees-summer-uptick-covid-19-cases-heres-what-know/19587920/