The site would have the capacity to vaccinate up to 10,000 people a day, the LAUSD said.
On Monday, the LAUSD and its partners, including Anthem Blue Cross and Cedars-Sinai, sent a letter to County Department of Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer and L.A. County Office of Education Superintendent Dr. Debra Duardo seeking authorization to operate the site.
“Returning students, teachers and staff to campus in the safest way possible is essential to the well-being of our entire community, said Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner. “A dedicated vaccination site and comprehensive effort for the education community would allow schools to re-open sooner and in a more coordinated manner.
As COVID-19 cases decline and hospitals improve capacity, Los Angeles County has hit a state milestone for allowing elementary schools to reopen - but that doesn't mean they will anytime soon.
As COVID-19 cases decline and hospitals improve capacity, Los Angeles County has hit a state milestone for allowing elementary schools to reopen - but that doesn't mean they will anytime soon.
Superintendent Austin Beutner Monday announced a $200 million commitment to address achievement gaps among Black students and others in the Los Angeles Unified.