Health officials in Los Angeles County are urging residents to take precautions as the area has seen a surge in flea-borne typhus cases.
The LA County Department of Public Health said in an April 2 news release it documented 220 cases in 2025, the highest-ever recorded. Additionally, the health department said 90% of those infected required hospitalization.
According to the health officials, cases have been confirmed across LA County, including three localized outbreaks investigated in Central Los Angeles City, Santa Monica, and Willowbrook…