Los Angeles County Announces 48 New Deaths Related to Covid19 "Coronavirus"
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 48 new deaths and 607 new cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Thirty-seven people who died were over the age of 65 and nine people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old. Thirty-eight people had underlying health conditions including 30 people over the age of 65 and eight people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old. Two deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach.
To date, Public Health has identified 19,107 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 895 deaths. Ninety-two percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 820 people (97 percent of the cases); 37% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 28% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 14% among African American residents, 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 17 cases and one death reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 4,319 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (23% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in LA County, with testing results available for almost 114,000 individuals and 15% of people testing positive.
Public Health reminds everyone to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, especially older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and people with a chronic medical condition who are especially sensitive to negative health impacts from extreme heat. Public Health offers the following recommendations during high temperature days:
Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated throughout the day.
If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours, and wear sunscreen. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes, and bring a hat or umbrella with you.
Cars get very hot. Never leave children or pets in cars and call 911 if you see a child or pet in a car alone.
Beware of heat-related illness, like heat stroke and call 911 if you see these symptoms: high body temperature, vomiting, and pale and clammy skin.
Check on those at risk, like those who are sick, older adults, pregnant women, and children.
Avoid strenuous work outs wearing face coverings or masks not intended for athletic purposes; this means avoiding contact with others while you work out.
Emergency Cooling Centers are open from noon - 6:00 p.m. today for those in need. The centers are safe, free of charge and visitors must wear a face covering at all times and practice physical distancing. To find a location near you, visit http://ready.lacounty.gov/heat or call 211.
“For those who are grieving loved ones lost to COVID-19, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers every day,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “With this weekend’s high temperatures, I encourage everyone to take steps to stay cool while still practicing physical distancing and adhering to Safer at Home directives. This past week in LA County, we doubled the number of deaths from COVID-19 and diagnosed more than 7000 new cases. Because we are still seeing a significant increase in new cases and deaths, we ask that you continue to stay home as much as possible. Enjoy the outdoors safely by taking walks by yourself or with your household members near your home and always remaining at least 6 feet apart from others. Public pools and all beaches remain closed for your wellbeing and the health of those most vulnerable for serious illness and death from COVID-19. Continue to do your part and save lives. This is how we get to the other side of the outbreak and begin our recovery. "
A new Health Officer Order issued yesterday for all licensed congregate healthcare facilities includes measures intended to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in these facilities and to protect vulnerable residents, as well as staff. The measures include restricting all visitors, suspending all communal dining and activities to ensure physical distancing, and testing for all employees and residents. Staff will be required to wear surgical masks at all times and personal protective equipment when appropriate. Residents will also need to wear surgical masks or cloth face coverings when they are outside of their personal room.
Public Health reminds everyone that if you are ill, even with mild symptoms, please self- isolate at home for 7 days and until you are fever and symptom free for 72 hours. If you have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is presumed to be infected with COVID-19, you must quarantine for 14 days from your last contact with that individual. Individuals who are elderly or who have underlying health conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness and should contact their doctor as soon as they are sick. The best protection against COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, self-isolate if you are sick, practice physical distancing (especially by staying at home) and wear a clean face covering when in contact with others from outside your household.
Additional things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your community are on the Public Health website, www.publichealth.lacounty.gov.
Please see additional information below:
Total Cases*
Laboratory Confirmed Cases
19107
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
18268
-- Long Beach
540
-- Pasadena
299
Deaths
895
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
837
-- Long Beach
29
-- Pasadena
29
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 17
378
- 18 to 40
5914
- 41 to 65
7878
- over 65
4036
- Under Investigation
62
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female
9083
- Male
9008
- Other
5
- Under Investigation
172
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native
12
- Asian
1194
- Black
869
- Hispanic/Latino
4828
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
160
- White
2479
- Other
878
- Under Investigation
7848
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)
4319
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native
1
- Asian
149
- Black
115
- Hispanic/Latino
301
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
11
- White
233
- Other
10
- Under Investigation
17
CITY / COMMUNITY**
Rate***
City of Agoura Hills
29
138.87
City of Alhambra
68
78.41
City of Arcadia
34
58.87
City of Artesia
13
77.4
City of Avalon
0
0
City of Azusa
48
95.92
City of Baldwin Park
70
91.18
City of Bell
116
319.28
City of Bell Gardens
82
190.38
City of Bellflower
104
133.79
City of Beverly Hills
103
298.38
City of Bradbury
1
93.55
City of Burbank
208
194.07
City of Calabasas
34
139.79
City of Carson
210
223.77
City of Cerritos
47
93.87
City of Claremont
22
60.3
City of Commerce
10
76.52
City of Compton
173
173.17
City of Covina
82
167.24
City of Cudahy
55
225.9
City of Culver City
56
140.47
City of Diamond Bar
33
57.38
City of Downey
182
159.28
City of Duarte
47
213.48
City of El Monte
120
102.33
City of El Segundo
27
160.85
City of Gardena
134
218.56
City of Glendale
469
227.13
City of Glendora
39
73.91
City of Hawaiian Gardens
9
61.32
City of Hawthorne
154
173.45
City of Hermosa Beach
23
116.93
City of Hidden Hills
0
0
City of Huntington Park
119
200.05
City of Industry
1
228.83
City of Inglewood
267
235.07
City of Irwindale
2
137.08
City of La Canada Flintridge
38
183.64
City of La Habra Heights
2
36.66
City of La Mirada
46
92.74
City of La Puente
33
81.09
City of La Verne
16
48.07
City of Lakewood
73
90.84
City of Lancaster
246
152.26
City of Lawndale
50
148.75
City of Lomita
32
154.37
City of Lynwood
155
215.14
City of Malibu
28
216.03
City of Manhattan Beach
64
177.78
City of Maywood
52
185.39
City of Monrovia
35
90.21
City of Montebello
109
169.32
City of Monterey Park
63
101.19
City of Norwalk
163
151.46
City of Palmdale
346
217.65
City of Palos Verdes Estates
37
273.63
City of Paramount
113
201.7
City of Pico Rivera
133
206.89
City of Pomona
131
84.01
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
51
119.31
City of Redondo Beach
98
142.66
City of Rolling Hills
1
51.55
City of Rolling Hills Estates
13
160.24
City of Rosemead
28
50.59
City of San Dimas
25
72.43
City of San Fernando
67
272.22
City of San Gabriel
27
65.93
City of San Marino
11
82.85
City of Santa Clarita
304
137.92
City of Santa Fe Springs
16
87.13
City of Santa Monica
149
161.18
City of Sierra Madre
5
45.5
City of Signal Hill
6
50.86
City of South El Monte
13
62.25
City of South Gate
209
212.93
City of South Pasadena
59
226.46
City of Temple City
45
123.44
City of Torrance
233