Los Angeles County Announces 25 New Deaths Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 25 new deaths and 1,523 new cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The high number of cases are, in part, due to a backlog of test results received from one lab. Fifteen people who died were over the age of 65 years old; five people who died were between the ages of 41 and 65 years old, and one person who died was between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. Eighteen people had underlying health conditions including 14 people over the age of 65 years old, three people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and one person who died was between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. Four deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach.
To date, Public Health has identified 63,844 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 2,645 deaths. Ninety-three percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 2,453 people (99 percent of the cases reported by Public Health) 41% of deaths occurred among Latino/Latinx residents, 28% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 12% among African American residents, 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 17 cases reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 6,911 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (11% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. There are 1,451 people who are currently hospitalized, 30% of these people are in the ICU and 21% are on ventilators. Testing capacity continues to increase in LA County, with testing results available for nearly 696,000 individuals and 8% of people testing positive.
“Our community is feeling the sadness and loss of so many who have passed away from COVID-19. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of those who have passed away. We are so sorry for your loss,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, it’s important to know that, because of the long incubation period of the virus, getting tested immediately after exposure is likely to yield a negative result and does not mean you are not infected with COVID-19. It is important to please stay away from others for 14 days after possible exposure. We all need to continue to be diligent about physical distancing and wearing cloth face coverings when out and around others. These actions are respectful and save lives."
COVID-19 testing is prioritized for hospitalized patients, healthcare workers, and first responders with symptoms, as well as residents and employees, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, in long-term care facilities or other congregate living settings where there are outbreaks. Additionally, Public Health recommends testing for anyone who is older or has underlying health conditions with symptoms, as well as people who have been close contacts of people who are positive for COVID-19. Anyone with symptoms should consider testing as well. Testing negative for COVID-19 right after being exposed does not mean you can't become infected later during the incubation period. Individuals who are tested too soon after being exposed, are less likely to test positive because their viral load may be undetectable to the test. If anyone was possibly exposed to someone with COVID-19, and the test result is negative, they should remain at home for 14 days to prevent spreading illness to others. For more information on how to get tested, visit: covid19.lacounty.gov/testing.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the risk of widespread transmission, everyone should always wear a face covering securely over their nose and mouth and keep six feet apart from others not in their household when out and about. Businesses must continue to implement their physical distancing and infection control protocols that protect both employees and customers. If anyone has been in a crowded setting, where people are congregating who are not using face coverings or distancing, or if you had close contact (within 6 feet for greater than 15 minutes) with non-household members who were not wearing face coverings please consider the following:
If you live with persons who are elderly or have high risk conditions, you should also maintain a six-foot distance and wear a face covering when you are with them at home, avoid preparing food for others, sharing utensils, bedding and towels, and increase cleaning and disinfecting of common surfaces.
The best protection against COVID-19 continues to be to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, self-isolate if you are sick, practice physical distancing and wear a clean face covering when in contact with others from outside your household. People who have underlying health conditions remain at much greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, so it will continue to be very important for the County's vulnerable residents to stay at home as much as possible, to have groceries and medicine delivered, and to call their providers immediately if they have even mild symptoms.
The Safer at Work and in the Community Health Officer Order, Reopening Protocols, COVID-19 Surveillance Interactive Dashboard, Roadmap to Recovery, Recovery Dashboard, and 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
63844
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
60636
-- Long Beach
2227
-- Pasadena
981
Deaths
2645
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
2463
-- Long Beach
99
-- Pasadena
83
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 17
3392
- 18 to 40
23146
- 41 to 65
23522
- over 65
10274
- Under Investigation
302
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female
29558
- Male
30731
- Other
10
- Under Investigation
337
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native
59
- Asian
3329
- Black
2264
- Hispanic/Latino
21212
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
289
- White
6699
- Other
7366
- Under Investigation
19418
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)
6911
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native
2
- Asian
435
- Black
289
- Hispanic/Latino
1005
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
6
- White
690
- Other
26
- Under Investigation
10
CITY / COMMUNITY**
Cases
Case Rate
City of Agoura Hills
35
167.6
City of Alhambra
248
285.96
City of Arcadia
99
171.42
City of Artesia
44
261.98
City of Avalon
0
0
City of Azusa
221
441.65
City of Baldwin Park
407
530.16
City of Bell
412
1133.99
City of Bell Gardens
368
854.4
City of Bellflower
471
605.9
City of Beverly Hills
147
425.84
City of Bradbury
4
374.18
City of Burbank
418
390
City of Calabasas
92
378.24
City of Carson
472
502.95
City of Cerritos
138
275.63
City of Claremont
59
161.71
City of Commerce*
91
696.3
City of Compton
775
775.74
City of Covina
213
434.41
City of Cudahy
296
1215.76
City of Culver City
164
411.39
City of Diamond Bar
79
137.36
City of Downey
868
759.65
City of Duarte
138
626.82
City of El Monte
710
605.45
City of El Segundo
37
220.42
City of Gardena
313
510.52
City of Glendale
1059
512.85
City of Glendora
169
320.29
City of Hawaiian Gardens
95
647.32
City of Hawthorne
450
506.83
City of Hermosa Beach
35
177.94
City of Hidden Hills
3
158.73
City of Huntington Park
624
1049.02
City of Industry
12
2746
City of Inglewood
697
613.65
City of Irwindale
5
342.7
City of La Canada Flintridge
55
265.79
City of La Habra Heights
11
201.65
City of La Mirada
213
429.44
City of La Puente
160
393.15
City of La Verne
34
102.16
City of Lakewood
228
283.72
City of Lancaster*
674
417.16
City of Lawndale
139
413.52
City of Lomita
53
255.68
City of Lynwood*
770
1068.75
City of Malibu
39
300.9
City of Manhattan Beach
82
227.78
City of Maywood
356
1269.21
City of Monrovia
172
443.3
City of Montebello
475
737.86
City of Monterey Park
195
313.19
City of Norwalk
605
562.15
City of Palmdale
817
513.94
City of Palos Verdes Estates
43
318
City of Paramount
444
792.53
City of Pico Rivera
615
956.69
City of Pomona
658
421.98
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
99
231.6
City of Redondo Beach
150
218.35
City of Rolling Hills
2
103.09
City of Rolling Hills Estates
14
172.56
City of Rosemead
143
258.36
City of San Dimas
77
223.08
City of San Fernando
215
873.56
City of San Gabriel
162
395.57
City of San Marino
24
180.76
City of Santa Clarita
835
378.82
City of Santa Fe Springs
85
462.86
City of Santa Monica
305
329.92
City of Sierra Madre
14
127.4
City of Signal Hill
39
330.59
City of South El Monte
122
584.15
City of South Gate
835
850.7
City of South Pasadena
136
522.01
City of Temple City
178
488.27
City of Torrance
412
276.01
City of Vernon
21
10047.85
City of Walnut
54
176.86
City of West Covina
455
420.38
City of West Hollywood
189
511.49
City of Westlake Village
6
71.77
City of Whittier
381
435.77
Los Angeles
29654
733.17
Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie
59
719.34
Los Angeles - Alsace
60
482.12
Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest
0
0
Los Angeles - Angelino Heights
21
839.33
Los Angeles - Arleta
305
887.4
Los Angeles - Atwater Village
52
354.56
Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills
189
607.23
Los Angeles - Bel Air
38