Los Angeles County Announces 58 New Deaths Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 58 new deaths and 1,568 new cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Thirty-six people who died were over the age of 65 years, 16 people who died were between the ages of 41 and 65 years old and four people who died were between the ages of 18 to 40. Forty-one people had underlying health conditions including 27 people over the age of 65 years old, 11 people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old and three people between the ages of 18 to 40.
To date, Public Health has identified 72,023 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 2,890 deaths. Ninety-three percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 2,688 people (99 percent of the cases reported by Public Health); 41% of deaths occurred among Latino/Latinx residents, 29% among White residents, 17% among Asian residents, 11% among African American residents, less than 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 21 cases reported earlier were not LA County residents. There are 1,397 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 over 768,000 individuals and 9% of people testing positive.
“For the many people across our communities who are experiencing the sadness of losing a loved one to COVID-19, we are deeply sorry for your loss,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “If you are out this weekend visiting businesses that have reopened, please remember to follow all of the directives for protecting one another from the spread of COVID-19, including keeping physical distance of at least 6 feet whenever possible, wearing a cloth face covering when around others, and washing hands frequently.”
Public Health is tracking key indicators and metrics through the recovery journey. Los Angeles County is currently seeing average daily deaths declining. On May 8, average daily deaths were 46; today the average daily deaths are 18. The average daily number of hospitalizations has decreased three percent over the past 14 days and has now plateaued. Capacity in intensive care units and the supply of ventilators have remained stable; the 3-day average number of available ICU beds (38 percent of total ICU bed capacity) and ventilators (67 percent of total ventilator capacity) has not decreased over the past 14 days. The county also has retained the capacity to test 15,000 people each day.
The 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.
Public Health released a modified Health Officer Order yesterday, June 12, that is designed to help move the county of Los Angeles into stage 3 of California’s Pandemic Resilience Roadmap. The modified Health Officer order allows for the following sectors to reopen once they implement the required protocols for infection control and distancing:
Gyms and fitness facilities
Pro-league arenas without live audiences
Day camps
Museums, galleries, zoos and aquariums
Campgrounds, RV parks and outdoor recreation
Music, film and television production
Hotels for leisure travel
As with all businesses that are permitted to reopen, the Health Officer Order contains protocols for reopening to ensure it is done as safely as possible for employees, customers and residents. Employees and visitors to these businesses will need to wear a cloth face covering when around other people and practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet at all times. Some employees may also be required to wear face shields. The directives are contained in sector-specific protocols that guide re-opening and are available online. It is important for everyone to follow the directives and to do their part every day to keep everyone as safe as possible.
The Health Officer orders the continued closure of the following:
Bars, wineries and brewery tasting rooms, lounges and nightclubs
Cardrooms and satellite wagering facilities
Public entertainment venues: movie theaters, live performance theaters, concert venues, theme parks and festivals
Family entertainment centers such as bowling alleys, arcades, miniature golf and batting cages
Personal care establishments including nail salons, body waxing, massage and body art establishments
All playgrounds, except those within a school or childcare center
Hot tubs, steam rooms and saunas not located on a residential property
All events and gatherings, unless specifically allowed by the Order
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.
Please see additional information below:
Total Cases
NEW
Laboratory Confirmed Cases
72023
1568
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
68430
1510
-- Long Beach
2565
53
-- Pasadena
1028
5
Deaths
2890
58
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
2696
56
-- Long Beach
110
2
-- Pasadena
84
0
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 17
4254
- 18 to 40
26623
- 41 to 65
26221
- over 65
10960
- Under Investigation
372
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female
33494
- Male
34564
- Other
10
- Under Investigation
362
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native
63
- Asian
3449
- Black
2394
- Hispanic/Latino
24567
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
306
- White
7067
- Other
9023
- Under Investigation
21561
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)
7329
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native
3
- Asian
458
- Black
306
- Hispanic/Latino
1113
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
9
- White
769
- Other
30
- Under Investigation
8
CITY / COMMUNITY
Cases*
Case Rate**
City of Agoura Hills
38
182
City of Alhambra
282
325
City of Arcadia
106
184
City of Artesia
58
345
City of Avalon
0
0
City of Azusa
270
540
City of Baldwin Park
484
630
City of Bell
479
1318
City of Bell Gardens
435
1010
City of Bellflower
546
702
City of Beverly Hills
165
478
City of Bradbury
4
374
City of Burbank
441
411
City of Calabasas
98
403
City of Carson
525
559
City of Cerritos
153
306
City of Claremont
70
192
City of Commerce*
121
926
City of Compton
919
920
City of Covina
244
498
City of Cudahy
343
1409
City of Culver City
172
431
City of Diamond Bar
87
151
City of Downey
1027
899
City of Duarte
145
659
City of El Monte
903
770
City of El Segundo
38
226
City of Gardena
347
566
City of Glendale
1117
541
City of Glendora
185
351
City of Hawaiian Gardens
113
770
City of Hawthorne
523
589
City of Hermosa Beach
42
214
City of Hidden Hills
3
159
City of Huntington Park
755
1269
City of Industry
12
2746
City of Inglewood
746
657
City of Irwindale
5
343
City of La Canada Flintridge
56
271
City of La Habra Heights
12
220
City of La Mirada
227
458
City of La Puente
223
548
City of La Verne
43
129
City of Lakewood
270
336
City of Lancaster*
745
461
City of Lawndale
156
464
City of Lomita
57
275
City of Lynwood*
919
1276
City of Malibu
41
316
City of Manhattan Beach
86
239
City of Maywood
426
1519
City of Monrovia
187
482
City of Montebello
560
870
City of Monterey Park
221
355
City of Norwalk
717
666
City of Palmdale
901
567
City of Palos Verdes Estates
44
325
City of Paramount
524
935
City of Pico Rivera
696
1083
City of Pomona
801
514
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
106
248
City of Redondo Beach
164
239
City of Rolling Hills
2
103
City of Rolling Hills Estates
17
210
City of Rosemead
162
293
City of San Dimas
88
255
City of San Fernando
241
979
City of San Gabriel
182
444
City of San Marino
24
181
City of Santa Clarita
886
402
City of Santa Fe Springs
99
539
City of Santa Monica
330
357
City of Sierra Madre
15
137
City of Signal Hill
46
390
City of South El Monte
172
824
City of South Gate
1050
1070
City of South Pasadena
138
530
City of Temple City
191
524
City of Torrance
444
297
City of Vernon
4
1914
City of Walnut
61
200
City of West Covina
530
490
City of West Hollywood
198
536
City of Westlake Village
7
84
City of Whittier
440
503
Los Angeles
32808
811
Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie
69
841