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LA County Orders Closure Of Some Indoor Businesses, 35 New Deaths and 2,002 New Cases of Confirmed C
The Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will be modified today to align with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s directives and require the closure of:
Indoor, in-person dining at restaurants
Indoor museums, indoor children’s museums, and indoor operations at zoos and aquariums
Cardrooms and satellite wagering facilities
Also, the Health Officer Order requires businesses with three or more known cases of COVID-19 within the workplace over the span of 14 days, to report the outbreak to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health). Employers who have one known case within the workplace must have a protocol that requires that person to self-isolate at home and anyone exposed to self-quarantine.
Bars remain closed and all events and gatherings unless specifically allowed by this Order remain prohibited. Additionally, face coverings and gloves must be worn at fitness facilities at all times.
Los Angeles County continues to see steep increases in community spread of COVID-19. There are 1,889 people currently hospitalized, 27% of these people are confirmed cases in the ICU and 18% are confirmed cases on ventilators. This is the largest number of people hospitalized since early May.
There are 2,002 new cases of COVID-19. This is the fourth consecutive day of new cases over 2,000. And today's number is missing lab reports from one of the larger labs.
“We are thinking every day of the many families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Our hearts go out to you, and we are so sorry for your loss,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “I know these closures are frustrating and it is heartbreaking to think we are losing ground. These immediate actions give us a chance to regain control over the increased spread. With steep increases in cases and hospitalizations, it is important to act now to prevent as many future cases, hospitalizations and deaths as we can.”
In addition to the 2,002 new cases, Public Health has confirmed 35 new deaths of COVID-19. Twenty-one people who died were over the age of 65 years old, six people who died were between the ages of 41 and 65 years old, and four people who died are between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. Thirty-one people had underlying health conditions including 25 people over the age of 65 years old and six people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old. Two deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach and two deaths were reported by the City of Pasadena.
To date, Public Health has identified 105,507 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 3,402 deaths. Ninety-three percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 3,158 people (99 percent of the cases reported by Public Health); 43% of deaths occurred among Latino/Latinx residents, 27% among White residents, 17% among Asian residents, 11% among African American/Black residents, less than 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 24 cases and two deaths reported earlier were not LA County residents. Testing results are available for nearly 1,120,000 individuals, with 9% of people testing positive.
Everyone should always wear a face covering securely over your nose and mouth and keep six feet apart from others not in your household when out in public. Businesses must continue to follow Public Health directives. Public Health reminds everyone that you remain safer at home.
Earlier this week a Health Officer Order was issued that closes LA County beaches from July 3 through July 6 at 5:00 a.m. to prevent crowded situations that could result in more spread of COVID-19. All public beaches, piers, public beach parking lots, beach bike paths that traverse that sanded portion of the beach, and beach access points will be temporarily closed to the public. The Order also prohibits fireworks displays.
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.
Please note: During July 4 through July 5, Public Health will make improvements to the data processing systems which will result in no new data being reported on those days. This pause in reporting will not affect the collection of this data or outbreak investigations.
Please see additional information below:
Total Cases
Laboratory Confirmed Cases
105507
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
100059
-- Long Beach
4120
-- Pasadena
1328
Deaths
3402
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)
3179
-- Long Beach
132
-- Pasadena
91
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 17
7303
- 18 to 40
41991
- 41 to 65
36652
- over 65
13560
- Under Investigation
553
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female
49457
- Male
50071
- Other
12
- Under Investigation
519
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native
82
- Asian
3861
- Black
2904
- Hispanic/Latino
30342
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
367
- White
8343
- Other
17296
- Under Investigation
36864
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)
8378
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native
9
- Asian
523
- Black
358
- Hispanic/Latino
1370
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
9
- White
867
- Other
22
- Under Investigation
21
CITY / COMMUNITY**
Cases
Case Rate
City of Agoura Hills
61
292
City of Alhambra
457
527
City of Arcadia
173
300
City of Artesia
106
631
City of Avalon
6
155
City of Azusa
461
921
City of Baldwin Park
929
1210
City of Bell
672
1850
City of Bell Gardens
715
1660
City of Bellflower
881
1133
City of Beverly Hills
243
704
City of Bradbury
6
561
City of Burbank
586
547
City of Calabasas
130
534
City of Carson
673
717
City of Cerritos
230
459
City of Claremont
108
296
City of Commerce*
203
1553
City of Compton
1490
1491
City of Covina
440
897
City of Cudahy
463
1902
City of Culver City
214
537
City of Diamond Bar
179
311
City of Downey
1637
1433
City of Duarte
199
904
City of El Monte
1555
1326
City of El Segundo
57
340
City of Gardena
520
848
City of Glendale
1455
705
City of Glendora
341
646
City of Hawaiian Gardens
183
1247
City of Hawthorne
743
837
City of Hermosa Beach
77
391
City of Hidden Hills
4
212
City of Huntington Park
1196
2011
City of Industry
13
2975
City of Inglewood
1060
933
City of Irwindale
14
960
City of La Canada Flintridge
79
382
City of La Habra Heights
15
275
City of La Mirada
329
663
City of La Puente
458
1125
City of La Verne
127
382
City of Lakewood
457
569
City of Lancaster*
1128
698
City of Lawndale
202
601
City of Lomita
84
405
City of Lynwood*
1347
1870
City of Malibu
52
401
City of Manhattan Beach
137
381
City of Maywood
629
2243
City of Monrovia
301
776
City of Montebello
939
1459
City of Monterey Park
335
538
City of Norwalk
1192
1108
City of Palmdale
1302
819
City of Palos Verdes Estates
52
385
City of Paramount
869
1551
City of Pico Rivera
975
1517
City of Pomona
1548
993
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
140
328
City of Redondo Beach
217
316
City of Rolling Hills
2
103
City of Rolling Hills Estates
24
296
City of Rosemead
262
473
City of San Dimas
155
449
City of San Fernando
303
1231
City of San Gabriel
245
598
City of San Marino
30
226
City of Santa Clarita
1207
548
City of Santa Fe Springs
168
915
City of Santa Monica
414
448
City of Sierra Madre
30
273
City of Signal Hill
101
856
City of South El Monte
283
1355
City of South Gate
1756
1789
City of South Pasadena
162
622
City of Temple City
247
678
City of Torrance
594
398
City of Vernon
14
6699
City of Walnut
101