The Los Angeles Post

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts

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SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the most recent statistics on COVID-19 and updates on the state’s pandemic response. The most up to date data is available on the state’s COVID-19 data dashboard.

Statewide COVID-19 Data

Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are largely occurring among unvaccinated populations. See the data for unvaccinated and vaccinated cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

  • Unvaccinated people were 7.1 times more likely to get COVID-19 (data from November 28, 2021 to December 4, 2021).
  • Unvaccinated people were 12.8 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 (data from November 21, 2021 to November 27, 2021).
  • Unvaccinated people were 15.8 times more likely to die from COVID-19 (data from November 14, 2021 to November 20, 2021).

 

Vaccinations

  • 61,992,176 total vaccines administered.
  • 78.0% of the eligible population (5+) has been vaccinated with at least one dose.
  • 205,474 people a day are receiving COVID-19 vaccination (average daily dose count over 7 days).

 

Cases

  • California has 4,901,895 confirmed cases to date.
  • Today’s average case count is 5,4446 (average daily case count over 7 days).

Testing

  • The testing positivity rate is 2.6% (average rate over 7 days).

Hospitalizations

  • There are 3,971 hospitalizations statewide.
  • There are 971 ICU patients statewide.

Deaths

  • There have been 74,879 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
  • COVID-19 claims the lives of 50 Californians each day (average daily death count over 7 days).

 

ADDITIONAL UPDATES

 

Updated Guidance for Masking, Mega Events & Travel

Beginning December 15, CDPH requires masks to be worn in all indoor public settings irrespective of vaccine status through January 15, 2022, at which point California will make further recommendations as needed in response to the pandemic.

CDPH has updated requirements for attending mega events, like concerts and sporting events. Prior to attending an event, attendees will now be required to provide either proof of vaccination, a negative antigen COVID-19 test within one day of the event, or a negative PCR test within two days of the event.

A travel advisory is now in effect. It is recommended that all travelers arriving in California test for COVID-19 within three to five days after arrival, regardless of their vaccination status.

 

Omicron Variant

The recent emergence of the Omicron variant emphasizes the importance of getting a vaccine, booster and taking prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19. As of December 14, 2021, 48 confirmed cases associated with the Omicron variant have been reported to the state. This number will be updated weekly with the other variants California is currently monitoring on this webpage. For more information about the Omicron variant, see the Omicron variant fact sheet.

 

Stop the Spread: Get Vaccinated for COVID-19

The risk for COVID-19 exposure and infection continues as a number of Californians remain unvaccinated. Real-world evidence continues to show that the vaccine is preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. With the combination of colder weather keeping people indoors, the waning of vaccine and natural immunity, and more mingling among non-household members, public health officials urge Californians to get vaccinated and boosted as soon as possible to help prevent a possible winter surge in COVID-19 cases.

It is recommended that every vaccinated adult 18 years or older should get a booster as long as they received their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago or they received their Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago.

Vaccination appointments can be made by visiting myturn.ca.gov or calling 1-833-422-4255. The consent of a parent or legal guardian may be needed for those under age 18 to receive a vaccination. Visit Vaccinate All 58 to learn more about the safe and effective vaccines available for all Californians 5+.