{"id":29787,"date":"2020-12-07T17:37:20","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T01:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=29787"},"modified":"2020-12-07T17:37:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T01:37:20","slug":"public-health-officials-urge-full-compliance-with-straight-forward-safety-measures-to-slow-the-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=29787","title":{"rendered":"Public Health Officials Urge Full Compliance with Straight-Forward Safety Measures to Slow the Surge"},"content":{"rendered":"

27 New Deaths and 8,086 New Positive Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County<\/em><\/h3>\n

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 27 new deaths and 8,086 new cases of COVID-19.<\/p>\n

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Daily case numbers are unlike any we have ever seen in our county; because of this, activities we were able to do just a couple of weeks ago now present too much risk for virus transmission.<\/p>\n

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There are 2,988 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized and 24% of these people are in the ICU.\u00a0 The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has surpassed all-time highs every day since December 1 and has increased nearly every day since November 1.<\/p>\n

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According to the State, as of December 6, the Southern California Region has 10.9% staffed adult ICU capacity remaining.<\/p>\n

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Public Health continues to closely track the number of positive cases among healthcare workers related to the COVID-19 pandemic response.\u00a0 As hospitalizations increase sharply, not only is our capacity at hospitals increasingly becoming a concern, increased cases in the community directly translates to higher case numbers among our healthcare workers.\u00a0 This week, we are reporting an additional 1,745 new cases among healthcare workers. This is more than twice the number reported last week and the highest weekly number ever reported.<\/p>\n

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Testing results are available for nearly 3,930,000 individuals with 11% of all people testing positive. Today\u2019s test positivity rate is 11.6%.\u00a0 Just one month ago, on November 7, the test positivity rate was 5%.<\/p>\n

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As of last night, at 11:59 pm, the State\u2019s new Stay at Home Order is in effect for the Southern California Region. The State Order will remain in effect for at least three weeks and prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes sector operations, limits occupancy at various businesses, and requires 100% masking and physical distancing. All residents need to stay at home except for essential activities and to provide or access essential services.\u00a0 Outdoor recreation with members of your household is allowed, and we encourage you to do so during this very difficult time.\u00a0Being outdoors and getting exercise is very important for both physical and emotional wellbeing. When you are out of your home, wear a face covering and keep distance of at least 6 feet at all times from anyone not from your household.\u00a0 The Order also includes the following:<\/p>\n

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