{"id":43366,"date":"2021-12-22T15:55:12","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T23:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=43366"},"modified":"2021-12-22T15:55:12","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T23:55:12","slug":"new-covid-19-cases-in-los-angeles-county-more-than-double-from-yesterday-to-6509-new-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=43366","title":{"rendered":"New COVID-19 Cases in Los Angeles County More than Double from Yesterday to 6,509 New Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Public Health is also reporting 162 New Omicron Cases<\/em>\u00a0and 16 New Deaths in Los Angeles County<\/em><\/h3>\n

Today, Public Health confirmed 6,509 new cases, 162 additional Omicron cases, and 16 additional deaths of COVID-19. The increase in cases represents more than double yesterday\u2019s case count. This steep increase, one of the steepest rises we have ever seen over the course of the pandemic, reflects the increased circulation of Omicron and the associated rapid acceleration of transmission associated with this variant.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s positivity rate is 4.5%. One week ago, the test positivity rate was 1.9%.<\/p>\n

Of the 16 new deaths reported today, two were between the ages of 50 and 64, eight were between the ages of 65-79 and three were over the age of 80 years old. Of the 16 newly reported deaths, eleven had underlying conditions. To date, the total number of deaths in L.A. County is 27,488. Information on the two deaths reported by the City of Long Beach and the one death reported by the City of Pasadena is available at: LongBeach.gov and CityofPasadena.net<\/p>\n

Public Health has identified a total 1,576,702 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County.<\/p>\n

There are 748 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. Testing results are available for more than 9,854,776 individuals, with 15% of people testing positive.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe extend our deepest condolences and prayers to all who have lost neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family during this difficult time,\u201d said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health.\u00a0\u201cThese numbers make it crystal clear that\u00a0we are heading into very challenging\u00a0times over the winter holidays. If our case numbers continue to increase at a rapid pace over this next week, we could be looking at case numbers we have never seen before, well over 20,000 cases a day\u00a0by the end of this year.\u00a0Although\u00a0<\/wbr>hospitalizations and deaths remain relatively stable\u00a0at this time, these are both known to be lagging indicators because\u00a0most people don\u2019t experience severe illness until a few days after testing positive. While many will be protected against\u00a0the most severe illness from\u00a0Omicron because they are fully vaccinated and boosted where eligible,\u00a0very high case numbers can easily cause significant stress to the health care system\u00a0if even a small percentage of those infected require hospital care.\u201d<\/p>\n

Public Health would like to remind residents that getting vaccinated &\u00a0boosted, testing, and masking remain critical while in the surge.<\/p>\n

Boosters help restore high-levels of COVID-19 protection, similar to the levels offered two weeks after the second dose. According to Public Health data, between December 5th-11th, fully vaccinated people with boosters were\u00a020 times more protected<\/strong>\u00a0from infection versus only\u00a04 times more protected<\/strong>\u00a0for fully vaccinated without boosters, as compared to unvaccinated people.<\/p>\n

Testing is also critically important since it helps identify potential sources of transmission before they have contact with high-risk individuals. This week, with assistance from the California Department of Public Health, hundreds of thousands of over-the-counter testing kits will be distributed for vulnerable residents through service provider networks, daycare centers, and community partners. Public Health is encouraging residents to get tested before and after travel, if exposed or sick, and if gathering with people outside their home.<\/p>\n

Masks are also very important as they provide a good physical barrier against the virus, and help prevent people from both getting infected, and from inadvertently spreading infection. Given that Omicron is spreading quickly, it\u2019s also best to consider upgrading to a medical-grade, surgical, or KN95 mask when in close contact with others.<\/p>\n

Public Health would also like to remind residents that staying home and away from others if you\u2019re sick keeps everyone safe, including your loved ones and the essential workers who will continuing showing up for work throughout the holiday season.<\/p>\n

To find a vaccination site near you, or to make an appointment, please visit:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

www.VaccinateLACounty.com<\/a>\u00a0(English) or\u00a0www.VacunateLosAngeles.com<\/a>\u00a0(Spanish).<\/p>\n

If you need assistance, you can also call 1-833-540-0473 for help:<\/p>\n

Finding an appointment<\/p>\n

Connect to free transportation to and from a vaccination site, or<\/p>\n

Schedule a home visit if you are homebound.<\/p>\n

For more information regarding COVID-19 in LA County you can also visit the Public Health website at\u00a0www.publichealth.lacounty.gov<\/a>\u00a0here you will find information on:<\/p>\n

COVID-19 sector protocols & best practices,<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboards, and<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Surveillance Interactive and, Recovery Dashboards<\/p>\n

\u00a0Please see additional information below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Cases through 6:00pm 12\/21\/2021<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Total Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Laboratory Confirmed Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1576702<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

6509<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

— Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1493424<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

6027<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

— Long Beach<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

68879<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

403<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

— Pasadena<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

14399<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

79<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Deaths<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

27488<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

— Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

26053<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

— Long Beach<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1065<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

— Pasadena<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

370<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

– 0 to 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

39832<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

– 5 to 11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

88148<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

– 12 to 17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

95669<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

– 18 to 29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

353800<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

– 30 to 49<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

496938<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

– 50 to 64<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

271606<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

– 65 to 79<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

108121<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 over 80<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

38407<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Under Investigation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

903<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Female<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

751519<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Male<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

706146<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Other<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

784<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Under Investigation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

34975<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Race\/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 American Indian\/Alaska Native<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2594<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Asian<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

72688<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Black<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

73918<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Hispanic\/Latino<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

757883<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Native Hawaiian\/Pacific Islander<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5509<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 White<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

194182<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Other<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

127468<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Under Investigation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

259182<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Hospitalized (Ever)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

110309<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

**DATA\u00a0 Under reported<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Deaths Race\/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 American Indian\/Alaska Native<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Asian<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

3370<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Black<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2325<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Hispanic\/Latino<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

13785<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Native Hawaiian\/Pacific Islander<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

96<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 White<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

6188<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Other<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

196<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

–\u00a0 Under Investigation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

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