{"id":43686,"date":"2022-01-10T17:20:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T01:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=43686"},"modified":"2022-01-10T17:20:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T01:20:07","slug":"as-los-angeles-county-surpasses-more-than-2-million-total-cases-hospitalizations-continue-rise-amid-omicron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=43686","title":{"rendered":"As Los Angeles County Surpasses More Than 2 Million Total Cases; Hospitalizations Continue Rise Amid Omicron"},"content":{"rendered":"

43,582 New Positive Cases and 13 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

Today, Public Health reports another grim milestone as Los Angeles County has now confirmed more than 2 million total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The current surge of COVID-19 infections also continues to drive up hospitalizations, as today the number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has topped 3,400, the highest level since February 11th, 2021.<\/p>\n

The good news is that while hospitalizations continue to climb, Public Health data shows that many positive cases are admitted for reasons other than COVID but, are identified with COVID when tested for COVID upon hospital admission.\u00a0 These are referred to as incidental COVID hospitalizations. For the week ending December 26th, an estimated 55% of COVID-positive hospitalized patients fell into this category of incidental COVID hospitalizations.<\/p>\n

Currently 14% of the COVID-positive hospitalized patients are in the ICU, and 7% are on a ventilator.\u00a0 Additionally, 23% of ICU beds are currently being occupied by COVID-positive cases, an increase of 9% from last week. \u00a0Between December 15th and December 28th, the ICU admission rate for unvaccinated individuals was 21 times higher than the rate among fully vaccinated individuals.<\/p>\n

The proportion of hospitalizations among children has not changed from the prior week. The 7-day average proportion of the new admissions among children under 18 years old remains at 4.1%; this is the same proportion as the week prior. \u00a0The vast majority of the 38 children admitted to the hospital between December 7th and December 28th<\/sup>\u00a0were unvaccinated; only 6 children were fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n

While the total number of children hospitalized remains low and the proportion of hospitalizations among children remains stable, the number of children in each age group that were admitted to the hospital significantly increased over the past month.\u00a0 The largest rise was seen among children 0-4 years old, increasing from 4 hospital admissions for the week ending December 4th to 58 hospital admissions for the week ending January 1st. Increases were also seen for the 12-to-17-year-old age group, from 1 hospital admission to 16 hospital admissions, and for the 5-to-11-year-old age group, from 2 hospital admissions to 5 hospital admissions, comparing the week ending December 4th<\/sup>\u00a0to the week ending January 1st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur hearts remain with those families experiencing the sorrow of losing those they love to COVID-19,\u201d said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. \u201cWith surging transmission and rapidly rising cases and hospitalizations, our already understaffed health care providers are under enormous strain as they try to care for so many COVID infected people, including those with mild illness who are looking for help and support, with the unintended consequence of compromising response capacity across the entire system. Because high community transmission has the inevitable impact of increasing demand for health care services, the best way to protect health care personnel and our capacity to care for both those with COVID and non-COVID illness, is to double-down on reducing transmission.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile it is true that Omicron is much more infectious than previous COVID strains, there are many effective strategies available for reducing transmission risks over the next few weeks,\u201d Ferrer continued. \u201cAt the top of the list is avoiding hazardous activities where people are unmasked and in close contact with others.\u00a0 Gatherings should also be postponed for a few weeks, especially if there are participants who are not fully vaccinated, and everyone cannot test before getting together. Lastly, upgrading masks to those that provide a better barrier against virus particles is a commonsense step that increases our own protection along with those around us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today, Public Health confirmed 13 additional deaths and 43,582 new cases of COVID-19. Today\u2019s number of cases and deaths reflect the weekend reporting delays. Of the 13 new deaths reported today, one person was between the ages of 30 and 49, six were between the ages of 50-64, one was between the ages of 65-79, and five were over the age of 80 years old. Of the 13 newly reported deaths, nine had underlying conditions. To date, the total number of deaths in L.A. County is 27,798.<\/p>\n

Public Health has identified a total 2,010,964 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. Today\u2019s positivity rate is 21.4%.<\/p>\n

There are 3,472 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. Testing results are available for more than 10,113,300 individuals, with 16% of people testing positive.<\/p>\n

To keep workplaces and schools open, residents and workers are asked to:<\/p>\n

Get tested to help reduce the spread, especially if you traveled for the holidays, have had a possible exposure, or have symptoms, or are gathering with people not in your household<\/p>\n

Adhere to masking requirements when indoors or at crowded outdoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status<\/p>\n

Residents are legally required to be isolated if they have a positive COVID test result and vaccinated close contacts with symptoms and unvaccinated close contacts need to be quarantined.<\/p>\n

For updated isolation and quarantine guidance, please visit\u00a0www.publichealth.lacounty.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

For information on where you can get tested, please visit\u00a0www.covid19.lacounty.gov\/<\/wbr>testing\/<\/a><\/p>\n

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and are recommended for everyone 5 years old and older to help protect against COVID-19. Vaccinations are always free and open to eligible residents and workers regardless of immigration status. Appointments are not needed at all Public Health vaccination sites and many community sites where first, second, and third doses are available.<\/p>\n

\u00a0To 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 12:00pm 01\/09\/2022<\/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

2,010,964<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

43582<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

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

\n

1,910,797<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

43582<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

— Long Beach<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

81,729<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

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

\n

— Pasadena<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

18,438<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

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

\n

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

\n

27,798<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

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

\n

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

\n

26,345<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

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

\n

— Long Beach<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,080<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

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

\n

— Pasadena<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

373<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0<\/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

52034<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

– 5 to 11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

133226<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

– 12 to 17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

139423<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

– 18 to 29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

454980<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

– 30 to 49<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

631981<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

– 50 to 64<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

329013<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

– 65 to 79<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

126318<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 over 80<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

42555<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

\n

1267<\/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

968403<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 Male<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

891692<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 Other<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

837<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

\n

49865<\/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

3247<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 Asian<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

102934<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 Black<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

98600<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

\n

909369<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

\n

8686<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 White<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

251805<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 Other<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

185916<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

\n

350240<\/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

112775<\/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

62<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 Asian<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

3392<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 Black<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2359<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

\n

13902<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

\n

97<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 White<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

6292<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

–\u00a0 Other<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

206<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

\n

35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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