The number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in West Hollywood today is 193, an increase of four from yesterday’s count.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 1,225 new confirmed infections countywide, which brings the totally number of confirmed infections in the county to 65,822. The Health Department today confirmed 56 new COVID-19-related deaths, with a total of 2,707 in the county thus far.
The Health Department’s online city/community database today reports no increase in the 3,805 West Hollywood residents that it said had been tested as of yesterday. It also continues to report that only four West Hollywood residents have died from COVID-19-related illnesses.
As of today, the number of confirmed infections in Beverly Hills has increased by one to 150. In Culver City the number of confirmed infections is 163, a reduction of one from yesterday’s count. The Health Department sometimes changes confirmed infection counts if the residence of an infected person was incorrect. The number of infections in the Hollywood neighborhood remains at 304. Confirmed infections in the Melrose neighborhood increased by two to a total of 640.
The Health Department continues to urge people who have symptoms of COVID-19 to get tested. “COVID-19 testing continues to be prioritized for hospitalized patients, healthcare workers, and first responders with symptoms, as well as residents and employees, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, in long-term care facilities or other congregate living settings where there are outbreaks.”
It said that it recommends testing for anyone who is older or has underlying health conditions with symptoms, as well as people who have been close contacts of people who are positive for COVID-19. “Anyone that has symptoms should also consider testing. It is important to note testing negative for COVID-19 right after being exposed does not mean you can’t become infected later during the incubation period. Individuals who are tested too soon after being exposed, are less likely to test positive because the viral load may be undetectable to the test. If anyone was possibly exposed to someone with COVID-19, and the test result is negative, they should remain at home for the full 14 days, to prevent spreading illness to others. For more information on how to get tested, visit covid19.lacounty.gov/testing.”
Residents with questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and who are looking for resources to deal with it can find answers on the City of West Hollywood’swebsite. Here is a list of links to sections about particular subjects and issues:
Sucks. Perhaps we moved too quickly?