With 19 new deaths and 1,920 new cases of COVID-19 infection confirmed as of today, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says it is seeing signs of stability in key indicators, including daily hospitalizations and deaths.
There are 1,514 confirmed cases currently hospitalized and 31% of these people are confirmed cases in the intensive care unit. Nearly a month ago Los Angeles County was averaging about 2,040 daily hospitalizations, the Health Department reports. Towards the middle of July, this number was up to 2,200 daily hospitalizations. “This is significant progress in the number of confirmed cases currently hospitalized daily,” said today’s announcement from the Health Department.
To date, the Health Department identified 210,424 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 4,996 deaths. Deaths in the county have declined, and today L.A. County represents less than half of all deaths in the State of California. For a long period, L.A. County accounted for slightly more than half the deaths statewide. Deaths remain stable at an average of 37 new deaths per day over the last two weeks.
The Health Department notes that today’s numbers do not include the count from the backlog of lab reports f from the state electronic laboratory system, which should be sent shortly.
The Health Department today reports two new confirmed infections among West Hollywood residents, increasing that count to 449. The number of WeHo residents who have died of COVID-19 related illnesses remains at five. In Beverly Hills, the number of confirmed infections is 563, an increase of seven from yesterday’s count. The number of COVID-19 related deaths in Beverly Hills remains at 10. In Culver City the number of infections is now 343, an increase of four from yesterday’s count. The number of deaths remains at 29.
Hollywood has 16 newly confirmed infections, bringing its total to date is 938. The number of deaths remains at nine. The Melrose neighborhood has 23 newly confirmed infections, bringing its total to 1,560. The number of deaths remains 56.
Public Health has a dedicated call line for confirmed cases of COVID-19. If you are positive for COVID-19 and have not yet connected with a public health specialist or need more information on services, call toll-free at 1 (833) 540-0473. Residents who do not have COVID-19 can continue to call 211 for resources or more information.
As noted before, one way the virus can be transmitted is through a cough, a sneeze or even through air that comes from the mouth when someone talks. For that reason, residents must wear face coverings when out in public and can be cited for not doing so. The citations come with a $250 fine and a $50 administrative fee.
West Hollywood residents with questions about the COVID-19 pandemic or who are looking for resources to deal with it can find answers on the City of West Hollywood’s website. Here is a list of links to sections about particular subjects and issues:
