According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, there were 2,428 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections and 58 new deaths on Wednesday. That brings the total number of confirmed infections to date to 214,197 and the total number of deaths to 5,109.
The Health Department reported two new confirmed infections among West Hollywood residents on Wednesday, bringing that count to 454. 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 569, up one from Tuesday’s count. The number of COVID-19 related deaths in Beverly Hills remains at 10. In Culver City the number of infections is now 345, an increase of one from Tuesday’s count. The number of deaths remains at 29.
Hollywood has 14 newly confirmed infections, bringing its total to date is 964. The number of deaths remains at nine. The Melrose neighborhood has seven new confirmed infections, leaving its at 1,567. There have been 56 deaths, a decline of one from the previous count. Such changes sometimes are the result of an error in the person’s address.
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:
