City Reports No Deaths or New COVID-19 Cases Over the Past Two Days

No new coronavirus cases or deaths have been reported locally over the past two days, according to the city’s website.

City officials said the lack of cases could be due to an error in the reporting system.

“We believe there is an issue with CalREDIE, but are still investigating the reason for this,” said Public Information Officer Lisa Derderian.
Meanwhile, the L.A. County Department of Public Health confirmed two new deaths and 881 new cases of COVID-19. The low number of new deaths and cases reported by the county reflect a reporting lag from over the weekend, officials said.

To date, county Public Health has identified 282,982 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 6,773 deaths.
“We wish healing and peace to the families and friends that are grieving the loss of their loved ones to COVD-19,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the county Public Health Department.

“Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the history, cultures, and contributions of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. COVID-19 has amplified a history of unequal access to health care and healthy environments, which has led to a history of disproportionality in health outcomes. Currently, American Indian and Alaskan Native people face a disproportionate case rate of 1,117 cases per 100,000 people. As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we ask everyone to be caring neighbors and limit COVID-19 spread by practicing physical distancing, wearing a face covering, and washing your hands frequently.”

The county again provided guidance to people who refuse to follow protocols. On Sunday, hundreds of people flooded the streets near Staples Center after the Lakers won the NBA Championship.

“COVID-19 continues to spread and remains easily spread among people who are in close contact with an infected person. If you were in a crowd with non-household members, especially if people weren’t wearing face coverings and were shouting, chanting, and or singing, you may have been exposed to COVID-19 if an infected person was also there. People can pass the virus to others, even before they know they have it,” Ferrer said.

“It is very important that you stay away from other people, especially those at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19, and monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 full days. This is essential to prevent you from unintentionally spreading COVID-19 to other people.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, masks are strongly encouraged in settings where people might raise their voices, such as shouting, chanting, or singing. When someone raises their voice, their respiratory droplets, which carry the virus, spread farther.

County Public Health officials encourage people to get tested if they have been in a crowd or gathering where people were close together and not wearing face coverings or keeping their distance.

If you are positive, even if you do not yet have symptoms, quickly take steps to prevent family, friends or coworkers from becoming infected by seeking medical care.