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County Confirms 815 New COVID-19 Cases on Sunday

10 additional deaths reported

Published on Monday, September 28, 2020 | 4:00 am
 

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Sunday confirmed 10 new deaths and 815 new cases of COVID-19.

The lower number of cases and deaths reflects reporting delays over the weekend, officials have said.

To date, county Public Health officials have identified 267,801 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 6,514 deaths. 

“I extend my sincere condolences to L.A. County residents that are grieving the loss of a loved one to COVD-19,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of L.A. County Public Health. 

“I’m grateful that so many people are doing their part to protect their fellow neighbors, workers, and family members from COVID-19, and it is clear that the actions people are taking have reduced the number of people hospitalized and dying,” Ferrer wrote. 

“We still have a ways to go, but our most recent data shows us that the more people use the tools at our disposal, the more we decrease transmission. With less community transmission, it is significantly safer to continue our recovery journey and consider measured opportunities for a small number of additional re-openings,” she stated.

Daily COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline to levels not seen since the beginning of the pandemic. There are 692 people currently hospitalized with COVID-19, with 29 percent of those people being treated in intensive care units. 

In late August, more than 1,100 people were hospitalized with COVID-19. By way of comparison, hospitalizations peaked at more than over 2,200 in mid-July. 

The number of daily hospitalizations represents how many people are currently seriously ill from the virus and the potential demand put on hospitals to care for those patients. Fewer daily hospitalizations also reflect decreased COVID-19 transmissions.

Despite the positive numbers, however, COVID-19 continues to be widespread in L.A County. As a result, county Public Health officials urge people to avoid crowded places and close contact with others not in their households. People should always wear a face covering securely over their noses and mouths and maintain six feet of distance between themselves and others not in their household. Businesses also must continue following Public Health directives and implement all requirements in their business protocols.

Of the 10 new deaths reported today, six people who died were over the age of 80. Three people who died were between the ages of 65 and 79, and one person who died was between the ages of 30 and 49.

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