LA County Sees Big Drop in Positive Coronavirus Tests

Los Angeles County health officials reported another 18 Coronavirus deaths and 477 new cases on Monday, pushing the death toll to 1,839.

However, the county’s positive test rate has dropped from 14 to 9 percent, according to LA County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer.

To date, the department has identified 38,451 positive tests, there have been more 350,000 tests, she said.

Four children in the county diagnosed with a mysterious inflammatory condition also tested positive for COVID-19 through antibody testing, and several other suspected cases have also been identified. Ferrer said 21 suspected cases have been identified across the region since March 1.

According to Ferrer, one million LA County residents have left their homes to enjoy reopened businesses and outdoor spaces over the last several days.