Single New COVID-19 Case Detected in Pasadena on Wednesday

Health officials reported only one new COVID-19 infection in Pasadena on Wednesday, and no additional deaths.

The additional case bumped the city’s pandemic total to 11,276, while the local death toll has remained at 346 since the last fatalities in Pasadena were reported on April 30, according to Pasadena Public Health Department data.

Over the prior week, the city recorded an average of 2 daily infections.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 255 new infections and 16 deaths on Wednesday, bringing the county’s totals to 1,237,899 COVID-19 cases and 24,117 fatalities.

Just over 350 patients were hospitalized with the virus in L.A. County, with 22% of them being treated in intensive care units, according to a statement issued by the agency.

The county’s daily test positivity rate was recorded at 0.5%.

L.A. County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer continued urging prompt vaccination of all residents.

“Almost everyone getting infected, being hospitalized or dying from COVID-19 these past few weeks is not fully vaccinated,” Ferrer said. “If you are already vaccinated, please do your part to help those around you that are not yet vaccinated, feel confident that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and work.

“Every vaccinated person can be an influencer,” Ferrer added. “And by sharing your story, you can make a difference and even save a life.”

Public health officials at the state level announced 959 new infections and 42 deaths on Wednesday, bringing the state’s pandemic totals to 3,667,550 cases of COVID-19 and 61,555 fatalities.

The statewide average positivity rate held stable at 0.9%

As of Wednesday, L.A. County represented 34% of California’s COVID-19 infections and 39% of the state’s deaths.

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