The number of COVID-positive patients at Los Angeles County hospitals is back over 500 Friday as health officials warn of another possible cold-weather surge in cases.
There are 502 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals, 38 more than the previous day, according to the latest state figures. Of those patients, 51 were being treated in intensive care, up one from the previous day.
The rate of infections is also rising, reaching a weekly average of 86 cases per 100,000 residents last week, up from 65 per 100,000 residents two weeks ago, Ferrer said. If that average rises to 100 cases per 100,000 residents per week, the county will again"strongly recommend" that people wear masks indoors. Indoor mask wearing is currently only a matter of personal preference, unless an individual location or business opts to require them.
Health officials have been expressing concern about a possible winter COVID surge, mirroring similar increases seen the past two years during the winter months. They noted that cooler temperatures lead to more people spending time indoors in more crowded, less-ventilated spaces -- conditions that are ripe for virus spread.
"Many are predicting these strains, which are highly transmissible, are likely to drive an increase in cases this fall and winter," she said.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
LA County, state see spike in COVID-19 hospitalizationsAnd the county on Wednesday passed 3.5 milllion cases since the pandemic began.
Weiterlesen »
Arlington County To Close Public COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicArlington County will close its public vaccine clinic along with most of its COVID-19 testing blocks before the end of the year, stating that 'Demand has significantly decreased at the county’s clinic.'
Weiterlesen »
COVID infections, hospitalizations continue upswing in LA County, fueling winter surge fearBarbara Ferrer said the county had an average of about 1,300 new COVID cases per day last week, up from about 1,000 per day the previous week.
Weiterlesen »
COVID-19 Risk Rises to ‘Medium’ Across Chicago, Cook County: Federal OfficialsThe threat of COVID-19 rose across Chicago and Cook County Thursday, as federal officials moved the warning level to “medium” after 50 days at “low,” according to Centers for Disease Control data.
Weiterlesen »
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva trailing outsider in midterm raceLos Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is 13 points behind an outside challenger in the midterm election, early returns show.
Weiterlesen »