#LA COUNTY LOCKDOWN UPGRADE#

In response to the drastically spiking numbers, Radhakrishna recommended her own idea for Christmas presents for loved ones - giving them a chance to stay healthy. Suman Radhakrishna, an infectious disease doctor, warned that while California might not yet be to the point of another lockdown, it isn't out of the realm of possibility. Sunday's numbers are also the highest since the summer surge of the coronavirus pandemic in August. That marked more than three times the number of cases that were reported just six days prior, on Dec. On Sunday, 3,512 COVID-19 cases were reported by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. © 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc.LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) - With Los Angeles County's COVID-19 case numbers more than tripling in the span of a week, health experts indicate that restrictions may soon return.

#LA COUNTY LOCKDOWN UPGRADE#

Health officials continue to urge people to wear masks, and if possible to upgrade their fabric masks to an N95, KN95 or KF94. Others opted to take their chances and stood in long walk-up lines Monday.

While COVID testing is available throughout LA County, it could take a few days to actually take a test after securing an appointment because of the after-holiday demand. According to health officials, 1,628 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Unified School District will start requiring COVID testing for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, during the first week back from the winter break starting Jan. Meanwhile, some students are back to school this week for in-person learning after the holiday break. Health officials said 1,628 people in LA County have been hospitalized with COVID-19 with 263 in intensive care. Los Angeles Times via Getty Imagesįerrer added, “Although masks can be annoying and even uncomfortable for some, given that many infected individuals are spreading COVID 1 -2 days before they are symptomatic, the physical barrier tendered by a mask is known to reduce the spread of virus particles.”

“During this surge, given the spread of a more infectious strain of the virus, lapses can lead to explosive transmission,” said LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer. “Well-fitting and high-quality masks are an essential layer of protection when people are in close contact with others, especially when indoors or in outdoor crowded spaces where distancing is not possible.” Los Angeles County reported about 45,000 new cases over this weekend including two deaths. Officials said outdoor activities where people were unmasked for long periods of time, as well as crowded indoor events, could be blamed for the surge in positive cases. Long lines could be seen at walk-up testing sites throughout LA as take-home tests are flying off pharmacy shelves.

Over 20 percent of those who have taken a test are coming back positive for the virus. LA County reported 23,553 new positive COVID cases Saturday and 21,200 Sunday, officials said. Los Angeles County reported nearly 45,000 new COVID-19 cases over the New Year’s weekend with two deaths, health officials said. Rand Paul asks DC US Attorney to probe Fauci for lying to Congress about US-funded COVID research in WuhanĬOVID cases up 55% in NY, doctors warn of new variants Gov’t scientists got $325M in royalties from China, Russia, pharma firms: report China tips into deflation as efforts to stoke recovery falter

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