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Hospitalizations Continue to Decline, Reducing Stress on Healthcare System

Hospitalizations in Los Angeles County continue to decline, reducing stress on the healthcare system. This progress reflects the lower rate of COVID-19 transmission in the community and is providing much needed relief to healthcare workers who are at elevated risk. 

Currently, 491 people are hospitalized, representing a 32% decrease from last Monday when there were 731 people hospitalized with COVID-19 and the first time L.A. County has fewer than 500 people hospitalized since July 17, 2021. The seven-day average of new daily admissions of people with COVID-19 decreased by 38%, from 100 patients one week ago to 62 admissions today. Also, just 5% of COVID positive hospitalized patients are currently in the ICU. 

Cases among healthcare workers are also decreasing. Between Feb. 27 and March 5, Public Health reported a total of 80 new positive cases among healthcare workers; this is a decrease of 93% from the week of Dec. 26, when 1,205 positive cases were reported.

Public Health reported 1,136 new positive cases on Sunday, with an additional 291 positive cases today, and 40 new deaths for March 13 and 14. The March 14 case and death numbers reflect delays in weekend reporting. 

Public Health has reported a total of 2,813,689 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. The positivity rate on March 14 was 0.6%

Details: http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov

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