Covid-19

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Amid Rising COVID-19 Transmission Public Health Urges Residents to Practice Common Sense Precautions

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to take common-sense precautions to avoid becoming ill with…

1 year ago

Public Health Monitors Small Signs of Increasing COVID-19 Transmission

The so called “FLiRT” variants, including KP.2 and KP.3 variants, descendants of Omicron variants JN.1, are causing an increasing proportion…

1 year ago

COVID-19 Indicators Continue to Decline in LA County

There was an average of 481 COVID-positive hospitalized patients for the week ending Feb. 10, a decrease from the average…

2 years ago

COVID-19 Circulation Remains Elevated in Los Angeles County

The reported daily average of COVID-19 cases decreased to 422 this week from 462 the previous week. Reported cases do…

2 years ago

As COVID-19 Transmission Increases, Precautions offer Protection

Holiday gatherings, more travel and increased time spent indoors are all factors likely contributing to transmission increases.

2 years ago

Get the Updated COVID-19, Flu Vaccines for Maximum Protection This Winter

Local data shows that circulation of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus or RSV, is beginning to…

2 years ago

First Flu Death of the Season in LA County Confirmed

Last season, co-circulation of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus or RSV began early in the fall compared to prior years.…

2 years ago

64% of LA County Residents Plan to Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

The new vaccine is formulated to protect against Omicron XBB strains, which are the dominant strains circulating now. It also…

2 years ago

Local Data Show COVID-19 Continues to Impact People 65+; Updated Vaccine Recommended

Protection from the new COVID-19 vaccine has been shown in studies to provide a boost to the immune system and…

2 years ago

Residents Encouraged to Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Maximum Protection Against Severe Illness

For the last reporting period, SARS CoV-2 wastewater concentrations were at 38% of the 2022-2023 Winter Peak, indicating continued elevated…

2 years ago