Covid-19

Highly Infectious Omicron Variants Fueling COVID-19 Case Increases

The current seven-day average test positivity rate, at almost 5%, continues to be higher than it was a month ago…

3 years ago

Protecting Workers and the Elderly Remains Everyone’s Responsibility as Transmission Remains High

Older people and those with chronic health conditions remain at higher risk, even if vaccinated. With the most infectious variants…

3 years ago

Positive Cases at K-12 Schools Continue to Rise

With vaccinations providing the best protection against illness and hospitalizations, parents are urged to make sure that they and their…

3 years ago

Long Beach Moves Into Yellow Tier and Starts Offering Booster Shots for 5 to 11 Year-Olds

As of May 20, COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population is 205.7, COVID-19 hospitalizations per 100,000 population is 1.5, and 1.6%…

3 years ago

Outbreak Prevention Strategies Can Slow Spread In Preparation For Graduations and Other Large Events

The number of cases among students and staff increased nearly four-fold in one month, likely reflecting higher rates of community…

3 years ago

Journalist Held Incommunicado by Russian Authorities in Crimea for 13 Days

https://rsf.org/en/journalist-held-incommunicado-russian-authorities-crimea-13-days Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the arbitrary detention of Irina Danilovich, a journalist who was abducted in Russian-annexed Crimea…

3 years ago

COVID-19 Positive Cases Increase at Schools and in the Community

With high levels of community transmission, Public Health continues to strongly recommend that all students and staff wear well-fitting, high…

3 years ago

COVID Cases and Outbreaks Increasing at K-12 Schools

With these increases in cases, Public Health’s specialized school support team is offering school partners information, resources, help with outbreak…

3 years ago

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Reduces County Community Testing Sites

The County’s Community Testing sites, including participating libraries, will continue to serve community members without health insurance, regardless of immigration…

3 years ago

Public Health Expands COVID-19 Therapeutics Network in Under-Resourced Communities

There are 593 sites providing antivirals across the county, with 326 sites located in under-resourced neighborhoods.

3 years ago