Public Health Assists Skilled Nursing Facilities with Boosters 11 New Deaths and 909 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) continues to work with skilled nursing facilities to ensure their eligible residents and staff receive COVID boosters.

The majority of skilled nursing facilities have established relationships with long term care pharmacies who will be supporting the provisions of booster doses to eligible residents. Beginning this week, skilled nursing facilities will be surveyed weekly to collect information on implementation of strategies to ensure eligible residents can receive booster doses. Public Health is working to address any barriers in requesting, receiving and administering boosters, and deploying mobile vaccine teams to assist any skilled nursing facility requiring help.

For the week ending October 17, 56 people tested positive for COVID-19 at skilled nursing facilities: 44 new cases were among skilled nursing facility residents, and 12 new cases were among skilled nursing facility staff. Fifty-five percent of new cases the week ending October 17 at skilled nursing facilities are among staff and residents that are fully vaccinated.

Skilled nursing facilities report that 95% of staff and 88% of residents are fully vaccinated. Skilled nursing facilities are subject to strict infection control precautions and are also required to verify the vaccine status of all workers and conduct routine testing of staff and residents. All staff at skilled nursing facilities are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; those with an approved medical or religious exemption need to be tested once or twice weekly.

Today, Public Health confirms 11 new deaths and 909 new cases of COVID-19. Of the 11 new deaths reported today, one person who passed away was over the age of 80, four people who died were between the ages of 65 and 79, four people who died were between the ages of 50 and 64, and one person who died was between the ages of 30 and 49. One death was reported by the City of Long Beach. To date, Public Health has identified 1,487,502 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 26,578 deaths.

There are 650 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized and 28% of these people are in the ICU. Testing results are available for nearly 9,010,000 individuals with 15% of people testing positive. Today’s test positivity rate is 1.2%.

"To the families and friends experiencing the sadness and grief of losing a loved one to COVID-19, our thoughts and prayers are with you every day,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “We continue to work with skilled nursing facilities across the county to ensure that these vulnerable residents have good access to booster doses as soon as possible. We urge others eligible for booster doses, particularly those at higher risk for severe illness if infected, to take advantage of the enhanced protection boosters provide, especially before the holiday gatherings that create more opportunities for COVID-19 to spread.”

Boosters are available for eligible individuals for all three FDA-approved vaccines; Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Residents who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may get a booster at least two months after the single dose. Residents who received the second of a two-dose Pfizer or Moderna series at least 6 months ago are also eligible for a booster dose if they are:

65 years and older OR
Age 18 and older who live in long-term care settings OR
Age 18 and older who have underlying medical conditions OR
Age 18 and older who work or live in high-risk settings

All eligible individuals are allowed to choose a different brand from their original vaccine as a booster. Residents can make an appointment for their booster by using MyTurn.CA.gov or the County website at VaccinateLACounty.com and for more information about booster shots. Additionally, many pharmacies and clinics countywide may be accepting appointments through their own systems.

Vaccinations are always free and open to eligible residents and workers regardless of immigration status. Appointments are not needed at all Public Health vaccination sites where first, second, and third doses are available.

To find a vaccination site near you, make an appointment at vaccination sites, and much more, visit: www.VaccinateLACounty.com (English) and www.VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish). If you don’t have internet access, can’t use a computer, or you’re over 65, you can call 1-833-540-0473 for help finding an appointment, connecting to free transportation to and from a vaccination site, or scheduling a home-visit if you are homebound.

Vaccinated middle and high school students are eligible for free UCLA football tickets. UCLA has partnered with Public Health to give away free tickets to a UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl to middle or high school students in L.A. County who’ve received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while tickets last. Students aged 12 to 18 who’ve received at least one dose can sign up for the free tickets online by visiting: http://ph.lacounty.gov/DPHUCLAVaxforTix.

COVID-19 Sector Protocols, Best Practices, COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, COVID-19 Surveillance Interactive Dashboard, Recovery Dashboard, and additional actions you can take to protect yourself, your family and your community are on the Public Health website, www.publichealth.lacounty.gov.

Please see additional information below:

	Total Cases
Laboratory Confirmed Cases	1487502
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)*	1409107
-- Long Beach	64915
-- Pasadena	13480
Deaths	26578
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)	25179
-- Long Beach	1036
-- Pasadena	363
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 4	37119
- 5 to 11	79077
- 12 to 17	89414
- 18 to 29	334006
- 30 to 49	467915
- 50 to 64	259856
- 65 to 79	103772
- over 80	37112
- Under Investigation	836
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female	710346
- Male	666577
- Other	745
- Under Investigation	31439
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	2409
- Asian	67353
- Black	67776
- Hispanic/Latino	726492
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5199
- White	174161
- Other	119193
- Under Investigation	246524
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)	105550
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	57
- Asian	3292
- Black	2217
- Hispanic/Latino	13377
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	89
- White	5921
- Other	197
- Under Investigation	29
CITY / COMMUNITY**	Cases	Case Rate
City of Agoura Hills	1458	6982
City of Alhambra	8249	9512
City of Arcadia	3386	5863
City of Artesia	2446	14564
City of Avalon	32	827
City of Azusa	7464	14916
City of Baldwin Park	14692	19138
City of Bell	7584	20874
City of Bell Gardens	9102	21133
City of Bellflower	13038	16772
City of Beverly Hills	3649	10571
City of Bradbury	42	3929
City of Burbank	11275	10520
City of Calabasas	1797	7388
City of Carson	12142	12938
City of Cerritos	3775	7540
City of Claremont	2873	7875
City of Commerce*	2708	20721
City of Compton	19690	19709
City of Covina	7727	15759
City of Cudahy	5389	22134
City of Culver City	2945	7387
City of Diamond Bar	4034	7014
City of Downey	20504	17945
City of Duarte	2778	12618
City of El Monte	19146	16327
City of El Segundo	1085	6464
City of Gardena	7886	12863
City of Glendale	24913	12065
City of Glendora	5984	11341
City of Hawaiian Gardens	2581	17587
City of Hawthorne	12709	14314
City of Hermosa Beach	1592	8094
City of Hidden Hills	135	7143
City of Huntington Park	12437	20908
City of Industry	192	43936
City of Inglewood	16854	14839
City of Irwindale	304	20836
City of La Canada Flintridge	1108	5354
City of La Habra Heights	131	2401
City of La Mirada	5413	10914
City of La Puente	7526	18493
City of La Verne	3566	10715
City of Lakewood	9438	11744
City of Lancaster*	28697	17761
City of Lawndale	4301	12795
City of Lomita	1958	9446
City of Lynwood*	14987	20802
City of Malibu	676	5216
City of Manhattan Beach	2101	5836
City of Maywood	5770	20571
City of Monrovia	4026	10376
City of Montebello	11564	17963
City of Monterey Park	5616	9020
City of Norwalk	18597	17280
City of Palmdale	29866	18787
City of Palos Verdes Estates	680	5029
City of Paramount	11435	20411
City of Pico Rivera	12604	19607
City of Pomona	29320	18803
City of Rancho Palos Verdes	2152	5034
City of Redondo Beach	4167	6066
City of Rolling Hills	84	4330
City of Rolling Hills Estates	438	5399
City of Rosemead	5609	10134
City of San Dimas*	4002	11595
City of San Fernando	6019	24456
City of San Gabriel	3685	8998
City of San Marino	475	3578
City of Santa Clarita	27330	12399
City of Santa Fe Springs	3395	18487
City of Santa Monica	6723	7272
City of Sierra Madre	649	5906
City of Signal Hill	1470	12461
City of South El Monte	3852	18444
City of South Gate	21220	21619
City of South Pasadena	1729	6636
City of Temple City	2775	7612
City of Torrance	9783	6554
City of Vernon	141	67464
City of Walnut	2152	7048
City of West Covina	15293	14129
City of West Hollywood	3639	9848
City of Westlake Village	153	1830
City of Whittier	13207	15105
Los Angeles	606332	14991
Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie	1364	16630
Los Angeles - Alsace	1860	14946
Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest	5	12500
Los Angeles - Angelino Heights	348	13909
Los Angeles - Arleta	7910	23014
Los Angeles - Atwater Village	1729	11789
Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills	3620	11631
Los Angeles - Bel Air	568	6739
Los Angeles - Beverly Crest	901	7194
Los Angeles - Beverlywood	1310	9945
Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*	19347	22268
Los Angeles - Brentwood	2156	6965
Los Angeles - Brookside	47	8090
Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning	871	12231
Los Angeles - Canoga Park	11019	16877
Los Angeles - Carthay	1310	9121
Los Angeles - Central	8412	21574
Los Angeles - Century City	871	6809
Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove	7273	21539
Los Angeles - Chatsworth	4650	12547
Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills	657	7164
Los Angeles - Chinatown	947	11807
Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran	1953	13420
Los Angeles - Country Club Park	1852	12222
Los Angeles - Crenshaw District	1867	13501
Los Angeles - Crestview	1324	11647
Los Angeles - Del Rey	2690	8986
Los Angeles - Downtown*	5390	19595
Los Angeles - Eagle Rock	4412	11145
Los Angeles - East Hollywood	3800	12975
Los Angeles - Echo Park	1685	11820
Los Angeles - El Sereno	7126	17045
Los Angeles - Elysian Park	657	11502
Los Angeles - Elysian Valley	1492	14669
Los Angeles - Encino	4603	10190
Los Angeles - Exposition	445	13379
Los Angeles - Exposition Park	7278	16203
Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights	375	10417
Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square	1616	18530
Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone	10561	22259
Los Angeles - Glassell Park	4067	12869
Los Angeles - Gramercy Place	1732	16091
Los Angeles - Granada Hills	8173	14045
Los Angeles - Green Meadows	4547	21144
Los Angeles - Hancock Park	1435	8422
Los Angeles - Harbor City	3233	11121
Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway	5964	13679
Los Angeles - Harbor Pines	223	9257
Los Angeles - Harvard Heights	2877	15952
Los Angeles - Harvard Park	8358	22032
Los Angeles - Highland Park	6702	13850
Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown	2358	17001
Los Angeles - Hollywood	7710	11296
Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills	2344	7964
Los Angeles - Hyde Park	4693	16443
Los Angeles - Jefferson Park	1353	16760
Los Angeles - Koreatown	6376	12334
Los Angeles - Lafayette Square	633	13885
Los Angeles - Lake Balboa	6546	15510
Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace	2670	20330
Los Angeles - Leimert Park	2073	13607
Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights	5808	17818
Los Angeles - Little Armenia	1335	16636
Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh	3244	11446
Los Angeles - Little Tokyo	491	15672
Los Angeles - Longwood	682	15846
Los Angeles - Los Feliz	1530	7081
Los Angeles - Manchester Square	1262	14784
Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon	203	6498
Los Angeles - Mar Vista	2921	6878
Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula	238	5459
Los Angeles - Melrose	10115	13019
Los Angeles - Mid-city	1525	10146
Los Angeles - Miracle Mile	1444	8029
Los Angeles - Mission Hills	5072	21025
Los Angeles - Mt. Washington	3299	13663
Los Angeles - North Hills	10846	17614
Los Angeles - North Hollywood	25205	16646
Los Angeles - Northridge	9364	13416
Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades	1171	5500
Los Angeles - Pacoima	19267	25029
Los Angeles - Palisades Highlands	211	5486
Los Angeles - Palms	3461	7888
Los Angeles - Panorama City	15268	20290
Los Angeles - Park La Brea	906	6672
Los Angeles - Pico-Union	7869	18806
Los Angeles - Playa Del Rey	184	5757
Los Angeles - Playa Vista	872	7966
Los Angeles - Porter Ranch	3339	9382
Los Angeles - Rancho Park	520	7927
Los Angeles - Regent Square	327	11763
Los Angeles - Reseda	13605	17757
Los Angeles - Reseda Ranch	825	17796
Los Angeles - Reynier Village	344	8136
Los Angeles - San Pedro*	9467	12131
Los Angeles - Shadow Hills	512	11526
Los Angeles - Sherman Oaks	8254	9460
Los Angeles - Silverlake	4232	9600
Los Angeles - South Carthay	1001	9448
Los Angeles - South Park	8329	21941
Los Angeles - St Elmo Village	784	17103
Los Angeles - Studio City	1976	8806
Los Angeles - Sun Valley	10905	20778
Los Angeles - Sunland	2779	13617
Los Angeles - Sycamore Square	50	7728
Los Angeles - Sylmar*	18689	22681
Los Angeles - Tarzana	4198	13596
Los Angeles - Temple-Beaudry	5917	14987
Los Angeles - Thai Town	1141	11632
Los Angeles - Toluca Lake	757	8697
Los Angeles - Toluca Terrace	185	14165
Los Angeles - Toluca Woods	157	8450
Los Angeles - Tujunga	3651	13128
Los Angeles - University Hills	321	9361
Los Angeles - University Park	4193	15272
Los Angeles - Valley Glen	4682	15598
Los Angeles - Valley Village	2850	11529
Los Angeles - Van Nuys*	16992	18233
Los Angeles - Venice	2713	8006
Los Angeles - Vermont Knolls	3399	#####