More Residents at Skilled Nursing Facilities are Protected Thanks to Increases in Those Who Have Received a Booster Dose - 25,784 New Positive Cases and 27 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

As the February 1st deadline approaches for all healthcare workers to get boosted, Public Health data shows that COVID cases among skilled nursing facility residents and staff are dropping due in part to the high numbers of staff and residents who have been vaccinated and boosted.

Vaccination rates among those eligible remain very high with 91% of residents and 97% of staff fully vaccinated. Over the past month, the numbers of residents that have been boosted has remained steady at around 82% of eligible residents as of January 9th. Among staff, rates are lower, with only 54% of staff boosted at the end of December to 65% boosted as of January 9th.

With more residents and staff fully vaccinated and boosted, new cases have declined by 14% among residents and 30% among staff for the week ending January 23rd compared to the previous seven days.

The data supports other evidence that has been shared nationally by the CDC on the importance of booster doses in reducing rates of infection, hospitalizations and deaths. A recently released study by the Centers for Disease and Control found that adults who were unvaccinated were 5-times more likely to get infected when compared with adults who were fully vaccinated and boosted. Another report from the CDC also found that additional or booster doses were 90% effective at preventing hospitalization.

The powerful protection offered by boosters is the reason that all booster -eligible healthcare personnel in Los Angeles County are required, under the revised Health Officer Order issued December 23rd, to receive their booster dose by February 1st, 2022.

“The most tragic consequence of this surge is the increase in those dying from COVID. I extend my deepest condolences to everyone who has lost someone to this virus,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “The recent increase in deaths has, sadly, included a small number of our most vulnerable residents living in nursing homes. Fortunately, with more than 80% of residents up to date on their vaccinations, while this surge has resulted in terrifying increases in cases at nursing homes, most residents who are infected are fully vaccinated and experiencing milder illness. Given the evidence of waning protection from our vaccines over time, efforts need to continue with urgency on making sure that all eligible residents and staff are boosted as soon as possible.”

Today, Public Health confirmed 27 additional deaths and 25,784 new cases of COVID-19. Of the 27 new deaths reported today, one person was between the ages of 18 and 29, one person was between the ages of 30 and 49, five were between the ages of 50 and 64, 11 were between the ages of 65-79, and nine were over the age of 80 years old. Of the 27 newly reported deaths, 19 had underlying conditions. To date, the total number of deaths in L.A. County is 28,507.

Public Health has identified a total 2,519,778 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. Today’s positivity rate is 13.5%.

There are 4,573 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. Testing results are available for more than 10,910,500 individuals, with 21% of people testing positive.

To keep workplaces and schools open, residents and workers are asked to:

Adhere to masking requirements when indoors or at crowded outdoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.

Remain home when sick, isolate if positive and quarantine when in close contact.

Residents are legally required to be isolated if they have a positive COVID test result and are vaccinated. Close contacts with symptoms and unvaccinated close contacts need to be quarantined.

For updated isolation and quarantine guidance, please visit www.publichealth.lacounty.gov

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and are recommended for everyone 5 years old and older to help protect against COVID-19. 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 and many community sites where first, second, and third doses are available.

To find a vaccination site near you, or to make an appointment, please visit:

www.VaccinateLACounty.com (English) or www.VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish).

If you need assistance, you can also call 1-833-540-0473 for help:

Finding an appointment, connecting to free transportation to and from a vaccination site, or Schedule a home visit if you are homebound.

For more information regarding COVID-19 in LA County you can also visit the Public Health website at www.publichealth.lacounty.gov here you will find information on:

COVID-19 sector protocols & best practices,

COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboards, and

COVID-19 Surveillance Interactive and, Recovery Dashboards

Please see additional information below:

Cases through 12:00pm 01/23/2022
	Total Cases	NEW
Laboratory Confirmed Cases	2,519,778	25784
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)*	2,386,042	25784
-- Long Beach	110,471	0
-- Pasadena	23,265	0
Deaths	28,507	27
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)	27,025	27
-- Long Beach	1,104	0
-- Pasadena	378	0
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 4	70346
- 5 to 11	202729
- 12 to 17	201799
- 18 to 29	543076
- 30 to 49	767649
- 50 to 64	397840
- 65 to 79	151784
- over 80	49213
- Under Investigation	1606
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female	1211350
- Male	1107383
- Other	885
- Under Investigation	66424
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	4220
- Asian	134691
- Black	120597
- Hispanic/Latino	1104717
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12129
- White	303400
- Other	257189
- Under Investigation	449099
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)	120843	**DATA Under reported
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	64
- Asian	3459
- Black	2446
- Hispanic/Latino	14177
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	97
- White	6505
- Other	229
- Under Investigation	48
CITY / COMMUNITY**	Cases	Case Rate
City of Agoura Hills	2773	13279
City of Alhambra	14658	16902
City of Arcadia	6907	11959
City of Artesia	3673	21870
City of Avalon	56	1447
City of Azusa	12330	24640
City of Baldwin Park	20858	27170
City of Bell	12111	33334
City of Bell Gardens	12436	28873
City of Bellflower	20916	26907
City of Beverly Hills	7244	20985
City of Bradbury	54	5051
City of Burbank	19630	18315
City of Calabasas	3405	13999
City of Carson	22694	24182
City of Cerritos	7334	14648
City of Claremont	5310	14554
City of Commerce*	3977	30431
City of Compton	29920	29949
City of Covina	13263	27050
City of Cudahy	8840	36308
City of Culver City	6443	16162
City of Diamond Bar	7950	13822
City of Downey	32236	28212
City of Duarte	4619	20980
City of El Monte	29289	24976
City of El Segundo	2463	14673
City of Gardena	14468	23598
City of Glendale	39826	19287
City of Glendora	10505	19909
City of Hawaiian Gardens	3762	25634
City of Hawthorne	20501	23090
City of Hermosa Beach	2974	15119
City of Hidden Hills	226	11958
City of Huntington Park	19503	32787
City of Industry	303	69336
City of Inglewood	26761	23561
City of Irwindale	487	33379
City of La Canada Flintridge	2525	12202
City of La Habra Heights	153	2805
City of La Mirada	9255	18660
City of La Puente	11404	28022
City of La Verne	6386	19188
City of Lakewood	16641	20708
City of Lancaster*	44747	27695
City of Lawndale	7307	21738
City of Lomita	3755	18115
City of Lynwood*	22069	30631
City of Malibu	1807	13942
City of Manhattan Beach	4362	12117
City of Maywood	9175	32711
City of Monrovia	7295	18802
City of Montebello	17312	26892
City of Monterey Park	9974	16019
City of Norwalk	29835	27722
City of Palmdale	47010	29572
City of Palos Verdes Estates	1319	9754
City of Paramount	16877	30125
City of Pico Rivera	18751	29169
City of Pomona	46304	29695
City of Rancho Palos Verdes	4271	9991
City of Redondo Beach	8838	12865
City of Rolling Hills	169	8711
City of Rolling Hills Estates	853	10514
City of Rosemead	9334	16864
City of San Dimas*	7109	20596
City of San Fernando	9436	38339
City of San Gabriel	6446	15740
City of San Marino	1182	8903
City of Santa Clarita	48667	22079
City of Santa Fe Springs	5663	30838
City of Santa Monica	14769	15976
City of Sierra Madre	1321	12021
City of Signal Hill	2587	21929
City of South El Monte	5924	28365
City of South Gate	33801	34436
City of South Pasadena	3511	13476
City of Temple City	5353	14684
City of Torrance	19769	13244
City of Vernon	243	116268
City of Walnut	4182	13697
City of West Covina	26215	24220
City of West Hollywood	7097	19207
City of Westlake Village	246	2943
City of Whittier	20992	24010
Los Angeles	1036514	25627
Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie	2258	27530
Los Angeles - Alsace	3134	25183
Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest	6	15000
Los Angeles - Angelino Heights	550	21982
Los Angeles - Arleta	12384	36031
Los Angeles - Atwater Village	3150	21478
Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills	6600	21205
Los Angeles - Bel Air	1269	15055
Los Angeles - Beverly Crest	2025	16168
Los Angeles - Beverlywood	2643	20064
Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*	29390	33827
Los Angeles - Brentwood	4805	15523
Los Angeles - Brookside	82	14114
Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning	1629	22876
Los Angeles - Canoga Park	17915	27440
Los Angeles - Carthay	2533	17636
Los Angeles - Central	13242	33961
Los Angeles - Century City	1952	15260
Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove	12149	35980
Los Angeles - Chatsworth	8249	22258
Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills	1377	15015
Los Angeles - Chinatown	1742	21718
Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran	3524	24215
Los Angeles - Country Club Park	3134	20682
Los Angeles - Crenshaw District	3458	25005
Los Angeles - Crestview	2511	22088
Los Angeles - Del Rey	5305	17721
Los Angeles - Downtown*	10299	37441
Los Angeles - Eagle Rock	7918	20001
Los Angeles - East Hollywood	6380	21784
Los Angeles - Echo Park	2912	20426
Los Angeles - El Sereno	11801	28227
Los Angeles - Elysian Park	1188	20798
Los Angeles - Elysian Valley	2368	23282
Los Angeles - Encino	9033	19997
Los Angeles - Exposition	852	25616
Los Angeles - Exposition Park	12377	27555
Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights	776	21556
Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square	2719	31178
Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone	17439	36756
Los Angeles - Glassell Park	7022	22219
Los Angeles - Gramercy Place	2896	26904
Los Angeles - Granada Hills	14224	24444
Los Angeles - Green Meadows	7616	35415
Los Angeles - Hancock Park	2906	17055
Los Angeles - Harbor City	6173	21235
Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway	10805	24782
Los Angeles - Harbor Pines	418	17352
Los Angeles - Harvard Heights	4477	24824
Los Angeles - Harvard Park	13356	35208
Los Angeles - Highland Park	11463	23688
Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown	3762	27123
Los Angeles - Hollywood	14057	20595
Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills	4579	15557
Los Angeles - Hyde Park	8149	28552
Los Angeles - Jefferson Park	2198	27227
Los Angeles - Koreatown	10865	21018
Los Angeles - Lafayette Square	1088	23865
Los Angeles - Lake Balboa	11018	26105
Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace	4159	31668
Los Angeles - Leimert Park	3761	24687
Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights	9013	27650
Los Angeles - Little Armenia	2067	25757
Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh	5644	19913
Los Angeles - Little Tokyo	920	29365
Los Angeles - Longwood	1170	27184
Los Angeles - Los Feliz	3253	15055
Los Angeles - Manchester Square	2156	25258
Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon	451	14437
Los Angeles - Mar Vista	6312	14862
Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula	573	13142
Los Angeles - Melrose	17397	22391
Los Angeles - Mid-city	2979	19820
Los Angeles - Miracle Mile	3012	16747
Los Angeles - Mission Hills	8552	35450
Los Angeles - Mt. Washington	5569	23065
Los Angeles - North Hills	17946	29145
Los Angeles - North Hollywood	41538	27432
Los Angeles - Northridge	16816	24093
Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades	2652	12456
Los Angeles - Pacoima	29010	37686
Los Angeles - Palisades Highlands	501	13027
Los Angeles - Palms	7022	16004
Los Angeles - Panorama City	24119	32052
Los Angeles - Park La Brea	1892	13932
Los Angeles - Pico-Union	12004	28689
Los Angeles - Playa Del Rey	355	11108
Los Angeles - Playa Vista	1971	18005
Los Angeles - Porter Ranch	6282	17652
Los Angeles - Rancho Park	1189	18125
Los Angeles - Regent Square	585	21043
Los Angeles - Reseda	22099	28843
Los Angeles - Reseda Ranch	1248	26920
Los Angeles - Reynier Village	754	17833
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