For Immediate Release:

January 28, 2022

As a result of the winter Omicron surge, outbreaks in LA County have skyrocketed across a wide variety of settings from worksites, to congregate and group living facilities, to persons experiencing homelessness.

Out of the more than 1,200 total active outbreaks reported within LA County through January 27, worksites represented 28% with 336 active outbreaks, the most of any setting. Persons experiencing homelessness had the next highest with 289 active outbreaks (24%), followed by 268 active outbreaks (22%) within skilled nursing facilities, 237 active outbreaks (20%) within congregate and group housing, 45 active outbreaks (3.7%) within school settings, and 28 active outbreaks (2.3%) within other sectors.

Since the start of the pandemic, there have been more than 8,990 total active outbreaks across all sectors, with worksites again having the highest share with 2,816 total outbreaks (31%), followed by congregate living and group housing with 2,176 total outbreaks (24%), skilled nursing facilities with 1,553 (17%), persons experiencing homelessness with 1,490 (17%), schools with 573 (6%), and other sectors with 385 (4%) total outbreaks.

To help mitigate the number of outbreaks in workplace sites, Public Health modified its Health Officer Order to include additional safety measures to reduce the risk of transmission. As of January 17th, employers are now required to provide their employees who work indoors in close contact with others with well-fitting medical masks, surgical masks, or higher-level respirators, such as N95 or KN95 masks. These upgraded masks are better at blocking virus particles than cloth masks.

Additionally, worker sites are required to implement measures that will protect workers and limit any further spread of disease at the site. Employers are required to report any cluster of worksite COVID-19 cases. A cluster is when three (3) or more laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 are known or reported at the worksite within a 14-day period. Reports to Public Health should be made as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours after reports or knowledge of at least three cases. Worksites can report a cluster to DPH online or by phone: 1-888-397-3993.

During an outbreak, employers are also required to identify and notify all close contacts, make available - at no cost - at least weekly or twice weekly testing to all employees within an exposed group, implement ventilation changes where appropriate, offer respirators to all employees, distance workers from each other by 6 feet where feasible, and provide exclusion pay to those with a COVID-19 workplace exposure.

Workers who are concerned about possible COVID-19 or other workplace safety concerns or that an employer may not be following the County Health Officer Order or other requirement have several options for filing a complaint. To file a complaint with Public Health, which can be submitted anonymously, workers can call our Environmental Health Customer Call Center at (888) 700-9995 or by clicking on the “Report a Problem” at www.ph.lacounty.gov/eh. To file a complaint with Cal/OSHA about employee safety, workplace safety, or hazardous conditions, workers can call (833) 579-0927 or call or email the local Cal/OSHA Enforcement Office that serves the location of the job site.

If residents or workers are concerned that a site may not be following the City of LA’s Vaccination Ordinance, they can email labusinessresponse@lacity.org or visit www.ewddlacity.com/index.php/safepassla-faqs.

“I send my deepest condolences to the many families and friends grieving the loss of a loved one,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “As we turn the corner on this surge, let’s continue to stay focused on protecting our workforce. Doing so helps reduce staff shortages, spread among family members, strain on our healthcare system, and economic distress often among those least resourced. Each of us can do our part by getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing a well-fitting medical mask or respirator indoors or when in a crowded outdoor setting, staying home if sick, getting tested, and notifying close contacts of potential exposure when experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.”

Today, Public Health confirmed 101 additional deaths and 23,796 new cases of COVID-19. Of the 101 new deaths reported today, two of the people who died were between the ages of 18 and 29, seven of the people who died were between the ages of 30 and 49, 16 people were between the ages of 50 and 64, 36 were between the ages of 65-79, and 36 were over the age of 80 years old. Of the 101 newly reported deaths, 83 had underlying conditions. Information on the two deaths reported by the City of Long Beach and the two deaths reported by the City of Pasadena is available at www.longbeach.gov and www.CityofPasadena.net To date, the total number of deaths in L.A. County is 28,816.

Public Health has identified a total 2,610,385 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. Today’s positivity rate is 11.6%. Testing results are available for more than 11,005,995 individuals, with 21% of people testing positive.

There are 4,192 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized.

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:

	Total Cases
Laboratory Confirmed Cases	2,610,385
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)*	2,467,802
-- Long Beach	116,954
-- Pasadena	25,629
Deaths	28,816
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)	27,319
-- Long Beach	1,116
-- Pasadena	381
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 4	73834
- 5 to 11	213364
- 12 to 17	210915
- 18 to 29	558056
- 30 to 49	792036
- 50 to 64	410390
- 65 to 79	156888
- over 80	50644
- Under Investigation	1675
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female	1252928
- Male	1144693
- Other	906
- Under Investigation	69275
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	4581
- Asian	140046
- Black	124210
- Hispanic/Latino	1136469
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12743
- White	314121
- Other	270596
- Under Investigation	465036
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)	123600
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	64
- Asian	3488
- Black	2477
- Hispanic/Latino	14310
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	98
- White	6591
- Other	236
- Under Investigation	55
CITY / COMMUNITY**	Cases	Case Rate
City of Agoura Hills	2886	13820
City of Alhambra	15130	17446
City of Arcadia	7186	12442
City of Artesia	3775	22477
City of Avalon	58	1499
City of Azusa	12754	25488
City of Baldwin Park	21448	27938
City of Bell	12596	34669
City of Bell Gardens	12819	29762
City of Bellflower	21617	27809
City of Beverly Hills	7457	21602
City of Bradbury	55	5145
City of Burbank	20366	19002
City of Calabasas	3526	14497
City of Carson	23404	24939
City of Cerritos	7573	15126
City of Claremont	5530	15157
City of Commerce*	4120	31525
City of Compton	30831	30861
City of Covina	13698	27937
City of Cudahy	9161	37627
City of Culver City	6631	16634
City of Diamond Bar	8231	14311
City of Downey	33306	29149
City of Duarte	4762	21630
City of El Monte	30253	25798
City of El Segundo	2533	15090
City of Gardena	14976	24427
City of Glendale	41066	19887
City of Glendora	10852	20567
City of Hawaiian Gardens	3858	26288
City of Hawthorne	21083	23746
City of Hermosa Beach	3049	15501
City of Hidden Hills	232	12275
City of Huntington Park	20224	33999
City of Industry	322	73684
City of Inglewood	27413	24135
City of Irwindale	499	34202
City of La Canada Flintridge	2618	12652
City of La Habra Heights	154	2823
City of La Mirada	9583	19321
City of La Puente	11801	28997
City of La Verne	6576	19758
City of Lakewood	17332	21567
City of Lancaster*	46701	28904
City of Lawndale	7520	22372
City of Lomita	3912	18872
City of Lynwood*	22765	31597
City of Malibu	1873	14451
City of Manhattan Beach	4479	12442
City of Maywood	9549	34044
City of Monrovia	7533	19415
City of Montebello	17840	27713
City of Monterey Park	10344	16614
City of Norwalk	30759	28581
City of Palmdale	48965	30802
City of Palos Verdes Estates	1374	10161
City of Paramount	17440	31130
City of Pico Rivera	19295	30015
City of Pomona	47806	30658
City of Rancho Palos Verdes	4408	10312
City of Redondo Beach	9107	13257
City of Rolling Hills	173	8918
City of Rolling Hills Estates	879	10834
City of Rosemead	9628	17395
City of San Dimas*	7381	21384
City of San Fernando	9758	39647
City of San Gabriel	6695	16348
City of San Marino	1239	9332
City of Santa Clarita	50259	22801
City of Santa Fe Springs	5875	31992
City of Santa Monica	15288	16537
City of Sierra Madre	1377	12531
City of Signal Hill	2653	22489
City of South El Monte	6078	29102
City of South Gate	35013	35671
City of South Pasadena	3618	13887
City of Temple City	5576	15296
City of Torrance	20495	13730
City of Vernon	255	122010
City of Walnut	4347	14238
City of West Covina	27120	25057
City of West Hollywood	7251	19623
City of Westlake Village	250	2990
City of Whittier	21724	24847
Los Angeles	1067988	26405
Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie	2347	28615
Los Angeles - Alsace	3252	26131
Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest	6	15000
Los Angeles - Angelino Heights	573	22902
Los Angeles - Arleta	12827	37320
Los Angeles - Atwater Village	3240	22092
Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills	6797	21838
Los Angeles - Bel Air	1313	15577
Los Angeles - Beverly Crest	2109	16838
Los Angeles - Beverlywood	2721	20656
Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*	30382	34968
Los Angeles - Brentwood	4929	15923
Los Angeles - Brookside	85	14630
Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning	1684	23648
Los Angeles - Canoga Park	18599	28487
Los Angeles - Carthay	2611	18179
Los Angeles - Central	13639	34979
Los Angeles - Century City	2044	15979
Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove	12520	37079
Los Angeles - Chatsworth	8529	23013
Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills	1417	15451
Los Angeles - Chinatown	1794	22366
Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran	3628	24930
Los Angeles - Country Club Park	3222	21263
Los Angeles - Crenshaw District	3587	25938
Los Angeles - Crestview	2576	22660
Los Angeles - Del Rey	5458	18232
Los Angeles - Downtown*	10682	38834
Los Angeles - Eagle Rock	8218	20758
Los Angeles - East Hollywood	6580	22467
Los Angeles - Echo Park	3010	21114
Los Angeles - El Sereno	12147	29054
Los Angeles - Elysian Park	1237	21656
Los Angeles - Elysian Valley	2454	24127
Los Angeles - Encino	9328	20650
Los Angeles - Exposition	881	26488
Los Angeles - Exposition Park	12869	28651
Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights	798	22167
Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square	2810	32221
Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone	18002	37943
Los Angeles - Glassell Park	7265	22988
Los Angeles - Gramercy Place	2971	27601
Los Angeles - Granada Hills	14690	25244
Los Angeles - Green Meadows	7878	36633
Los Angeles - Hancock Park	2981	17495
Los Angeles - Harbor City	6401	22019
Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway	11225	25745
Los Angeles - Harbor Pines	430	17850
Los Angeles - Harvard Heights	4625	25645
Los Angeles - Harvard Park	13831	36460
Los Angeles - Highland Park	11853	24494
Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown	3886	28017
Los Angeles - Hollywood	14410	21112
Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills	4705	15985
Los Angeles - Hyde Park	8437	29561
Los Angeles - Jefferson Park	2268	28094
Los Angeles - Koreatown	11260	21782
Los Angeles - Lafayette Square	1120	24567
Los Angeles - Lake Balboa	11312	26802
Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace	4297	32719
Los Angeles - Leimert Park	3869	25395
Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights	9331	28625
Los Angeles - Little Armenia	2144	26717
Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh	5823	20545
Los Angeles - Little Tokyo	957	30546
Los Angeles - Longwood	1197	27811
Los Angeles - Los Feliz	3360	15550
Los Angeles - Manchester Square	2220	26007
Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon	462	14789
Los Angeles - Mar Vista	6495	15293
Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula	585	13417
Los Angeles - Melrose	17918	23062
Los Angeles - Mid-city	3084	20519
Los Angeles - Miracle Mile	3072	17081
Los Angeles - Mission Hills	8809 #####