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For Immediate Release:

February 14, 2022

Community Health Workers Are Key for Under Resourced Communities with Higher Case Rates - 2,457 New Positive Cases and 26 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

While COVID-19 has spread across the entire county, some cities and communities have experienced higher case rates than others. From the onset of the pandemic, communities of color, under-resourced communities, and communities with large numbers of essential workers have been most impacted by COVID-19. Among the cities and communities with the highest case rates: the areas of Central, South, and Southeast LA; proportions of the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope valleys.

While the county continues to address geographic areas with high case rates, health outcome metrics reveal that vaccination status continues to play a critical role in determining the risk of transmission and critical illness.

For the week ending January 29, county residents who were unvaccinated were two times more likely to be infected as compared to individuals who were fully vaccinated. When comparing unvaccinated individuals with those vaccinated and fully boosted, unvaccinated people were nearly four times more likely to be infected.

As of January 29, unvaccinated people were more than five times likelier to be hospitalized compared to fully vaccinated residents. Fully vaccinated and boosted individuals were more than 18 times less likely to end up hospitalized as compared to unvaccinated people. And, the likelihood of ending up in the ICU was also significantly higher for unvaccinated residents. As compared to residents who were fully vaccinated, unvaccinated residents were seven times more likely to end up in the ICU, and more than 31 times more likely as compared to people who were fully vaccinated and boosted.

To help close the gaps in vaccination coverage, Public Health continues to deploy resources to help coordinate and mobilize community health workers, also called promotoras, to conduct healing-informed grassroots community outreach.

According to a study by the Ad Council that looked at the trusted messengers that consumers turn to for social and societal issues, new information–when presented by a trusted messenger–was most likely to influence a respondent’s change in views and behavior.

Through the Community Health Worker Outreach Initiative, promotoras provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and connect residents with needed critical services, including health insurance, testing, mental health services, food pantries and housing assistance. They also share current public health directives, inform residents about safety requirements at sectors that are open, and requirements for worker safety.

As of February 6, the Community Health Worker Outreach Initiative has completed more than 450,000 outreach activities, including support for 2,500 in-person vaccination events and over 14,000 virtual COVID-19 educational sessions. Combined, these efforts have reached more than three million residents to date. Additionally, Public Health is also hosting more than 800 mobile vaccine clinics this week, many of which are located across many of the under-resourced communities impacted the most by this latest surge.

“Our hearts go out to everyone mourning the loss of a loved one due to COVID-19,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “I am grateful to everyone for all you are doing to take care of each other. We are once again at a pivotal point in our recovery journey where we don’t have the luxury of ignoring our individual and collective responsibilities. Given where we are, and the continued risk in under-resourced communities, we need to use sensible safety protections that help us drive down transmission of this dangerous virus. Improving vaccination rates remains a priority since vaccines provide both significant protection for the vaccinated person and for the community around them. We are grateful to all the health educators and promotoras for sharing their stories and serving as trusted sources of information about COVID and the vaccines. ”

Today, Public Health confirmed 26 additional deaths and 2,457 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s number of cases and deaths reflect the weekend reporting delays. Of the 26 new deaths reported today, three people were between the ages of 30-49, two were between the ages of 50-64, 11 were between the ages of 65-79, and 10 were aged 80 years or older. Of the 26 newly reported deaths, 21 had underlying health conditions. To date, the total number of deaths in L.A. County is 29,928.


Public Health has reported a total of 2,764,073 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. Today’s positivity rate is 3%.

There are 2,054 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. Testing results are available for more than 11,288,200 individuals, with 22% of people testing positive.

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

Residents are legally required to isolate themselves away from others if they test positive for COVID-19. Close contacts with symptoms and close contacts who are unvaccinated or not up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations need to follow quarantine requirements. 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.





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Please see additional information below:
Cases through 12:00pm 02/13/2022

Total Cases

NEW

Laboratory Confirmed Cases

2,764,073

2457

-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)*

2,614,070

2408

-- Long Beach

122,706

0

-- Pasadena

27,297

49

Deaths

29,928

26

-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)

28,370

26

-- Long Beach

1,169

0

-- Pasadena

389

0

Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)

- 0 to 4

79911

- 5 to 11

232204

- 12 to 17

227139

- 18 to 29

583771

- 30 to 49

834164

- 50 to 64

432866

- 65 to 79

167032

- over 80

54177

- Under Investigation

2806

Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)

- Female

1328061

- Male

1210894

- Other

941

- Under Investigation

74174

Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)

- American Indian/Alaska Native

4821

- Asian

157382

- Black

130322

- Hispanic/Latino

1197621

- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

13564

- White

331676

- Other

287193

- Under Investigation

491491

Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)

- Hospitalized (Ever)

130365

**DATA Under reported

Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)

- American Indian/Alaska Native

64

- Asian

3577

- Black

2585

- Hispanic/Latino

14739

- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

101

- White

6950

- Other

280

- Under Investigation

74

CITY / COMMUNITY**

Cases

Case Rate

City of Agoura Hills

3759

18000

City of Alhambra

16204

18685

City of Arcadia

7674

13287

City of Artesia

3982

23709

City of Avalon

62

1602

City of Azusa

13425

26829

City of Baldwin Park

22422

29207

City of Bell

13444

37003

City of Bell Gardens

13855

32168

City of Bellflower

22719

29226

City of Beverly Hills

7948

23024

City of Bradbury

62

5800

City of Burbank

21543

20100

City of Calabasas

3767

15487

City of Carson

24719

26340

City of Cerritos

8067

16112

City of Claremont

5878

16111

City of Commerce*

4416

33790

City of Compton

32241

32272

City of Covina

14351

29269

City of Cudahy

9749

40042

City of Culver City

7089

17783

City of Diamond Bar

8787

15278

City of Downey

35059

30683

City of Duarte

5024

22820

City of El Monte

32110

27381

City of El Segundo

2675

15936

City of Gardena

15818

25800

City of Glendale

43307

20973

City of Glendora

11405

21615

City of Hawaiian Gardens

4038

27514

City of Hawthorne

22013

24793

City of Hermosa Beach

3155

16040

City of Hidden Hills

246

13016

City of Huntington Park

21502

36148

City of Industry

365

83524

City of Inglewood

28606

25185

City of Irwindale

530

36326

City of La Canada Flintridge

2758

13328

City of La Habra Heights

160

2933

City of La Mirada

10151

20466

City of La Puente

12378

30415

City of La Verne

6898

20726

City of Lakewood

18369

22858

City of Lancaster*

49557

30672

City of Lawndale

7898

23496

City of Lomita

4142

19982

City of Lynwood*

23946

33237

City of Malibu

1994

15385

City of Manhattan Beach

4717

13103

City of Maywood

10193

36340

City of Monrovia

8035

20709

City of Montebello

18806

29213

City of Monterey Park

11016

17693

City of Norwalk

32467

30168

City of Palmdale

52017

32722

City of Palos Verdes Estates

1437

10627

City of Paramount

18312

32687

City of Pico Rivera

20519

31919

City of Pomona

50186

32185

City of Rancho Palos Verdes

4661

10904

City of Redondo Beach

9564

13922

City of Rolling Hills

179

9227

City of Rolling Hills Estates

930

11463

City of Rosemead

10288

18587

City of San Dimas*

7804

22610

City of San Fernando

10248

41638

City of San Gabriel

7119

17383

City of San Marino

1343

10115

City of Santa Clarita

52804

23956

City of Santa Fe Springs

6180

33653

City of Santa Monica

16143

17462

City of Sierra Madre

1463

13313

City of Signal Hill

2764

23430

City of South El Monte

6403

30658

City of South Gate

37320

38021

City of South Pasadena

3824

14678

City of Temple City

5984

16415

City of Torrance

21874

14654

City of Vernon

303

144976

City of Walnut

4643

15207

City of West Covina

28539

26368

City of West Hollywood

7593

20549

City of Westlake Village

266

3182

City of Whittier

22797

26074

Los Angeles

1137466

28123

Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie

2503

30517

Los Angeles - Alsace

3437

27618

Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest

6

15000

Los Angeles - Angelino Heights

604

24141

Los Angeles - Arleta

13435

39089

Los Angeles - Atwater Village

3416

23292

Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills

7212

23171

Los Angeles - Bel Air

1406

16681

Los Angeles - Beverly Crest

2246

17932

Los Angeles - Beverlywood

2903

22038

Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*

32431

37327

Los Angeles - Brentwood

5235

16912

Los Angeles - Brookside

89

15318

Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning

1783

25039

Los Angeles - Canoga Park

19681

30144

Los Angeles - Carthay

2742

19091

Los Angeles - Central

14611

37472

Los Angeles - Century City

2213

17300

Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove

13215

39137

Los Angeles - Chatsworth

9060

24446

Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills

1547

16868

Los Angeles - Chinatown

1913

23850

Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran

3893

26750

Los Angeles - Country Club Park

3492

23045

Los Angeles - Crenshaw District

3815

27587

Los Angeles - Crestview

2739

24094

Los Angeles - Del Rey

5750

19208

Los Angeles - Downtown*

11327

41179

Los Angeles - Eagle Rock

8723

22034

Los Angeles - East Hollywood

7034

24017

Los Angeles - Echo Park

3191

22384

Los Angeles - El Sereno

12921

30906

Los Angeles - Elysian Park

1316

23039

Los Angeles - Elysian Valley

2618

25740

Los Angeles - Encino

9890

21894

Los Angeles - Exposition

942

28322

Los Angeles - Exposition Park

13813

30752

Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights

841

23361

Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square

2967

34021

Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone

19049

40150

Los Angeles - Glassell Park

7719

24424

Los Angeles - Gramercy Place

3117

28958

Los Angeles - Granada Hills

15554

26729

Los Angeles - Green Meadows

8327

38721

Los Angeles - Hancock Park

3185

18692

Los Angeles - Harbor City

6789

23354

Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway

11844

27165

Los Angeles - Harbor Pines

446

18514

Los Angeles - Harvard Heights

4943

27408

Los Angeles - Harvard Park

14622

38545

Los Angeles - Highland Park

12478

25786

Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown

4148

29906

Los Angeles - Hollywood

15265

22365

Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills

4975

16902

Los Angeles - Hyde Park

8929

31285

Los Angeles - Jefferson Park

2390

29605

Los Angeles - Koreatown

12330

23852

Los Angeles - Lafayette Square

1195

26212

Los Angeles - Lake Balboa

11965

28349

Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace

4500

34265

Los Angeles - Leimert Park

4106

26951

Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights

9857

30239

Los Angeles - Little Armenia

2313

28822

Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh

6465

22810

Los Angeles - Little Tokyo

1031

32908

Los Angeles - Longwood

1277

29670

Los Angeles - Los Feliz

3566

16503

Los Angeles - Manchester Square

2335

27355

Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon

483

15461

Los Angeles - Mar Vista

6938

16336

Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula

617

14151

Los Angeles - Melrose

19217

24734

Los Angeles - Mid-city

3280

21823

Los Angeles - Miracle Mile

3236

17993

Los Angeles - Mission Hills

9224

38236

Los Angeles - Mt. Washington

6129

25384

Los Angeles - North Hills

19603

31836

Los Angeles - North Hollywood

45024

29734

Los Angeles - Northridge

18480

26477