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For Immediate Release:

February 16, 2022

LA County Surpasses 30,000 COVID-19 Deaths; Enters Post Surge as Hospitalizations Remain Below 2,500 for the Seventh Consecutive Day - 3,348 New Positive Cases and 102 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

Today, as Los Angeles County surpassed the grim milestone of losing more than 30,000 residents to COVID-19, Public Health is reporting an additional 102 additional daily deaths. While case and hospitalization numbers have declined significantly, sadly, many residents continue to lose their lives to this dangerous virus. Our hope is that as we drive case and hospitalization numbers lower, deaths will decline.

With hospitalizations under 2,500 for seven consecutive days, Public Health issued a modified LA County Health Officer Order today recommending, but no longer requiring, masking at outdoor mega events and outdoor spaces at K-12 schools and childcare centers.

For the week ending February 13, the seven-day average of daily COVID hospital admissions decreased by 87 admissions from the prior week to 242 admissions this week, translating into a 26% decline in County hospital admissions. While the number of daily hospital admissions has continued to decrease, the number of hospitalized COVID patients in the ICU (21%) and those requiring ventilation (13%) has remained fairly stable compared to the previous week. Total hospital census for LA County hospitals also decreased to 13,971 as of February 14, crossing below the 14,000 mark for the first time since January 3.

While masking will no longer be required at outdoor Mega Events or in outdoor spaces at childcare facilities and K-12 schools, the masking requirement at indoor establishments will continue until:

Per state regulations, indoor masking at K-12 schools, childcare facilities, youth settings, healthcare settings, correctional facilities, homeless and emergency shelters, and cooling centers is still currently required. The state will also provide an updated assessment on February 28 on appropriate safety considerations for schools.

Additionally, per federal regulations, masking when riding public transit and in transportation hubs is still required.

Employers must also continue to provide high quality and well-fitting masks to workers who are in close contact with others until transmission is lower. Vaccination verification will also continue at mega events and indoor sections of bars, lounges, nightclubs, wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

“I send my heartfelt condolences to everyone mourning the loss of a loved one due to COVID-19.” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “While entering post-surge is welcoming news, we are all aware that post-surge does not mean the pandemic is over, or that transmission is low, or that there will not be additional unpredictable waves of surges in the future that will require integrated public health measures. Post surge acknowledges the consistent and welcomed declines from the surge peak and realigns our current public health response to meet current mitigation needs. We anticipate, that with continued steep declines in case numbers indicating much lower transmission, we will be able to safely lift indoor mask mandates in mid-March. Please continue to take sensible precautions that reduce exposures so that we don’t lose ground.”


Today, Public Health confirmed 102 additional deaths and 3,348 new cases of COVID-19. Of the 102 new deaths reported today, one person was between the ages of 18-29, six people were between the ages of 30-49, 18 were between the ages of 50-64, 29 were between the ages of 65-79, and 35 were aged 80 years or older. Of the 102 newly reported deaths, 58 had underlying health conditions. Information on the 13 deaths reported by the City of Long Beach is available at www.LongBeach.gov. To date, the total number of deaths in L.A. County is 30,081.

Public Health has reported a total of 2,769,372 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. Today’s positivity rate is 3%.

There are 1,835 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. Testing results are available for more than 11,305,745 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.

Please see additional information below:





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Cases through 12:00pm 02/15/2022

Total Cases

Laboratory Confirmed Cases

2,769,372

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

2,618,746

-- Long Beach

123,285

-- Pasadena

27,341

Deaths

30,081

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

28,506

-- Long Beach

1,183

-- Pasadena

392

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

- 0 to 4

80177

- 5 to 11

232700

- 12 to 17

227571

- 18 to 29

584542

- 30 to 49

835487

- 50 to 64

433610

- 65 to 79

167468

- over 80

54381

- Under Investigation

2810

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

- Female

1330598

- Male

1213121

- Other

944

- Under Investigation

74083

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

- American Indian/Alaska Native

4825

- Asian

158005

- Black

130701

- Hispanic/Latino

1200361

- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

13603

- White

332465

- Other

287256

- Under Investigation

491530

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

- Hospitalized (Ever)

130439

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

- American Indian/Alaska Native

64

- Asian

3586

- Black

2602

- Hispanic/Latino

14796

- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

101

- White

6993

- Other

285

- Under Investigation

79

CITY / COMMUNITY**

Cases

Case Rate

City of Agoura Hills

3764

18024

City of Alhambra

16245

18732

City of Arcadia

7686

13308

City of Artesia

3996

23793

City of Avalon

62

1602

City of Azusa

13445

26869

City of Baldwin Park

22448

29241

City of Bell

13475

37089

City of Bell Gardens

13879

32224

City of Bellflower

22765

29285

City of Beverly Hills

7961

23062

City of Bradbury

62

5800

City of Burbank

21580

20134

City of Calabasas

3772

15508

City of Carson

24778

26403

City of Cerritos

8095

16168

City of Claremont

5889

16141

City of Commerce*

4426

33866

City of Compton

32300

32331

City of Covina

14376

29320

City of Cudahy

9765

40108

City of Culver City

7104

17820

City of Diamond Bar

8820

15335

City of Downey

35124

30740

City of Duarte

5033

22861

City of El Monte

32158

27422

City of El Segundo

2680

15966

City of Gardena

15844

25842

City of Glendale

43367

21002

City of Glendora

11432

21666

City of Hawaiian Gardens

4048

27582

City of Hawthorne

22054

24839

City of Hermosa Beach

3162

16075

City of Hidden Hills

246

13016

City of Huntington Park

21553

36233

City of Industry

365

83524

City of Inglewood

28665

25237

City of Irwindale

530

36326

City of La Canada Flintridge

2761

13343

City of La Habra Heights

160

2933

City of La Mirada

10171

20506

City of La Puente

12400

30469

City of La Verne

6905

20747

City of Lakewood

18416

22916

City of Lancaster*

49659

30735

City of Lawndale

7907

23523

City of Lomita

4153

20035

City of Lynwood*

23998

33309

City of Malibu

1996

15400

City of Manhattan Beach

4731

13142

City of Maywood

10201

36368

City of Monrovia

8049

20745

City of Montebello

18847

29277

City of Monterey Park

11036

17725

City of Norwalk

32530

30226

City of Palmdale

52070

32755

City of Palos Verdes Estates

1439

10642

City of Paramount

18331

32720

City of Pico Rivera

20552

31971

City of Pomona

50248

32225

City of Rancho Palos Verdes

4676

10939

City of Redondo Beach

9581

13947

City of Rolling Hills

179

9227

City of Rolling Hills Estates

933

11500

City of Rosemead

10325

18654

City of San Dimas*

7822

22662

City of San Fernando

10263

41699

City of San Gabriel

7134

17420

City of San Marino

1344

10123

City of Santa Clarita

52896

23997

City of Santa Fe Springs

6193

33724

City of Santa Monica

16179

17501

City of Sierra Madre

1468

13359

City of Signal Hill

2770

23481

City of South El Monte

6417

30725

City of South Gate

37383

38086

City of South Pasadena

3828

14693

City of Temple City

5998

16453

City of Torrance

21945

14702

City of Vernon

303

144976

City of Walnut

4656

15250

City of West Covina

28594

26418

City of West Hollywood

7611

20598

City of Westlake Village

266

3182

City of Whittier

22833

26115

Los Angeles

1139516

28174

Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie

2509

30590

Los Angeles - Alsace

3446

27690

Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest

6

15000

Los Angeles - Angelino Heights

608

24301

Los Angeles - Arleta

13444

39116

Los Angeles - Atwater Village

3421

23326

Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills

7222

23203

Los Angeles - Bel Air

1410

16728

Los Angeles - Beverly Crest

2250

17964

Los Angeles - Beverlywood

2909

22083

Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*

32504

37411

Los Angeles - Brentwood

5242

16934

Los Angeles - Brookside

89

15318

Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning

1785

25067

Los Angeles - Canoga Park

19708

30186

Los Angeles - Carthay

2744

19105

Los Angeles - Central

14636

37536

Los Angeles - Century City

2220

17355

Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove

13234

39193

Los Angeles - Chatsworth

9079

24497

Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills

1551

16912

Los Angeles - Chinatown

1914

23862

Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran

3906

26840

Los Angeles - Country Club Park

3500

23098

Los Angeles - Crenshaw District

3821

27630

Los Angeles - Crestview

2739

24094

Los Angeles - Del Rey

5763

19251

Los Angeles - Downtown*

11351

41266

Los Angeles - Eagle Rock

8742

22082

Los Angeles - East Hollywood

7051

24076

Los Angeles - Echo Park

3194

22405

Los Angeles - El Sereno

12942

30956

Los Angeles - Elysian Park

1322

23144

Los Angeles - Elysian Valley

2622

25779

Los Angeles - Encino

9914

21947

Los Angeles - Exposition

942

28322

Los Angeles - Exposition Park

13856

30848

Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights

845

23472

Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square

2971

34067

Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone

19080

40215

Los Angeles - Glassell Park

7738

24484

Los Angeles - Gramercy Place

3124

29023

Los Angeles - Granada Hills

15590

26791

Los Angeles - Green Meadows

8340

38782

Los Angeles - Hancock Park

3195

18751

Los Angeles - Harbor City

6800

23392

Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway

11865

27213

Los Angeles - Harbor Pines

448

18597

Los Angeles - Harvard Heights

4952

27458

Los Angeles - Harvard Park

14642

38598

Los Angeles - Highland Park

12502

25835

Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown

4150

29921

Los Angeles - Hollywood

15295

22409

Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills

4982

16926

Los Angeles - Hyde Park

8942

31330

Los Angeles - Jefferson Park

2397

29692

Los Angeles - Koreatown

12369

23928

Los Angeles - Lafayette Square

1194

26190

Los Angeles - Lake Balboa

11976

28375

Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace

4506

34311

Los Angeles - Leimert Park

4114

27004

Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights

9866

30267

Los Angeles - Little Armenia

2321

28922

Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh

6486

22884

Los Angeles - Little Tokyo

1031

32908

Los Angeles - Longwood

1280

29740

Los Angeles - Los Feliz

3577

16554

Los Angeles - Manchester Square

2338

27390

Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon

483

15461

Los Angeles - Mar Vista

6956

16378

Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula

618

14174

Los Angeles - Melrose

19252

24779

Los Angeles - Mid-city

3284

21850

Los Angeles - Miracle Mile

3240

18015

Los Angeles - Mission Hills

9234

38277

Los Angeles - Mt. Washington

6142

25438

Los Angeles - North Hills

19629

31878

Los Angeles - North Hollywood

45100

29785

Los Angeles - Northridge

18521

26536

Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades

3099

14555

Los Angeles - Pacoima

31523

40950

Los Angeles - Palisades Highlands

588

15289

Los Angeles - Palms

7622

17371

Los Angeles - Panorama City

26556

35290

Los Angeles - Park La Brea

2094

15420

Los Angeles - Pico-Union

13346

31896

Los Angeles - Playa Del Rey

387

12109

Los Angeles - Playa Vista

2143

19576

Los Angeles - Porter Ranch

6914

19428

Los Angeles - Rancho Park

1332

20305

Los Angeles - Regent Square

622

22374

Los Angeles - Reseda

24116

31476

Los Angeles - Reseda Ranch

1380

29767

Los Angeles - Reynier Village

826

19536

Los Angeles - San Pedro*

18963

24300

Los Angeles - Shadow Hills

954

21477

Los Angeles - Sherman Oaks

18002

20632

Los Angeles - Silverlake

9115

20677

Los Angeles - South Carthay

2188

20651

Los Angeles - South Park

14567

38374

Los Angeles - St Elmo Village

1474

32155

Los Angeles - Studio City

4294

19135

Los Angeles - Sun Valley

18470