Residents at Elevated Risk Encouraged to Seek Out No Cost Therapeutics As Soon as Possible - 864 New Positive Cases and 34 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

Ensuring easy access to COVID-19 therapeutics for residents at elevated risk and in hard-hit communities remains a key priority of L.A. County’s COVID-19 post-surge preparedness plan.

Residents who test positive for COVID-19 and are at elevated risk for severe illness, should promptly call their doctor to see if they qualify for one of the outpatient treatments such as the new oral medications (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir) or injectable treatments (Sotrovimab, Bebtelovimab or Remdesivir). These treatments work best when taken as soon as possible after symptom onset. Residents who cannot receive a COVID-19 vaccination for medical reasons, or their immune system is not strong enough to mount a response to the vaccine, should speak to their provider about Evusheld, an injectable medicine that is used to prevent COVID-19 infections.

All therapeutics must be prescribed by a healthcare provider and are free, although the treating facility may charge for administering the treatment.

All outpatient treatments are for use in those who are at high risk for severe illness. Paxlovid, Sotrovimab, and Bebtelovimab are restricted to those 12 years and older weighing at least 88 pounds. Molnupiravir is restricted to those 18 and over while Remdisivir can be used in both children and adults. Evusheld is available for anyone 12 and older weighing at least 88 pounds who has not been exposed to COVID-19 and can’t get a COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons, or who may not respond well to a vaccine because they have a weak immune system due to a medical condition or treatment.

Residents who want these medications or have questions on which treatment is right for them should contact their medical provider or call the COVID-19 information line at 833-540-0473, 8:00 am - 8:30 pm daily. The call center is a free resource where residents can get culturally and linguistically appropriate information about available therapeutics and how to access them. Residents can also visit the http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/medication/ to find available therapeutics near them.

Although supplies remain limited, more residents are receiving these treatments through pharmacies, partners, and providers. To date, Public Health has distributed 20,960 doses of Paxlovid, 39,764 doses of Molnupiravir, and 13,584 doses of Evusheld, with 73% of Paxlovid doses, 82% of Molnupiravir doses, and 66% of Evusheld allocated to residents in the most under-resourced communities in the County.

For more information on the distribution of Sotrovimab and Bebtelovimab please visit the Emergency Medical Services Monoclonal website: https://dhs.lacounty.gov/emergency-medical-services-agency/home/emergi-press/emergency-medical-services-mab/. Healthcare providers can order Remdesivir directly from the distributor.

While therapeutics are a powerful tool to combat COVID-19, they are not a substitute for vaccinations. Being fully vaccinated and boosted continues to offer the strongest layer of protection for residents, especially as the County may encounter new variants or another surge.

Residents should also consider getting tested if they are experiencing symptoms, are a close contact, and before and after traveling or attending an event or gathering. Rapid tests, including over the counter (OTC) self-tests, provide a result in 15-30 minutes. Residents can find a testing site in LA County at https://dhs.lacounty.gov/covid-19/testing/. Residents can also visit https://www.covidtests.gov/ to order a second round of free at-home tests from the federal government.

Residents who do test positive must isolate indoors for at least 5 days, wear a mask when around others, and notify their close contacts. If residents are symptom free and have a negative follow-up viral test on Day 5 or later, they can end isolation, but are strongly recommended to continue wearing a mask until Day 10.

“We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to everyone mourning the loss of a loved one, and offer our wishes for peace and healing,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “Even though we have transitioned to a post-surge period, there is still substantial virus transmission across the County. While many people may have only mild symptoms and are able to recover at home should they test positive, other individuals remain at elevated risk for severe infection, hospitalization, or death. Public Health thanks our partners that are working to provide access to therapeutics for those high-risk individuals who are most vulnerable to becoming very ill.”

Public Health reported 864 new positive cases and 34 new deaths today. Of the 34 new deaths reported today, one person was between the ages of 18 and 29, two people were between the ages of 30-49, four were between the ages of 50-64, 11 were between the ages of 65-79, and 13 were aged 80 years or older. Of the 34 newly reported deaths, 24 had underlying health conditions. Information on the three 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 31,372.

Public Health has reported a total of 2,815,379 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. Today’s positivity rate is 0.7%.

There are 499 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. Testing results are available for more than 11,564,200 individuals, with 22% of people testing positive.

A wide range of data and dashboards on COVID-19 from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health are available on the Public Health website at http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov including:

COVID-19 Daily Data (cases, deaths, testing, testing positivity rate, mortality rate, and hospitalizations)
Gender, Age, Race/Ethnicity and City/Community Cases and Deaths
Recovery Metrics
Contact Tracing Metrics
Skilled Nursing Facility Metrics
Citations due to Health Officer Order Noncompliance
Outbreaks:

Residential Congregate Settings
Non-Residential Settings
Homeless Service Settings

Always check with trusted sources for the latest accurate information about novel coronavirus:

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
California Department of Public Health:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/nCOV2019.aspx
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Spanish https://espanol.cdc.gov/enes/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
LA County residents can also call 2-1-1

For more information: Cases through 12:00pm 3/15/2022
	Total Cases	NEW
Laboratory Confirmed Cases	2,815,379	864
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)*	2,662,405	797
-- Long Beach	125,086	48
-- Pasadena	27,888	19
Deaths	31,372	34
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)	29,712	31
-- Long Beach	1,252	3
-- Pasadena	408	0
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 4	81854
- 5 to 11	237217
- 12 to 17	231517
- 18 to 29	592796
- 30 to 49	848694
- 50 to 64	440705
- 65 to 79	171033
- over 80	55685
- Under Investigation	2904
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female	1353568
- Male	1234049
- Other	1004
- Under Investigation	73784
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	4906
- Asian	162500
- Black	133545
- Hispanic/Latino	1221365
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13569
- White	340568
- Other	292073
- Under Investigation	493879
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)	135,305	**DATA Under reported
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	73
- Asian	3721
- Black	2741
- Hispanic/Latino	15319
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	108
- White	7348
- Other	307
- Under Investigation	95
CITY / COMMUNITY**	Cases	Case Rate
City of Agoura Hills	4111	19686
City of Alhambra	16555	19089
City of Arcadia	7888	13658
City of Artesia	4121	24537
City of Avalon	62	1602
City of Azusa	13619	27216
City of Baldwin Park	22724	29600
City of Bell	13731	37793
City of Bell Gardens	14050	32621
City of Bellflower	23097	29712
City of Beverly Hills	8184	23708
City of Bradbury	64	5987
City of Burbank	21963	20492
City of Calabasas	3872	15919
City of Carson	25188	26840
City of Cerritos	8278	16534
City of Claremont	6089	16690
City of Commerce*	4488	34341
City of Compton	32861	32893
City of Covina	14573	29721
City of Cudahy	9912	40711
City of Culver City	7264	18221
City of Diamond Bar	8994	15638
City of Downey	35606	31161
City of Duarte	5118	23247
City of El Monte	32628	27823
City of El Segundo	2743	16341
City of Gardena	16092	26247
City of Glendale	43934	21276
City of Glendora	11665	22108
City of Hawaiian Gardens	4153	28298
City of Hawthorne	22383	25210
City of Hermosa Beach	3249	16518
City of Hidden Hills	254	13439
City of Huntington Park	21833	36704
City of Industry	378	86499
City of Inglewood	29075	25598
City of Irwindale	535	36669
City of La Canada Flintridge	2809	13575
City of La Habra Heights	162	2970
City of La Mirada	10328	20823
City of La Puente	12601	30963
City of La Verne	6983	20981
City of Lakewood	18784	23374
City of Lancaster*	50410	31200
City of Lawndale	8018	23853
City of Lomita	4233	20421
City of Lynwood*	24503	34010
City of Malibu	2050	15817
City of Manhattan Beach	4848	13467
City of Maywood	10372	36978
City of Monrovia	8163	21039
City of Montebello	19075	29631
City of Monterey Park	11267	18096
City of Norwalk	32983	30647
City of Palmdale	52666	33130
City of Palos Verdes Estates	1482	10960
City of Paramount	18670	33326
City of Pico Rivera	20819	32386
City of Pomona	50912	32650
City of Rancho Palos Verdes	4800	11229
City of Redondo Beach	9810	14280
City of Rolling Hills	186	9588
City of Rolling Hills Estates	973	11993
City of Rosemead	10568	19093
City of San Dimas*	7942	23010
City of San Fernando	10377	42162
City of San Gabriel	7351	17949
City of San Marino	1395	10507
City of Santa Clarita	53511	24276
City of Santa Fe Springs	6293	34268
City of Santa Monica	16656	18017
City of Sierra Madre	1501	13659
City of Signal Hill	2811	23828
City of South El Monte	6518	31209
City of South Gate	38065	38781
City of South Pasadena	3936	15108
City of Temple City	6098	16727
City of Torrance	22441	15034
City of Vernon	307	146890
City of Walnut	4759	15587
City of West Covina	28993	26787
City of West Hollywood	7821	21166
City of Westlake Village	270	3230
City of Whittier	23236	26576
Los Angeles	1159824	28676
Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie	2575	31395
Los Angeles - Alsace	3512	28220
Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest	6	15000
Los Angeles - Angelino Heights	619	24740
Los Angeles - Arleta	13564	39465
Los Angeles - Atwater Village	3487	23776
Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills	7372	23685
Los Angeles - Bel Air	1446	17155
Los Angeles - Beverly Crest	2309	18435
Los Angeles - Beverlywood	2972	22561
Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*	33067	38059
Los Angeles - Brentwood	5392	17419
Los Angeles - Brookside	93	16007
Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning	1804	25334
Los Angeles - Canoga Park	19950	30556
Los Angeles - Carthay	2843	19794
Los Angeles - Central	14787	37923
Los Angeles - Century City	2281	17831
Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove	13423	39753
Los Angeles - Chatsworth	9214	24862
Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills	1594	17381
Los Angeles - Chinatown	1956	24386
Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran	3997	27465
Los Angeles - Country Club Park	3591	23698
Los Angeles - Crenshaw District	3918	28332
Los Angeles - Crestview	2814	24754
Los Angeles - Del Rey	5872	19615
Los Angeles - Downtown*	11585	42117
Los Angeles - Eagle Rock	8916	22521
Los Angeles - East Hollywood	7239	24717
Los Angeles - Echo Park	3271	22945
Los Angeles - El Sereno	13144	31439
Los Angeles - Elysian Park	1348	23599
Los Angeles - Elysian Valley	2691	26458
Los Angeles - Encino	10108	22377
Los Angeles - Exposition	965	29014
Los Angeles - Exposition Park	14190	31592
Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights	872	24222
Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square	3004	34446
Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone	19361	40807
Los Angeles - Glassell Park	7904	25009
Los Angeles - Gramercy Place	3164	29394
Los Angeles - Granada Hills	15834	27210
Los Angeles - Green Meadows	8468	39377
Los Angeles - Hancock Park	3286	19285
Los Angeles - Harbor City	6922	23811
Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway	12046	27628
Los Angeles - Harbor Pines	452	18763
Los Angeles - Harvard Heights	5092	28234
Los Angeles - Harvard Park	14854	39156
Los Angeles - Highland Park	12793	26437
Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown	4223	30447
Los Angeles - Hollywood	15721	23033
Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills	5117	17385
Los Angeles - Hyde Park	9153	32070
Los Angeles - Jefferson Park	2459	30460
Los Angeles - Koreatown	12767	24698
Los Angeles - Lafayette Square	1226	26892
Los Angeles - Lake Balboa	12113	28700
Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace	4562	34737
Los Angeles - Leimert Park	4200	27568
Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights	9985	30632
Los Angeles - Little Armenia	2383	29695
Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh	6713	23685
Los Angeles - Little Tokyo	1066	34025
Los Angeles - Longwood	1305	30321
Los Angeles - Los Feliz	3673	16998
Los Angeles - Manchester Square	2370	27765
Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon	494	15813
Los Angeles - Mar Vista	7095	16706
Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula	640	14679
Los Angeles - Melrose	19741	25408
Los Angeles - Mid-city	3364	22382
Los Angeles - Miracle Mile	3330	18515
Los Angeles - Mission Hills	9332	38683
Los Angeles - Mt. Washington	6279	26005
Los Angeles - North Hills	19850	32237
Los Angeles - North Hollywood	45723	30196
Los Angeles - Northridge	18842	26995
Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades	3199	15025
Los Angeles - Pacoima	31913	41457
Los Angeles - Palisades Highlands	598	15549
Los Angeles - Palms	7756	17677
Los Angeles - Panorama City	26864	35700
Los Angeles - Park La Brea	2199	16193
Los Angeles - Pico-Union	13715	32778
Los Angeles - Playa Del Rey	399	#####