Cases Among Healthcare Workers Decline as Vaccination Requirements are in Effect - 30 New Deaths and 1,204 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers declined 60% since increasing in August.

During the week ending August 7, there were 539 new cases of COVID-19 among healthcare workers in L.A. County. During the week ending October 2, there were 205 new cases among healthcare workers reported across the county; 109 cases were reported among vaccinated healthcare workers and 96 among unvaccinated workers.

Since the pandemic began, 45,734 healthcare workers and first responders have tested positive for COVID-19. To date, 295 healthcare workers have tragically passed away from COVID-19, with most deaths occurring between July 2020 and February 2021 and skilled nursing facility staff and hospital staff accounted for most deaths. Since late-July, 20 healthcare workers have passed away from COVID-19.

Under a State and County Health Officer Order, healthcare workers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of September 30; those with an approved medical or religious exemption need to be tested once or twice weekly. The latest survey results received this week from skilled nursing facilities indicated that 92% of staff and 88% of residents are fully vaccinated. Most hospitals and healthcare providers are reporting relatively high rates of vaccination among their employees. The State will be working with the licensing divisions to assess overall compliance.

New vaccine requirements went into effect last night that apply to indoor portions of bars, lounges, nightclubs, breweries, wineries, and distilleries affecting all patrons 12 or older and all employees. Prior to entering indoor portions of these establishments, customers and employees must show proof of vaccination along with a photo ID. At least one dose of COVID-19 is adequate for admission, and on November 4, patrons and employees will need to show proof of full vaccination prior to entering.

Also in effect are requirements for outdoor mega events, including large sport arenas and theme parks, where all attendees age 12 or older must show proof of vaccination or a negative test result to enter. Beginning November 1, a photo ID will need to be shown for attendees 18 and older along with proof of full vaccination or a negative test result.

LA City will require proof of vaccination, starting in November, from individuals eligible to receive a COVID vaccine to enter the indoor portions of many establishments in the City of LA, including restaurants, personal care establishments, fitness venues, entertainment and recreation venues, along with large outdoor events.

Today, Public Health confirms 30 new deaths and 1,204 new cases of COVID-19. Of the 30 new deaths reported today, eight people who passed away were over the age of 80, six people who died were between the ages of 65 and 79, seven people who died were between the ages of 50 and 64, and nine people who died were between the ages of 30 and 49. To date, Public Health identified 1,468,634 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 26,284 deaths.

There are 721 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized and 28% of these people are in the ICU. Testing results are available for nearly 8,752,000 individuals with 15% of people testing positive. Today’s test positivity rate is 1.1%.

"We wish healing and peace to the families and friends grieving the loss of their loved one to COVD-19,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “We commend all the businesses and venues complying with new vaccine verification requirements. Because unvaccinated people are five times more likely to get infected with COVID-19 and 23 times more likely to be hospitalized, creating more safety at worksites, large events, and indoor establishments is best accomplished when most people are vaccinated.”

Public Health encourages everyone unvaccinated for COVID-19 to get vaccinated now to be fully protected for the holidays. Vaccinations are widely available throughout L.A. County and are always free and open to eligible residents and workers regardless of immigration status.

Vaccinated middle and high school students are eligible for free UCLA football tickets. UCLA has partnered with Public Health to give away free tickets to a UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl to middle or high school students in L.A. County who’ve received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while tickets last. Students aged 12 to 18 who’ve received at least one dose can sign up for the free tickets online by visiting: http://ph.lacounty.gov/DPHUCLAVaxforTix.

Anyone 12 and older living or working in L.A. County can get vaccinated. Appointments are not needed at many sites and all Public Health vaccination sites where first, second, and third doses are available.

Visit: www.VaccinateLACounty.com (English) and www.VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish) to find a vaccination site near you, make an appointment at vaccination sites, and much more. If you don’t have internet access, can’t use a computer, or you’re over 65, you can call 1-833-540-0473 for help finding an appointment, connecting to free transportation to and from a vaccination site, or scheduling a home-visit if you are homebound.

COVID-19 Sector Protocols, Best Practices, COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, COVID-19 Surveillance Interactive Dashboard, Recovery Dashboard, and additional actions you can take to protect yourself, your family and your community are on the Public Health website, www.publichealth.lacounty.gov.

Please see additional information below:

	Total Cases
Laboratory Confirmed Cases	1468634
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)*	1391173
-- Long Beach	64167
-- Pasadena	13294
Deaths	26284
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)	24899
-- Long Beach	1022
-- Pasadena	363
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 4	36512
- 5 to 11	77038
- 12 to 17	87813
- 18 to 29	330670
- 30 to 49	462194
- 50 to 64	256995
- 65 to 79	102442
- over 80	36679
- Under Investigation	830
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female	701475
- Male	658086
- Other	744
- Under Investigation	30868
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	2351
- Asian	66309
- Black	66544
- Hispanic/Latino	718493
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5110
- White	170074
- Other	117819
- Under Investigation	244473
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)	103571
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	53
- Asian	3273
- Black	2178
- Hispanic/Latino	13231
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	88
- White	5815
- Other	205
- Under Investigation	56
CITY / COMMUNITY**	Cases	Case Rate
City of Agoura Hills	1414	6771
City of Alhambra	8116	9358
City of Arcadia	3332	5769
City of Artesia	2431	14475
City of Avalon	31	801
City of Azusa	7369	14726
City of Baldwin Park	14582	18995
City of Bell	7521	20701
City of Bell Gardens	9047	21005
City of Bellflower	12912	16610
City of Beverly Hills	3601	10432
City of Bradbury	42	3929
City of Burbank	11091	10348
City of Calabasas	1752	7203
City of Carson	11961	12745
City of Cerritos	3714	7418
City of Claremont	2804	7686
City of Commerce*	2696	20629
City of Compton	19544	19563
City of Covina	7629	15559
City of Cudahy	5359	22011
City of Culver City	2892	7254
City of Diamond Bar	3964	6892
City of Downey	20295	17762
City of Duarte	2741	12450
City of El Monte	19000	16202
City of El Segundo	1061	6321
City of Gardena	7758	12654
City of Glendale	24494	11862
City of Glendora	5902	11186
City of Hawaiian Gardens	2563	17464
City of Hawthorne	12583	14172
City of Hermosa Beach	1543	7844
City of Hidden Hills	135	7143
City of Huntington Park	12320	20711
City of Industry	191	43707
City of Inglewood	16678	14684
City of Irwindale	300	20562
City of La Canada Flintridge	1055	5098
City of La Habra Heights	128	2346
City of La Mirada	5325	10736
City of La Puente	7463	18338
City of La Verne	3527	10597
City of Lakewood	9278	11545
City of Lancaster*	27978	17316
City of Lawndale	4261	12676
City of Lomita	1922	9272
City of Lynwood*	14856	20620
City of Malibu	661	5100
City of Manhattan Beach	2045	5681
City of Maywood	5737	20453
City of Monrovia	3955	10193
City of Montebello	11454	17793
City of Monterey Park	5564	8936
City of Norwalk	18424	17119
City of Palmdale	29401	18495
City of Palos Verdes Estates	662	4896
City of Paramount	11335	20233
City of Pico Rivera	12486	19423
City of Pomona	28969	18578
City of Rancho Palos Verdes	2097	4906
City of Redondo Beach	4058	5907
City of Rolling Hills	79	4072
City of Rolling Hills Estates	425	5239
City of Rosemead	5544	10016
City of San Dimas*	3954	11456
City of San Fernando	5975	24277
City of San Gabriel	3643	8895
City of San Marino	464	3495
City of Santa Clarita	26667	12098
City of Santa Fe Springs	3360	18297
City of Santa Monica	6587	7125
City of Sierra Madre	624	5678
City of Signal Hill	1439	12198
City of South El Monte	3821	18295
City of South Gate	21046	21442
City of South Pasadena	1692	6494
City of Temple City	2731	7491
City of Torrance	9601	6432
City of Vernon	141	67464
City of Walnut	2132	6983
City of West Covina	15094	13946
City of West Hollywood	3587	9707
City of Westlake Village	152	1818
City of Whittier	13042	14917
Los Angeles	598995	14810
Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie	1360	16581
Los Angeles - Alsace	1843	14809
Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest	5	12500
Los Angeles - Angelino Heights	344	13749
Los Angeles - Arleta	7830	22781
Los Angeles - Atwater Village	1714	11687
Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills	3558	11431
Los Angeles - Bel Air	554	6573
Los Angeles - Beverly Crest	881	7034
Los Angeles - Beverlywood	1278	9702
Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*	19206	22105
Los Angeles - Brentwood	2118	6842
Los Angeles - Brookside	46	7917
Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning	860	12077
Los Angeles - Canoga Park	10882	16667
Los Angeles - Carthay	1286	8954
Los Angeles - Central	8359	21438
Los Angeles - Century City	856	6692
Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove	7201	21326
Los Angeles - Chatsworth	4551	12280
Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills	648	7066
Los Angeles - Chinatown	930	11595
Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran	1935	13296
Los Angeles - Country Club Park	1831	12083
Los Angeles - Crenshaw District	1840	13305
Los Angeles - Crestview	1297	11409
Los Angeles - Del Rey	2651	8856
Los Angeles - Downtown*	5314	19319
Los Angeles - Eagle Rock	4353	10995
Los Angeles - East Hollywood	3752	12811
Los Angeles - Echo Park	1660	11644
Los Angeles - El Sereno	7059	16884
Los Angeles - Elysian Park	647	11327
Los Angeles - Elysian Valley	1479	14541
Los Angeles - Encino	4521	10008
Los Angeles - Exposition	437	13139
Los Angeles - Exposition Park	7211	16054
Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights	366	10167
Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square	1610	18461
Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone	10455	22036
Los Angeles - Glassell Park	4025	12736
Los Angeles - Gramercy Place	1715	15933
Los Angeles - Granada Hills	8065	13860
Los Angeles - Green Meadows	4491	20884
Los Angeles - Hancock Park	1408	8263
Los Angeles - Harbor City	3186	10960
Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway	5901	13534
Los Angeles - Harbor Pines	221	9174
Los Angeles - Harvard Heights	2864	15880
Los Angeles - Harvard Park	8267	21793
Los Angeles - Highland Park	6632	13705
Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown	2337	16849
Los Angeles - Hollywood	7597	11130
Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills	2301	7817
Los Angeles - Hyde Park	4624	16201
Los Angeles - Jefferson Park	1347	16685
Los Angeles - Koreatown	6313	12212
Los Angeles - Lafayette Square	628	13775
Los Angeles - Lake Balboa	6471	15332
Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace	2646	20148
Los Angeles - Leimert Park	2045	13423
Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights	5769	17698
Los Angeles - Little Armenia	1321	16461
Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh	3222	11368
Los Angeles - Little Tokyo	485	15480
Los Angeles - Longwood	673	15637
Los Angeles - Los Feliz	1493	6909
Los Angeles - Manchester Square	1253	14679
Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon	202	6466
Los Angeles - Mar Vista	2856	6725
Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula	235	5390
Los Angeles - Melrose	9989	12857
Los Angeles - Mid-city	1514	10073
Los Angeles - Miracle Mile	1426	7929
Los Angeles - Mission Hills	5017	20797
Los Angeles - Mt. Washington	3271	13547
Los Angeles - North Hills	10727	17421
Los Angeles - North Hollywood	24851	16412
Los Angeles - Northridge	9224	13215
Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades	1147	5387
Los Angeles - Pacoima	19063	24764
Los Angeles - Palisades Highlands	205	5330
Los Angeles - Palms	3403	7756
Los Angeles - Panorama City	15139	20118
Los Angeles - Park La Brea	893	6576
Los Angeles - Pico-Union	7807	18658
Los Angeles - Playa Del Rey	174	5444
Los Angeles - Playa Vista	858	7838
Los Angeles - Porter Ranch	3275	9203
Los Angeles - Rancho Park	514	7835
Los Angeles - Regent Square	326	11727
Los Angeles - Reseda	13459	17567
Los Angeles - Reseda Ranch	821	17709
Los Angeles - Reynier Village	339	8018
Los Angeles - San Pedro*	9277	11888
Los Angeles - Shadow Hills	501	11279
Los Angeles - Sherman Oaks	8107	9291
Los Angeles - Silverlake	4172	9464
Los Angeles - South Carthay	985	9297
Los Angeles - South Park	8251	21735
Los Angeles - St Elmo Village	778	16972
Los Angeles - Studio City	1938	8636
Los Angeles - Sun Valley	10771	20523
Los Angeles - Sunland	2734	13397
Los Angeles - Sycamore Square	48	7419
Los Angeles - Sylmar*	18494	22445
Los Angeles - Tarzana	4126	13363
Los Angeles - Temple-Beaudry	5868	14862
Los Angeles - Thai Town	1127	11489
Los Angeles - Toluca Lake	744	8548
Los Angeles - Toluca Terrace	181	13859
Los Angeles - Toluca Woods	155	8342
Los Angeles - Tujunga	3580	12873
Los Angeles - University Hills	318	9274
Los Angeles - University Park	4159	15148
Los Angeles - Valley Glen	4615	15375
Los Angeles - Valley Village	2783	11258
Los Angeles - Van Nuys*	16865	18097
Los Angeles - Venice	2651	7824
Los Angeles - Vermont Knolls	3378	19640
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