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For Immediate Release:

February 07, 2022

Unvaccinated Residents Twelve Times More Likely to Die from COVID-19 than Vaccinated Residents - 4,360 New Positive Cases and 29 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

As the county continues to make steady progress decreasing transmission rates associated with the Omicron surge, the stark differences in COVID-19 outcomes between residents who are vaccinated and those who are not remain pronounced with unvaccinated residents significantly more likely to die from COVID-19 compared to vaccinated residents.

Through the week ending on January 15, unvaccinated residents were 12 times more likely to die when compared to vaccinated residents. These differences in COVID-19 mortality outcomes were magnified for older age groups. For residents older than 50, the risk of dying significantly increased among those individuals who were unvaccinated. The 30-day death rate for unvaccinated residents between the ages of 50-64 was more than 15 times higher compared to fully vaccinated residents. For individuals 65 and older, unvaccinated residents were 24 times more likely to die compared to vaccinated residents.

And among the very small number of vaccinated and boosted individuals who died, 52% had an immunocompromising medical condition as a comorbidity

While vaccination status played a substantial role in the likelihood of severe outcomes for COVID-19 illness, poverty was also associated with a significantly increased risk of dying.

According to recent Public Health data, residents living in low-resourced communities were more than twice as likely to die from Covid-19 related complications compared to residents who lived in affluent communities. Through February 4, the 14-day age-adjusted death rate in parts of the county where more than 30% of the population lived at, or below, the federal poverty line was nine deaths per 100,000 residents. This was more than two times higher than in affluent communities with less than 10% of residents living at, or below, the poverty line where the 14-day adjusted death rate was four deaths per 100,000 residents.

“Our hearts remain with those families experiencing the sorrow of losing a loved one to COVID-19,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “Despite the encouraging news of declining cases, test positivity and hospitalizations, sadly we continue to see a high number of people dying due to COVID-19. With an average of 70 deaths reported each day last week, it remains clear that residents who are unvaccinated, immunocompromised, or living in low-resourced communities, face additional risk and are more likely to become seriously ill and die from COVID-19. Along with the significant protection provided by vaccines and boosters we will need to continue to layer on additional protections to protect those most vulnerable from the worst outcomes, many of which are our loved ones and colleagues. Numerous individuals living in hard hit communities are low wage workers whose face multiple exposures daily at their jobs and then return to high density communities where virus transmission is easier. Recognizing that these workers are the mainstay of our economy, and our recovery, requires aligning collective actions that reduce transmission at workplaces.” .”

Today, Public Health confirmed 29 additional deaths and 4,360 new cases of COVID-19.Today’s number of cases and deaths reflect the weekend reporting delays. Of the 29 new deaths reported today, four people were between the ages of 50-64, seven were between the ages of 65-79, and 18 were over the age of 80 years old. Of the 29 newly reported deaths, 23 had underlying health conditions. To date, the total number of deaths in L.A. County is 29,457.

Public Health has reported a total of 2,731,409 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. Today’s positivity rate is 5%.

There are 2,773 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. Testing results are available for more than 11,196,500 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:

Cases through 12:00pm 02/06/2022

Total Cases

NEW

Laboratory Confirmed Cases

2,731,409

4360

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

2,583,513

4360

-- Long Beach

121,119

0

-- Pasadena

26,777

0

Deaths

29,457

29

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

27,919

29

-- Long Beach

1,154

0

-- Pasadena

384

0

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

- 0 to 4

78588

- 5 to 11

228503

- 12 to 17

223997

- 18 to 29

578524

- 30 to 49

825879

- 50 to 64

428199

- 65 to 79

164699

- over 80

53260

- Under Investigation

1864

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

- Female

1312424

- Male

1196933

- Other

927

- Under Investigation

73229

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

- American Indian/Alaska Native

4764

- Asian

153907

- Black

128660

- Hispanic/Latino

1182610

- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

13412

- White

327243

- Other

284462

- Under Investigation

488455

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

- Hospitalized (Ever)

128442

**DATA Under reported

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

- American Indian/Alaska Native

64

- Asian

3539

- Black

2540

- Hispanic/Latino

14550

- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

100

- White

6790

- Other

270

- Under Investigation

66

CITY / COMMUNITY**

Cases

Case Rate

City of Agoura Hills

3381

16190

City of Alhambra

15949

18391

City of Arcadia

7552

13076

City of Artesia

3934

23424

City of Avalon

62

1602

City of Azusa

13278

26535

City of Baldwin Park

22222

28947

City of Bell

13301

36610

City of Bell Gardens

13735

31889

City of Bellflower

22515

28964

City of Beverly Hills

7856

22758

City of Bradbury

60

5613

City of Burbank

21313

19885

City of Calabasas

3714

15269

City of Carson

24413

26014

City of Cerritos

7956

15891

City of Claremont

5778

15837

City of Commerce*

4361

33369

City of Compton

31996

32027

City of Covina

14221

29004

City of Cudahy

9643

39607

City of Culver City

6950

17434

City of Diamond Bar

8635

15013

City of Downey

34715

30382

City of Duarte

4958

22520

City of El Monte

31763

27086

City of El Segundo

2648

15775

City of Gardena

15641

25511

City of Glendale

42747

20701

City of Glendora

11284

21386

City of Hawaiian Gardens

3998

27242

City of Hawthorne

21816

24571

City of Hermosa Beach

3129

15907

City of Hidden Hills

242

12804

City of Huntington Park

21284

35781

City of Industry

365

83524

City of Inglewood

28350

24960

City of Irwindale

526

36052

City of La Canada Flintridge

2728

13183

City of La Habra Heights

159

2915

City of La Mirada

10033

20228

City of La Puente

12266

30140

City of La Verne

6849

20579

City of Lakewood

18106

22531

City of Lancaster*

48976

30313

City of Lawndale

7807

23225

City of Lomita

4098

19769

City of Lynwood*

23725

32930

City of Malibu

1958

15107

City of Manhattan Beach

4657

12936

City of Maywood

10047

35819

City of Monrovia

7910

20387

City of Montebello

18636

28949

City of Monterey Park

10853

17431

City of Norwalk

32096

29823

City of Palmdale

51369

32314

City of Palos Verdes Estates

1425

10538

City of Paramount

18133

32367

City of Pico Rivera

20262

31520

City of Pomona

49697

31871

City of Rancho Palos Verdes

4602

10766

City of Redondo Beach

9458

13768

City of Rolling Hills

178

9175

City of Rolling Hills Estates

913

11254

City of Rosemead

10135

18311

City of San Dimas*

7699

22306

City of San Fernando

10156

41264

City of San Gabriel

6999

17090

City of San Marino

1322

9957

City of Santa Clarita

52309

23731

City of Santa Fe Springs

6125

33353

City of Santa Monica

15929

17231

City of Sierra Madre

1444

13140

City of Signal Hill

2728

23125

City of South El Monte

6341

30362

City of South Gate

36868

37561

City of South Pasadena

3760

14432

City of Temple City

5883

16138

City of Torrance

21568

14449

City of Vernon

267

127751

City of Walnut

4577

14991

City of West Covina

28231

26083

City of West Hollywood

7508

20319

City of Westlake Village

260

3110

City of Whittier

22577

25822

Los Angeles

1123584

27780

Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie

2474

30163

Los Angeles - Alsace

3402

27336

Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest

6

15000

Los Angeles - Angelino Heights

594

23741

Los Angeles - Arleta

13286

38656

Los Angeles - Atwater Village

3375

23012

Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills

7102

22818

Los Angeles - Bel Air

1385

16431

Los Angeles - Beverly Crest

2222

17741

Los Angeles - Beverlywood

2863

21734

Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*

32034

36870

Los Angeles - Brentwood

5167

16692

Los Angeles - Brookside

89

15318

Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning

1766

24800

Los Angeles - Canoga Park

19468

29818

Los Angeles - Carthay

2703

18819

Los Angeles - Central

14434

37018

Los Angeles - Century City

2182

17058

Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove

13083

38746

Los Angeles - Chatsworth

8934

24106

Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills

1504

16400

Los Angeles - Chinatown

1887

23526

Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran

3837

26366

Los Angeles - Country Club Park

3439

22695

Los Angeles - Crenshaw District

3760

27189

Los Angeles - Crestview

2714

23874

Los Angeles - Del Rey

5700

19041

Los Angeles - Downtown*

11195

40699

Los Angeles - Eagle Rock

8615

21761

Los Angeles - East Hollywood

6948

23724

Los Angeles - Echo Park

3156

22138

Los Angeles - El Sereno

12745

30485

Los Angeles - Elysian Park

1296

22689

Los Angeles - Elysian Valley

2577

25337

Los Angeles - Encino

9760

21606

Los Angeles - Exposition

930

27962

Los Angeles - Exposition Park

13620

30323

Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights

832

23111

Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square

2940

33712

Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone

18852

39734

Los Angeles - Glassell Park

7624

24124

Los Angeles - Gramercy Place

3086

28670

Los Angeles - Granada Hills

15369

26411

Los Angeles - Green Meadows

8229

38266

Los Angeles - Hancock Park

3150

18487

Los Angeles - Harbor City

6705

23065

Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway

11734

26913

Los Angeles - Harbor Pines

442

18348

Los Angeles - Harvard Heights

4883

27075

Los Angeles - Harvard Park

14479

38168

Los Angeles - Highland Park

12342

25505

Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown

4109

29625

Los Angeles - Hollywood

15066

22073

Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills

4908

16675

Los Angeles - Hyde Park

8812

30875

Los Angeles - Jefferson Park

2362

29258

Los Angeles - Koreatown

12141

23487

Los Angeles - Lafayette Square

1182

25927

Los Angeles - Lake Balboa

11826

28020

Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace

4455

33922

Los Angeles - Leimert Park

4059

26643

Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights

9754

29923

Los Angeles - Little Armenia

2266

28237

Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh

6376

22496

Los Angeles - Little Tokyo

1018

32493

Los Angeles - Longwood

1258

29229

Los Angeles - Los Feliz

3520

16290

Los Angeles - Manchester Square

2305

27003

Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon

480

15365

Los Angeles - Mar Vista

6810

16034

Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula

609

13968

Los Angeles - Melrose

18976

24423

Los Angeles - Mid-city

3235

21524

Los Angeles - Miracle Mile

3200

17793

Los Angeles - Mission Hills

9143

37900

Los Angeles - Mt. Washington

6044

25032

Los Angeles - North Hills

19396

31500

Los Angeles - North Hollywood

44605

29458

Los Angeles - Northridge

18239

26131

Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades

3033

14245

Los Angeles - Pacoima

31185

40511

Los Angeles - Palisades Highlands

572

14873

Los Angeles - Palms

7502

17098

Los Angeles - Panorama City

26279

34922

Los Angeles - Park La Brea

2051

15103

Los Angeles - Pico-Union

13127

31373

Los Angeles - Playa Del Rey

3



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