COVID Metrics Continue to Improve for Students and School Staff; 5,100 New Positive Cases and 103 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

Local schools are continuing to see a decline in the number of positive tests and test positivity for their students and staff.

For the week of January 31-February 4, schools conducted 515,389 tests that resulted in 13,631 positive tests (with 9,537 positive tests from LAUSD). This is a 36% decrease from the 21,472 positive tests from the week prior. The test positivity rate also decreased by about 40% to 2.6%, compared to 4.4% for the week prior.

As of February 3, 33% of 5-11 years old and 84% of 12–17-year-olds were reported as being vaccinated with at least one dose. Additionally, 24% of 5–11-year-olds were and 75% 12–17-year-olds were reported as fully vaccinated.

While test positivity and the number of positive tests in schools continue to decline, the number of outbreaks has remained relatively stable thanks to school-based safety measures, including masking and testing, that reduce spread. There were 56 active school outbreaks, including 15 new outbreaks (seven in elementary schools, two in middle schools, five in high schools, and one in youth sports) between January 30 - February 5 a small increase compared to the 52 active school outbreaks the week prior.

“Our hearts remain with those families experiencing the sorrow of losing those they love to COVID-19,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. "The decline in positive tests and test positivity suggests that schools continue to successfully implement recommended strategies that limit spread, such as screening and response testing, ensuring compliance with isolation and quarantine requirements, following recommended infection control guidelines, and as required by the state, wearing well-fitting masks. As always, we are grateful for the hard work of school superintendents, labor partners and staff, parents and students to implement these strategies that promote safety at schools and help us move closer to our post-surge phase and less transmission.”

Today, Public Health confirmed 103 additional deaths and 5,100 new cases of COVID-19.Of the 103 new deaths reported today, three people were between the ages of 30-49, 24 were between the ages of 50-64, 42 were between the ages of 65-79, and 33 were aged 80 years or older. Of the 103 newly reported deaths, 91 had underlying health conditions. Information on the one death 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 29,609.

Public Health has reported a total of 2,740,700 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. Today’s positivity rate is 5%.

There are 2,597 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. Testing results are available for more than 11,218,100 individuals, with 22% of people testing positive.

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

Adhere to masking requirements when indoors or at crowded outdoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
Remain home when sick, isolate if they test positive and quarantine if they were in close contact with someone with COVID-19.

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 02/08/2022
	Total Cases	NEW
Laboratory Confirmed Cases	2,740,700	5100
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)*	2,591,762	4876
-- Long Beach	121,875	133
-- Pasadena	27,063	91
Deaths	29,609	103
-- Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas)	28,066	102
-- Long Beach	1,159	1
-- Pasadena	384	0
Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- 0 to 4	78998
- 5 to 11	229407
- 12 to 17	224763
- 18 to 29	579947
- 30 to 49	828275
- 50 to 64	429589
- 65 to 79	165377
- over 80	53523
- Under Investigation	1883
Gender (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Female	1316622
- Male	1200764
- Other	929
- Under Investigation	73447
Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	4781
- Asian	155159
- Black	129136
- Hispanic/Latino	1186120
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13464
- White	328411
- Other	285173
- Under Investigation	489518
Hospitalization (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- Hospitalized (Ever)	129377	**DATA Under reported
Deaths Race/Ethnicity (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)
- American Indian/Alaska Native	64
- Asian	3556
- Black	2554
- Hispanic/Latino	14613
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	100
- White	6838
- Other	270
- Under Investigation	71
CITY / COMMUNITY**	Cases	Case Rate
City of Agoura Hills	3412	16339
City of Alhambra	16029	18483
City of Arcadia	7582	13128
City of Artesia	3948	23507
City of Avalon	62	1602
City of Azusa	13304	26587
City of Baldwin Park	22273	29013
City of Bell	13325	36676
City of Bell Gardens	13778	31989
City of Bellflower	22583	29051
City of Beverly Hills	7878	22822
City of Bradbury	60	5613
City of Burbank	21393	19960
City of Calabasas	3731	15339
City of Carson	24485	26091
City of Cerritos	7984	15947
City of Claremont	5803	15906
City of Commerce*	4379	33507
City of Compton	32065	32096
City of Covina	14259	29081
City of Cudahy	9665	39697
City of Culver City	6986	17524
City of Diamond Bar	8677	15086
City of Downey	34793	30450
City of Duarte	4975	22597
City of El Monte	31840	27151
City of El Segundo	2657	15829
City of Gardena	15683	25580
City of Glendale	42892	20772
City of Glendora	11326	21465
City of Hawaiian Gardens	4009	27317
City of Hawthorne	21876	24639
City of Hermosa Beach	3137	15948
City of Hidden Hills	242	12804
City of Huntington Park	21333	35863
City of Industry	364	83295
City of Inglewood	28436	25036
City of Irwindale	529	36258
City of La Canada Flintridge	2738	13232
City of La Habra Heights	159	2915
City of La Mirada	10078	20319
City of La Puente	12308	30243
City of La Verne	6863	20621
City of Lakewood	18182	22625
City of Lancaster*	49173	30434
City of Lawndale	7838	23318
City of Lomita	4116	19856
City of Lynwood*	23768	32990
City of Malibu	1964	15153
City of Manhattan Beach	4675	12986
City of Maywood	10082	35944
City of Monrovia	7941	20466
City of Montebello	18685	29025
City of Monterey Park	10886	17484
City of Norwalk	32193	29913
City of Palmdale	51559	32434
City of Palos Verdes Estates	1427	10553
City of Paramount	18174	32440
City of Pico Rivera	20322	31613
City of Pomona	49820	31950
City of Rancho Palos Verdes	4624	10817
City of Redondo Beach	9483	13804
City of Rolling Hills	178	9175
City of Rolling Hills Estates	916	11291
City of Rosemead	10172	18378
City of San Dimas*	7726	22384
City of San Fernando	10187	41390
City of San Gabriel	7033	17173
City of San Marino	1326	9987
City of Santa Clarita	52474	23806
City of Santa Fe Springs	6143	33451
City of Santa Monica	15981	17287
City of Sierra Madre	1449	13186
City of Signal Hill	2737	23201
City of South El Monte	6361	30457
City of South Gate	36962	37657
City of South Pasadena	3782	14517
City of Temple City	5913	16220
City of Torrance	21655	14507
City of Vernon	267	127751
City of Walnut	4592	15040
City of West Covina	28312	26158
City of West Hollywood	7538	20400
City of Westlake Village	262	3134
City of Whittier	22648	25904
Los Angeles	1127484	27876
Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie	2483	30273
Los Angeles - Alsace	3417	27457
Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest	6	15000
Los Angeles - Angelino Heights	598	23901
Los Angeles - Arleta	13314	38737
Los Angeles - Atwater Village	3386	23087
Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills	7137	22930
Los Angeles - Bel Air	1391	16503
Los Angeles - Beverly Crest	2237	17860
Los Angeles - Beverlywood	2879	21855
Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*	32139	36991
Los Angeles - Brentwood	5181	16737
Los Angeles - Brookside	89	15318
Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning	1770	24856
Los Angeles - Canoga Park	19513	29887
Los Angeles - Carthay	2712	18882
Los Angeles - Central	14487	37154
Los Angeles - Century City	2190	17120
Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove	13120	38856
Los Angeles - Chatsworth	8981	24233
Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills	1516	16530
Los Angeles - Chinatown	1893	23601
Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran	3857	26503
Los Angeles - Country Club Park	3458	22821
Los Angeles - Crenshaw District	3772	27276
Los Angeles - Crestview	2725	23971
Los Angeles - Del Rey	5718	19101
Los Angeles - Downtown*	11225	40808
Los Angeles - Eagle Rock	8640	21824
Los Angeles - East Hollywood	6969	23796
Los Angeles - Echo Park	3166	22208
Los Angeles - El Sereno	12797	30609
Los Angeles - Elysian Park	1309	22917
Los Angeles - Elysian Valley	2586	25425
Los Angeles - Encino	9784	21659
Los Angeles - Exposition	937	28172
Los Angeles - Exposition Park	13674	30443
Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights	837	23250
Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square	2943	33746
Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone	18905	39846
Los Angeles - Glassell Park	7647	24196
Los Angeles - Gramercy Place	3095	28753
Los Angeles - Granada Hills	15425	26508
Los Angeles - Green Meadows	8255	38386
Los Angeles - Hancock Park	3161	18552
Los Angeles - Harbor City	6726	23137
Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway	11768	26991
Los Angeles - Harbor Pines	443	18389
Los Angeles - Harvard Heights	4910	27225
Los Angeles - Harvard Park	14519	38273
Los Angeles - Highland Park	12372	25567
Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown	4123	29726
Los Angeles - Hollywood	15118	22150
Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills	4931	16753
Los Angeles - Hyde Park	8843	30983
Los Angeles - Jefferson Park	2371	29370
Los Angeles - Koreatown	12200	23601
Los Angeles - Lafayette Square	1186	26014
Los Angeles - Lake Balboa	11864	28110
Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace	4470	34036
Los Angeles - Leimert Park	4069	26708
Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights	9779	30000
Los Angeles - Little Armenia	2274	28336
Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh	6409	22612
Los Angeles - Little Tokyo	1020	32557
Los Angeles - Longwood	1267	29438
Los Angeles - Los Feliz	3532	16346
Los Angeles - Manchester Square	2313	27097
Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon	480	15365
Los Angeles - Mar Vista	6858	16147
Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula	611	14014
Los Angeles - Melrose	19046	24513
Los Angeles - Mid-city	3252	21637
Los Angeles - Miracle Mile	3211	17854
Los Angeles - Mission Hills	9165	37991
Los Angeles - Mt. Washington	6067	25127
Los Angeles - North Hills	19463	31609
Los Angeles - North Hollywood	44713	29529
Los Angeles - Northridge	18309	26232
Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades	3043	14292
Los Angeles - Pacoima	31266	40616
Los Angeles - Palisades Highlands	575	14951
Los Angeles - Palms	7542	17189
Los Angeles - Panorama City	26344	35009
Los Angeles - Park La Brea	2060	15169
Los Angeles - Pico-Union	13189	31521
Los Angeles - Playa Del Rey	384	12015
Los Angeles - Playa Vista	2123	19393
Los Angeles - Porter Ranch	6838	19214
Los Angeles - Rancho Park	1320	20122
Los Angeles - Regent Square	620	22302
Los Angeles - Reseda	23860	31142
Los Angeles - Reseda Ranch	1361	29357
Los Angeles - Reynier Village	820	19395
Los Angeles - San Pedro*	18729	24000
Los Angeles - Shadow Hills	943	21229