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For Immediate Release:

June 06, 2022

With High Numbers of COVID-19 Cases, Knowing Your Status Can Be Critical to Preventing Spread - 14,394 New Positive Cases and 15 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County Since Saturday

At-home testing for residents that have an exposure to a known case or have symptoms, and before and after indoor gatherings is critical to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While there are other illnesses that cause similar symptoms as COVID, given the high case rates, anyone with even mild illness should test themselves to be sure they are not sick with COVID and capable of infecting others. And since some infected individuals experience little or no illness, testing before indoor gatherings is another sensible step that can reduce the chance of gatherings turning into super-spreader events.

With the increase in new highly infectious sub-lineages of BA.2, transmission remains high in LA County. The average number of daily cases reported over the last seven days is 4,442. And the higher case numbers have translated to an increase in the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19. Over the last seven days, the average number of COVID-positive patients per day in LA County hospitals was 515, an increase of 118% from one month ago when the average number of COVID-positive patients per day was 236.

There are several FDA approved rapid tests that are available over-the-counter (OTC) for self-testing at home, at a business, or at other community settings. Most are antigen tests that provide results in a few minutes, as opposed to laboratory-based tests that may take several days to process.

At-home COVID-19 tests should be used when individuals have any COVID-19 symptoms, were exposed to someone with COVID-19, are traveling, and before going to an event or a gathering. Testing before an event or gathering is especially important if individuals at risk of severe disease, older adults, those who are immunocompromised, or people who are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, including children who cannot get vaccinated yet, will be present.

A third round of at home tests can be ordered at no charge from the federal government at www.covidtests.gov. Residents who have health insurance can receive eight free at home tests each month for each insured member in their household. And many community organizations are distributing free test-kits to individuals with limited resources. Free OTC testing kits can be picked up at all Department of Public Health vaccination sites.

Individuals should talk with their doctor to make sure they understand what their viral test result means and any next steps. Those without easy access to a health care provider who have questions about their test result and what to do next can call the DPH COVID-19 information line at 1-833-540-0473, seven days a week.

“As always, we extend our deepest sympathies and prayers for healing to everyone mourning the loss of a loved one from COVID,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “The continued high rate of transmission in the county is concerning, particularly for those at elevated risk. Using all the tools at hand to lower the risk of transmission remains the best approach for enjoying the summer. In addition to masking indoors and staying up to date on vaccinations, knowing your status in certain situations is an important way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Getting tested at home, when planning to attend an event or traveling, or if experiencing symptoms, allows you to stay away from others if you test positive preventing further spread of the virus. Over-the-counter tests are available for free from the federal government, health plans, and at many community sites serving residents with limited means. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these quick and easy tests.”

Today, Public Health reported 15 additional deaths and 5,708 new positive cases for Saturday, 4,404 new cases for Sunday, and 4,282 new cases for Monday. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend. Of the 15 new deaths reported today, two people were between the ages of 30-49, one person was between the ages of 50-64, four people were between the ages of 65-79, and five people were aged 80 years or older. For information on the three deaths reported by the City of Long Beach, visit longbeach.gov. Of the 15 newly reported deaths, eleven had underlying health conditions. To date, the total number of deaths in L.A. County is 32,168.

Public Health has reported a total of 3,004,975 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County. Today’s positivity rate is 3.6%.

There are 530 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized. Testing results are available for more than 12,051,802 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:

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



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Total Cases

Laboratory Confirmed Cases

3,004,975

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

2,844,393

-- Long Beach

130,215

-- Pasadena

30,367

Deaths

32,168

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

30,473

-- Long Beach

1,280

-- Pasadena

415

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

- 0 to 4

87228

- 5 to 11

252796

- 12 to 17

247972

- 18 to 29

632552

- 30 to 49

908249

- 50 to 64

469988

- 65 to 79

184090

- over 80

59426

- Under Investigation

2092

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

- Female

1450313

- Male

1315057

- Other

1272

- Under Investigation

77751

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

- American Indian/Alaska Native

5229

- Asian

185909

- Black

143002

- Hispanic/Latino

1272508

- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

14455

- White

379365

- Other

316060

- Under Investigation

527865

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

- Hospitalized (Ever)***

139,622

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

- American Indian/Alaska Native

73

- Asian

3811

- Black

2828

- Hispanic/Latino

15633

- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

111

- White

7624

- Other

305

- Under Investigation

88

CITY / COMMUNITY**

Cases

Case Rate

City of Agoura Hills

4748

22736

City of Alhambra

18428

21249

City of Arcadia

9006

15594

City of Artesia

4422

26329

City of Avalon

64

1654

City of Azusa

14242

28461

City of Baldwin Park

23650

30807

City of Bell

14326

39431

City of Bell Gardens

14447

33542

City of Bellflower

24224

31162

City of Beverly Hills

9179

26590

City of Bradbury

67

6268

City of Burbank

24546

22902

City of Calabasas

4446

18279

City of Carson

27178

28960

City of Cerritos

9242

18459

City of Claremont

7599

20828

City of Commerce*

4650

35580

City of Compton

33887

33920

City of Covina

15297

31198

City of Cudahy

10294

42280

City of Culver City

8390

21046

City of Diamond Bar

9983

17357

City of Downey

37349

32687

City of Duarte

5475

24868

City of El Monte

34071

29054

City of El Segundo

3171

18891

City of Gardena

17262

28155

City of Glendale

47161

22839

City of Glendora

12444

23584

City of Hawaiian Gardens

4296

29272

City of Hawthorne

23638

26623

City of Hermosa Beach

3723

18927

City of Hidden Hills

305

16138

City of Huntington Park

22611

38012

City of Industry

419

95881

City of Inglewood

30694

27024

City of Irwindale

554

37971

City of La Canada Flintridge

3356

16218

City of La Habra Heights

170

3116

City of La Mirada

11032

22242

City of La Puente

13094

32174

City of La Verne

7434

22336

City of Lakewood

20279

25235

City of Lancaster*

52433

32452

City of Lawndale

8496

25275

City of Lomita

4655

22456

City of Lynwood*

25390

35241

City of Malibu

2356

18178

City of Manhattan Beach

5714

15873

City of Maywood

10837

38636

City of Monrovia

8781

22631

City of Montebello

19958

31003

City of Monterey Park

12563

20178

City of Norwalk

34269

31842

City of Palmdale

54592

34342

City of Palos Verdes Estates

1705

12609

City of Paramount

19400

34629

City of Pico Rivera

21780

33881

City of Pomona

53510

34316

City of Rancho Palos Verdes

5547

12976

City of Redondo Beach

11468

16694

City of Rolling Hills

213

10979

City of Rolling Hills Estates

1115

13743

City of Rosemead

11472

20726

City of San Dimas*

8552

24777

City of San Fernando

10810

43922

City of San Gabriel

8170

19949

City of San Marino

1682

12669

City of Santa Clarita

57597

26130

City of Santa Fe Springs

6564

35744

City of Santa Monica

19793

21410

City of Sierra Madre

1686

15343

City of Signal Hill

3036

25735

City of South El Monte

6731

32229

City of South Gate

39609

40354

City of South Pasadena

4568

17533

City of Temple City

6866

18834

City of Torrance

25169

16862

City of Vernon

319

152632

City of Walnut

5344

17503

City of West Covina

30882

28532

City of West Hollywood

8893

24067

City of Westlake Village

308

3684

City of Whittier

24826

28395

Los Angeles

1244898

30779

Los Angeles - Adams-Normandie

2700

32919

Los Angeles - Alsace

3724

29924

Los Angeles - Angeles National Forest

6

15000

Los Angeles - Angelino Heights

678

27098

Los Angeles - Arleta

14111

41056

Los Angeles - Atwater Village

3865

26353

Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills

8009

25732

Los Angeles - Bel Air

1759

20868

Los Angeles - Beverly Crest

2658

21222

Los Angeles - Beverlywood

3343

25378

Los Angeles - Boyle Heights*

34209

39373

Los Angeles - Brentwood

6515

21047

Los Angeles - Brookside

116

19966

Los Angeles - Cadillac-Corning

1961

27538

Los Angeles - Canoga Park

21059

32255

Los Angeles - Carthay

3267

22746

Los Angeles - Central

15182

38936

Los Angeles - Century City

2727

21318

Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove

13792

40846

Los Angeles - Chatsworth

10105

27266

Los Angeles - Cheviot Hills

1942

21175

Los Angeles - Chinatown

2131

26568

Los Angeles - Cloverdale/Cochran

4286

29451

Los Angeles - Country Club Park

3887

25652

Los Angeles - Crenshaw District

4226

30559

Los Angeles - Crestview

3099

27261

Los Angeles - Del Rey

6611

22084

Los Angeles - Downtown*

12829

46639

Los Angeles - Eagle Rock

10259

25914

Los Angeles - East Hollywood

7736

26414

Los Angeles - Echo Park

3637

25512

Los Angeles - El Sereno

13943

33350

Los Angeles - Elysian Park

1477

25858

Los Angeles - Elysian Valley

2910

28611

Los Angeles - Encino

11528

25520

Los Angeles - Exposition

1031

30998

Los Angeles - Exposition Park

15123

33669

Los Angeles - Faircrest Heights

972

27000

Los Angeles - Figueroa Park Square

3127

35856

Los Angeles - Florence-Firestone

19942

42032

Los Angeles - Glassell Park

8636

27326

Los Angeles - Gramercy Place

3322

30862

Los Angeles - Granada Hills

17144

29462

Los Angeles - Green Meadows

8767

40767

Los Angeles - Hancock Park

3746

21985

Los Angeles - Harbor City

7463

25673

Los Angeles - Harbor Gateway

12759

29264

Los Angeles - Harbor Pines

481

19967

Los Angeles - Harvard Heights

5351

29670

Los Angeles - Harvard Park

15410

40622

Los Angeles - Highland Park

13823

28565

Los Angeles - Historic Filipinotown

4485

32336

Los Angeles - Hollywood

17374

25455

Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills

5947

20205

Los Angeles - Hyde Park

9644

33790

Los Angeles - Jefferson Park

2644

32751

Los Angeles - Koreatown

13637

26381

Los Angeles - Lafayette Square

1321

28976

Los Angeles - Lake Balboa

13014

30834

Los Angeles - Lakeview Terrace

4793

36496

Los Angeles - Leimert Park

4535

29767

Los Angeles - Lincoln Heights

10577

32448

Los Angeles - Little Armenia

2528

31502

Los Angeles - Little Bangladesh

7240

25544

Los Angeles - Little Tokyo

1159

36993

Los Angeles - Longwood

1414

32853

Los Angeles - Los Feliz

4375

20247

Los Angeles - Manchester Square

2535

29698

Los Angeles - Mandeville Canyon

609

19494

Los Angeles - Mar Vista

8255

19437

Los Angeles - Marina Peninsula

764

17523

Los Angeles - Melrose

21523

27702

Los Angeles - Mid-city

3725

24784

Los Angeles - Miracle Mile

3845

21379

Los Angeles - Mission Hills

9814

40681

Los Angeles - Mt. Washington

6743

27927

Los Angeles - North Hills

20907

33954

Los Angeles - North Hollywood

48649

32128

Los Angeles - Northridge

20431

29272

Los Angeles - Pacific Palisades

3924

18430

Los Angeles - Pacoima

33013

42886

Los Angeles - Palisades Highlands

742

19293

Los Angeles - Palms

9038

20598

Los Angeles - Panorama City

28012

37225

Los Angeles - Park La Brea

2493

18358

Los Angeles - Pico-Union

14242

34038

Los Angeles - Playa Del Rey

462

14456

Los Angeles - Playa Vista

2614

23879

Los Angeles - Porter Ranch

8084

22716

Los Angeles - Rancho Park

1678

25579

Los Angeles - Regent Square

699

25144

Los Angeles - Reseda

25865

33759

Los Angeles - Reseda Ranch

1480

31924

Los Angeles - Reynier Village

948

22422

Los Angeles - San Pedro*

20896

26777

Los Angeles - Shadow Hills

1034

23278

Los Angeles - Sherman Oaks

21062

24139

Los Angeles - Silverlake

10621

24093

Los Angeles - South Carthay

2498

23577

Los Angeles - South Park

15170

39962

Los Angeles - St Elmo Village

1587

34620