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For Immediate Release:

May 31, 2021

Public Health Reports 5 New Deaths and 174 New Positive Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) today released the latest data on COVID-19. The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend and holiday.

Monday, May 31
Daily new cases: 174*
Daily deaths: 5*
Daily positivity rate (7-day avg): 0.3%
Daily hospitalizations: 261

Sunday, May 30
Daily new cases: 175*
Daily deaths: 4*
Daily positivity rate (7-day avg): 0.3%
Daily hospitalizations: 258

Saturday, May 29
Daily new cases: 220
Daily deaths: 7
Daily positivity rate (7-day avg): 0.3%
Daily hospitalizations: 273

Friday, May 28
Daily new cases: 229
Daily deaths: 12
Daily positivity rate (7-day avg): 0.4%
Daily hospitalizations: 289

Thursday, May 27
Daily new cases: 217
Daily deaths: 9
Daily positivity rate (7-day avg): 0.4%
Daily hospitalizations: 325

Wednesday, May 26
Daily new cases: 205
Daily deaths: 11
Daily positivity rate (7-day avg): 0.4%
Daily hospitalizations: 319

Tuesday, May 25
Daily new cases: 191
Daily deaths: 10
Daily positivity rate (7-day avg): 0.4%
Daily hospitalizations: 325

* Number reflects an undercount due to a lag from weekend and/or holiday reporting.

“Each day, we join families and friends mourning loved ones lost to COVID-19 and we keep all who are grieving in our thoughts and prayers,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “Today, we also keep in our hearts the memory and sacrifice of the men and women in the armed forces that gave their lives for our country. As many of us are gathering with family and friends observing Memorial Day today, we hope that you continue to gather safely and protect each other."

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 www.publichealth.lacounty.gov.

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

Laboratory Confirmed Total Cases 1244054*

Deaths 24343

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

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

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

Hospitalization

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

CITY / COMMUNITY** CASES (Case Rate)

These numbers are subject to change based on further investigation. 2 cases and 1 death previously reported were not in Public Health's jurisdiction. * Means that case numbers include cases associated with correctional facility outbreaks located in the city/community. **Rate is crude and is per 100,000. This represents the number of cases per 100,000 people and allows for the proportional comparison of cities of different sizes.

The Department of Public Health is committed to promoting health equity and ensuring optimal health and well-being for all 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,500 employees and has an annual budget of $1.2 billion. To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, please visit www.publichealth .lacounty.gov, and follow LA County Public Health on social media at twitter.com/lacounty.gov, and follow LA County Public Health on social media at twitter.com/lapublichealth, facebook.com/lapublichealth, instagram.com/lapublichealth and youtube.com/lapublichealth.



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