The lower number of cases and deaths may reflect reporting delays over the weekend.
To date, Public Health identified 1,229,311 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 23,641 deaths.
“We are sending our love and prayers to those who have lost friends and family during this time of tragedy. Our thoughts are with you,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health.
COVID-19 case numbers have stabilized over the past few weeks.
On April 11, the county saw a daily average of 414 reported cases, down 98% from 15,933 at the peak of the surge.
Hospitalizations decreased to 478, down 94% from their peak daily average of 8,065 during the surge, and average daily deaths declined 97% from a peak of 274 average daily deaths to 7.
Los Angeles County Public Health officials on Wednesday confirmed 57 new deaths and 411 new cases of COVID-19 countywide, as the county prepares to expand vaccination eligibility to residents 16 and older on Thursday.
To date, Public Health has identified 1,226,964 positive cases of COVID-19 and a total of 23,553 deaths countywide due to the disease, 27,515 of those cases and 298 of the fatalities in the SCV since the pandemic began.
“To everyone who has lost a loved one to COVID-19, we are deeply sorry for your loss, and we wish you peace and comfort in this difficult time,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, L.A. County Director of Public Health, in her daily update.
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The lower number of deaths and cases reflect reporting delays over the weekend.
Since the pandemic began, L.A. County Public Health has identified 1,222,447 positive cases of COVID-19 and a total of 23,276 deaths countywide, with 27,366 cases (82 more than Friday) and 297 deaths in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Monday’s reported COVID-19 death occurred in a person between the ages of 50 and 64 years old.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the friends and families who are living through the tragedy of losing a loved one. We are sending our love and prayers during your time of grief,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health.