LOS ANGELES (KNX) — Los Angeles County public health officials confirmed more than 250,000 new cases of COVID-19 over the last seven days. That’s a drop from the 291,000 cases reported last week.
County officials reported that the positivity test rate still remains quite high — at 16%, still a slight dip from the week prior, according to a news release distributed by the L.A. County Department of Public Health.
Daily hospitalizations have also tracked with declines in new cases and positivity rates — 4,698 over the last two days from a high of 4,818.
“We are saddened by the recent increases in those who have lost their lives and send prayers to all mourning their passing,” said L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer in a statement. “While the small decreases in our daily cases numbers, hospitalizations and test positivity are hopeful signs that the spread of Omicron is declining, we will need to remain cautious these next few weeks while transmission remains at the highest levels we have ever seen.”
With an average of 35,000 new cases identified each day, it is very easy for any one of us to encounter an infected person during the week. Avoiding crowds, keeping distance, wearing a high-quality mask, and washing our hands add layers of protection that can help each of us stay safe while also shielding essential workers during the surge,” she said.
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