LOS ANGELES (KNX) — Los Angeles County public health officials reported 43,712 new COVID-19 cases Friday, shattering the previous daily record of 37,215 set Thursday.
The current COVID surge is taking a heavy toll on the county’s health workers, Ferrer said in a statement.
In total, there have been 50,353 healthcare workers and first responders confirmed with COVID in the county.
Skilled nursing facilities are being hit the hardest, according to Ferrer. Among occupations, nursing staff accounted for 27% of new cases, she said.
“I know so many are mourning the loss of a loved one and send my heartfelt condolences and wishes for healing,” Ferrer said in a statement.
“Keeping healthcare workers safe is critical to maintaining functionality across our healthcare facilities when surges lead to staffing shortages and rising rates of hospitalizations. Across multiple healthcare settings, our health care personnel have given their all and been fully vaccinated at high levels for many months.”
Ferrer urged those who believe they are infected to not go to the emergency room unless care is needed for a serious medical concern.
Of the 28 new deaths reported Friday, three people were between the ages of 30 and 49, four were between the ages of 50-64, 15 were between the ages of 65-79 and four were over the age of 80, according to public health officials.
Of the 28 deaths, 24 people had underlying health conditions.
To date, the total number of deaths in L.A. County is 27,756, according to Ferrer.
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