LOS ANGELES (KNX) — An surge of COVID-19 cases continues in Los Angeles County, with health officials reporting Monday 3,258 new cases and 60 new Omicron variant cases.
"For the week ending on Dec. 17, outbreaks rose in every sector we track, except skilled nursing facilities," health officials said in a statement.
"Outbreaks increased by 118% in the education sector, 83% in congregate/group housing, 13% in settings serving people experiencing homelessness and 24% at worksites/places of worship."
Over the same period, outbreaks at skilled nursing facilities decreased by 11%, according to the department.
"As Omicron cases continue to spread, Public Health data shows that vaccines remain one of the most powerful protections against COVID-19 transmission," health officials said.
"Evidence is mounting that for those vaccinated months ago, boosters are necessary to provide the best defense from infection with and transmission of the Omicron variant," said Barbara Ferrer, director of public health.
"Vaccinations also continue to provide excellent protection from the Delta variant. The widespread uptake of booster shots at skilled nursing facilities —a result of early efforts to get booster doses to these highly-vulnerable individuals as soon as they became available — has helped keep outbreaks at lower numbers in these settings."
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