10.15.2020 | Los Angeles County, CA |  

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 24 new deaths and 1,233 new cases of COVID-19. To date, Public Health identified 286,183 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 6,834 deaths.

There are 723 people in L.A. County with confirmed cases of COVID-19 currently hospitalized and 27% of these people in the ICU. Testing results are available for more than 2,866,000 individuals with 9% of all people testing positive.

…To date, Public Health has identified 1,889 cases among people experiencing homelessness. There was one new death reported among people experiencing homelessness. To date, 45 people who were experiencing homelessness have passed away from COVID-19.

Flu can be very dangerous and can lead to serious complications and unfortunately, even death.  …Because influenza and COVID-19 have similar symptoms, testing is the only way to know the cause of illness. Protecting against influenza is important because immunizations and antiviral medications can be offered to prevent spread and mitigate the severity of illness. 

“… We all have tools that work to limit the spread of COVID-19 and flu: wearing face coverings and keeping physical distance of at least 6 feet whenever you are out of your home and around others; frequent handwashing and; avoiding large crowds. For flu, we have the additional tool of a safe and effective vaccine. With everyone doing their part, we reduce illness and we save lives,”  stated Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health.