In a small bit of good news, the number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals decreased by 10 people to 248, according to the latest state data released Sunday.
The county health department also warned Friday that during the four COVID surges the county has faced, Black and Brown residents have had case rates between two and four times higher than white residents. Hospitalization rates were three to four times higher during the recent winter surge, and death rates were two to three times higher in that same period.
COVID vaccinations didn't fully rectify discrepancies between wealthy and lower-income areas. According to the county, fully vaccinated residents in high-poverty areas were still twice as likely to get infected and wind up hospitalized than fully vaccinated residents in wealthier communities. Unvaccinated residents in high-poverty areas, meanwhile, are 12 times more likely to die from the virus than unvaccinated residents in wealthier areas.
County officials attributed the differences to factors such as frequency of exposures, overall community conditions and general health status of residents in the various areas. Health officials have also said that the majority of people who die of COVID complications have underlying conditions, mainly hypertension, diabetes and heart disease."As L.A. County continues in this different phase of the pandemic, Public Health's goal has not changed, and we will work with partners to reduce serious illness and deaths from COVID-19," Ferrer said.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
San Diego County scrambles to continue COVID-19 hotel programCosting $5.2 million a month, the program has been praised for preventing the spread of the coronavirus. But inewsource reporting since the program began in March 2020 has revealed mismanagement, neglect and harassment of guests staying at the hotels.
Consulte Mais informação »
Harris County Pct. 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia tests positive for COVID-19Commissioner Adrian Garcia says his COVID-19 symptoms are minor and he's 'feeling good'.
Consulte Mais informação »
Doctor Shares Tools to Help Detect, Prevent Virus as COVID Cases Rise in San Diego CountyOnce again, COVID cases are rising in San Diego County. But how quickly are they increasing? With San Diego County’s high vaccination rate, just how concerned should we be about another wave? According to the county’s data, the number of newly reported COVID-19 cases has increased by more than 1,100 in the last couple weeks. But with that said, there are…
Consulte Mais informação »
LA County health officials report rise in COVID hospitalizations'Public Health asks all those gathering to celebrate and honor their moms and grandmoms this weekend to keep each other safe by testing before gathering, staying outside as much as possible, and wearing masks when indoors,' Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said in a statement.
Consulte Mais informação »
NYC COVID cases rise; CDC says spike in deaths comingOfficials said New York City would seriously consider bringing back mask mandates and vaccine checks if hospitalizations due to COVID continue to rise.
Consulte Mais informação »
How prisons are using COVID-19 containment measures as a guise for tortureNewly reported data shows that torture continues in federal prison segregation units.
Consulte Mais informação »