Orange County Reports 10 More Coronavirus-Related Deaths, 151 New Cases
So far, there have been 56,587 confirmed cases.
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So far, there have been 56,587 confirmed cases.
A total of 608 LAPD and 205 LAFD employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Could people exposed to COVID get a transfusion that would keep the virus at bay? That's something researchers at UCLA are exploring with a new clinical trial.
An additional 153 cases were also reported, bringing the total case count to 56,436 since the pandemic began.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday reported 1,233 newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 24 deaths, bringing countywide totals to 286,183 cases and 6,834 deaths.
As of Wednesday evening, 721,719 Riverside County residents, 698,949 San Bernardino County residents and 199,973 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
In a study called the "Back to Normal Barometer" reports that 52% of people plan to begin stockpiling or have already stockpiled essential goods. More than have of those surveyed cited concern over a COVID-19 resurgence in their area as the reason.
L.A. County will allow outdoor private gatherings with three or fewer households starting Thursday, though the gathering cannot last more than two hours and everyone must wear a face covering and maintain physical distance
As of Tuesday evening, 718,788 Riverside County residents, 694,275 San Bernardino County residents and 199,049 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19.
A total of 602 Los Angeles Police Department employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Health officials also reported a sharp decline in the number of healthcare workers testing positive for COVID-19 from 704 new cases reported for the week of July 4 to 368 new cases reported last week.
No new fatalities were reported on either Monday or Tuesday and new cases are also continuing to decline.
The state's health officials Tuesday warned that upcoming Halloween celebrations pose a risk for renewed spread of coronavirus and urged Californians to find other ways to celebrate.
UC Riverside's tests currently use saliva samples, and results are delivered in 24 hours. University officials say the quicker turnaround will help isolate infected students faster, and reduce the chance of a campus outbreak.
The school's principal sent a letter to parents of students who might have been exposed, informing of the second positive test, just a few days after notifying them about the first COVID-19 infection.
As of Monday evening, 690,658 San Bernardino County residents and 197,281 Ventura County residents have been tested for COVID-19. As of Friday, 699,189 Riverside County residents had been tested.
Orange County officials reported 117 new cases of coronavirus Monday and no additional deaths.
The study showed that the patients had experienced flu-like symptoms two to three days before seeking care and recovered in an average of five to seven days after discharge, according to the hospital.
Health officials said the low number of new cases and deaths reported Monday reflected a lag in new data from over the weekend.
New social distancing guidelines released by the state of California are prohibiting gatherings that include more than three households at any time.
UCLA is reportedly investigating several Zoom-bombing incidents that unfolded last week.
Orange County reported an additional 186 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the county's total cases to 55,531.
Los Angeles County reported 1,285 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, marking the third day in a row that the county announced more than 1,200 cases.
A student has tested positive for coronavirus at Los Alamitos High School just a week after the school re-opened for on-campus learning.
