UPDATE: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has reported 2 new deaths and 2,238 positive cases. As with all numbers reported on the weekend, the lower number of deaths reflects reporting delays.
Although the numbers are lower than November 7, the new update is a continuing of the upward trend in cases. This marks the fourth consecutive day of new cases over 2,000.
To date, there are 322,207 positive COVID-19 cases and 7,172 deaths. 851 people currently hospitalized while
29% are in the ICU. Nearly 3,257,000 individuals have been tested and 9% have tested positive.
COVID-19 Daily Update:
November 8, 2020
New Cases: 2,238 (322,207 to date)
New Deaths: 2 (7,172 to date)
Current Hospitalizations: 851 pic.twitter.com/KAGVAGSmA8— LA Public Health (@lapublichealth) November 8, 2020
PREVIOUS: Los Angeles Public Health confirmed on Saturday 15 new deaths tied to the coronavirus and announced 2,418 new positive cases. The latest update from the Los Angeles county officials continues to see the upward trend in cases, marking the third consecutive day of new cases over 2,000.
Saturday’s numbers see an increase from Friday’s reports where Public Health confirmed 2,065 cases. In addition to the new deaths and cases, Public Health reports 840 current hospitalizations, with 30% of patients receiving treatment in the ICU. With COVID-19 statistics continuing to rise, officials recommend that County residents continue avoiding large crowds, despite the desire to protest or celebrate following the results of local and presidential elections.
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Across the country large groups have gathered to celebrate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ success over Donald Trump and Mike Pence, often not following CDC recommendations to remain six-feet apart. Additionally, Trump supporters or those hoping to challenge the election results have gathered in crowds in areas including Beverly Hills to protest. Officials say that such gatherings are where the coronavirus can easily spread, especially if people do not wear proper face coverings securely over their nose and mouth.
To date Los Angeles County has identified a total of 319,977 positive cases and a total of 7,170 deaths. The United States continues to see a grim upward trend across the board, reaching over 9.9 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 237,500 deaths, as of Saturday.
Public Health Cautions Residents to Avoid Crowds with COVID-19 Spread Increasing in L.A. County.
Public Health Reports 15 New Deaths and 2,418 New Confirmed Cases of #COVID19 in Los Angeles County .
View https://t.co/6mDPQojzCE for more. pic.twitter.com/CIUHxTflM1— LA Public Health (@lapublichealth) November 8, 2020
COVID-19 Daily Update:
November 7, 2020
New Cases: 2,418 (319,977 to date)
New Deaths: 15 (7,170 to date)
Current Hospitalizations: 840 pic.twitter.com/BWJb56JSHM— LA Public Health (@lapublichealth) November 8, 2020