COVID-19 Cases Up In Young In LA County; Manhattan Beach Cases Up

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Data out of the Los Angeles County Department of Health today says 53% of the 2,848 new cases occurred in people under the age of 41 years old. In addition, the County had the highest number of new hospitalizations reported in a day with 2,216 people currently hospitalized, surpassing the 2,193 hospitalizations seen on July 15.

Of the 2,216 confirmed COVID-19 cases currently hospitalized, 26% of these people are confirmed cases in the ICU and 19% are confirmed cases on ventilators. This is the fifth consecutive day of hospitalization over 2,100 confirmed cases and the first time hospitalizations have reached over 2,200, according to LA County data.

In Manhattan Beach, the number of COVID-19 cases rose from 222 to 225 overnight. Last Wednesday, the city crafted an ordinance allowing it to fine people not wearing masks in public. Enforcement began immediately, although it was initially said to be more reactive than proactive until reinforcements were hired. Yesterday [Saturday] was said to be the day when mask enforcement would have a greater workforce behind it to issue citations.

As the county grapples with how to best handle COVID-19, the Department of Public Health issued hits guidance when it comes to people who think they may have the disease "It’s important if someone thinks they could be positive for COVID-19 and are awaiting testing results, to stay at home and act as if they are positive. This means self-isolating for 10 days and 72 hours after symptoms and fever subside. If a person tests positive for COVID-19, they should plan on receiving a call from a public health specialist to discuss how to protect themselves and others, to find out where they may have been, and who they were in close contact with while infectious."

"Public Health urges everyone to avoid the Three C's: Crowded places, Confined spaces and Close contact with others not in your household. Everyone should always wear a face covering securely over your nose and mouth and keep six feet apart from others not in your household when out in public. Public Health reminds everyone that you remain safer at home."