Los Angeles, CA Coronavirus Updates & Information For December 23

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Los Angeles County reported 145 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, the highest number in one day in the entire pandemic.

Wednesday in Los Angeles County reported the highest number of coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began. (Cesc Maymo / Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles county reported 145 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, the highest number in one day in the entire pandemic. … Continue reading

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Jesse Martinez was charged with the murder and mistreatment of the elderly after sheriffs said he killed another coronavirus patient in the hospital.

LANCASTER, CA – A man was detained Wednesday after his arrest for allegedly killing a fellow patient at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, where both men were being treated for COVID-19. 37-year-old Jesse Martinez has been posted on suspicion of murder and his bail has been set at $ 1 million, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Martinz was charged with murder, an amendment to the hate crime and elderly … Read more

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“This is not the time to huddle in shops, attend parties and gatherings, or travel.”

LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County has lost more than 9,000 people to COVID-19, and one thousand of those deaths have occurred in the past two weeks, health officials said Tuesday. Just days before the Christmas break, hospitals are trying to keep records of the number of patients. In light of a study that showed millions of people were allowed to disregard health protocols, health officials tried to hold holiday gatherings. “Our actions … read more

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The uneven impact of the pandemic on black communities has resulted in a doubling of the coronavirus positivity rate and an overcrowded hospital in south LA.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital CEO highlighted the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on black communities and said Tuesday the small medical center was overburdened with patients. 70 people would be in a 29 bed emergency room …. Read more

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Thanksgiving meetings put the community in dire health, and there are signs of repetition over Christmas.

LONG BEACH, CA – The City of Long Beach reported 14 new deaths from COVID-19 Tuesday, the highest day in a day to date, and the city’s health officer – citing the county health authorities – said the dismal numbers were Outcome from The public ignores warnings to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings. Read more

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Loneliness and isolation, which are more common during holidays, have been proven to be just as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce press release: … Read more

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The Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 testing site on the Beach Cities Health District campus will conduct its 100,000th test today.

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Earlier this week, dozens of inmates were released due to a coronavirus outbreak in the Ventura County’s prison system.

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Keep the face coverings and hand sanitizer close by. The COVID-19 vaccine will likely not be available to most Americans until the spring.

From Dr. William Kim, Chief Medical Officer of the Beach Cities Health District The end is near. But not as close as we would like. COVID-19 has brought the world to its knees, killing millions, and prompting governments to impose lockdowns, cancel community events and close shops to slow the spread of this deadly virus. We stayed at home, wore face covers when we weren’t home, kept our distance and washed our hands … read more

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Since Thanksgiving, many Manhattan Beach residents have tested positive for coronavirus as hospitals grapple with a surge.

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – The coronavirus continues to infect Manhattan Beach residents at a rate previously unseen in the city. Today’s numbers push the cumulative number of residents of the city who have tested positive since data collection began in March to over 700 …. Read More

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When it comes to diagnostic tests, the goal is to find a test that is both accurate and quick. Dr. Geoffrey Trenkle explains COVID-19 tests.

Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce press release: … Read more

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