There’s a growing chorus from public health officials being heard across the country this week, and it consists of one just word: “Masks.” Los Angeles County Public Health Directo…
Wednesday that one-third of Americans live in communities the CDC considers at high risk and recommends masks be mandated in those areas.
According to federal and county data, the local cumulative seven-day rate of new Covid cases rose to 202 per 100,000 residents, up from about 176 per 100,000 last week. With the number topping 200, the county is now considered to have “medium” community levels, a designation that comes with recommendations for heightened precautions against virus spread.
That means “businesses and individuals need to not shy away from stronger safety measures,” she said, noting those include indoor masking. About a week ago, however, daily hospitalizations of people with Covid in the region began creeping up. From 252 last Thursday, they rose to 312 virus-positive patients in county hospitals as of this Monday, 327 on Tuesday, 363 Wednesday and 379 today. While the numbers are still relatively small, that’s about a 50% rise in one week.
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