After many months of low transmission, L.A. County is now seeing a surge in cases that looks similar to last summer. This is due to the more infectious Delta variant and the intermingling of unmasked individuals where vaccination status is unknown.
By News Desk
According to Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicators and thresholds for community transmission of COVID-19, L.A. County is now at the level of high community transmission.
While cases are still at a much lower point than they were during any of the previous surges, the rate of increase between July 3 and 16 was 135%. The last time cases rose so quickly was in early December of last year during the winter surge.
– Total New COVID-19 Cases in Our Communities 07/16 to 07/23/2021 (as reported on the Los Angeles County and Pasadena Public Health Dashboards):
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Now through Thursday, July 29, 2021, at County-run vaccination sites, LA City sites, and St. John’s Well Child and Family Center sites, everyone 18 and older coming to get a vaccine will have an opportunity to win one of seven packages of tickets to an array of concerts presented by AEG.
To find a vaccination site near you, make an appointment at vaccination sites, and much more, visit: VaccinateLACounty.com (English) and VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish). If you don’t have internet access, can’t use a computer, or you’re over 65, you can call 1-833-540-0473 for help finding an appointment, connecting to free transportation to and from a vaccination site, or scheduling a home-visit if you are homebound. Vaccinations are always free and open to eligible residents and workers regardless of immigration status. Appointments and photo identification are not needed for adults 18 and older at any of the county vaccination sites.
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