Los Angeles: Person Under 18 Dies from Coronavirus, 40 Deaths Statewide

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed three new deaths and 128 new cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

One individual was a youth under the age of 18, and two other individuals were between 50-70 years old. One of the individuals between 50-70 years old had underlying health conditions and resided in West Adams, the other is from a location that is still under investigation. The individual under the age of 18 resided in Lancaster. Because there are positive cases across the entire County, the public should not think one location is safer than the other. Additional information regarding some of the new cases is pending further investigation. Over the last 48 hours there have been 256 new cases.

To date, Public Health has identified 662 cases across all areas of LA County, including 11 deaths. This includes one new death reported by Long Beach yesterday. Upon completion of investigations, two cases reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 119 positive cases have been hospitalized.

Editors Note:  As of March 23, 2020, 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, there are a total of 2,102 positive cases and 40 deaths according to the California Department of Health.

Public Health is investigating all new cases and will notify close contacts who are household members, intimate partners and healthcare professionals to assess and monitor them for signs and symptoms of illness. All confirmed cases are being isolated and close contacts are quarantined. It is critically important that everyone adheres to all the social distancing measures and practice good public health hygiene, including washing hands as frequently as possible.

“Each loss we experience in LA County is tragic, and we are sending our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones who’ve had to endure this tragedy,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Los Angeles County Public Health Director. “COVID-19 does not discriminate by age, race or income level, and what we are seeing in places like New York is indicative of what we should prepare to experience here. While Public Health is doing everything possible to mitigate the impact of this disease in our community, we can only flatten the curve if EVERYONE takes social distancing seriously and adheres to all isolation and quarantine orders issued by our Health Officer.”

On March, 21 Public Health issued an enhanced Health Officer Order to reconcile elements in the March 19 Health Officer Order necessary to be consistent with the Governor’s Order. The enhanced Order prohibits all gatherings and events, and clarifies that golf courses and personal grooming services (including hair and nail salons) are non-essential services that should remain closed. The Order can be found online: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

Public Health has issued the following guidance during this time of increased spread:

• If you are mildly sick, stay home for at least seven days or until 72 hours after being fever free, whichever is longer. Call your doctor if you are concerned and/or your symptoms worsen. Individuals who are elderly, have underlying health conditions or pregnant should consider contacting their providers earlier when they are sick.

Public Health reminds LA County residents to do their part by adhering to the Order by always practicing social distancing.

Additional things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your community are on the Public Health website.

Please see the locations were cases have occurred:

Laboratory Confirmed Cases — 662 Total Cases

• Los Angeles County (excl. LB and Pas) — 635*
• Long Beach — 21
• Pasadena — 6

Age Group (Los Angeles County Cases Only-excl LB and Pas)

• 0 to 17 — 10
• 18 to 40 –268
• 41 to 65 –250
• over 65 –107

Hospitalization and Death (among Investigated Cases)

• Hospitalized (Ever) 119
• Deaths 11

CITY / COMMUNITY**

• Agoura Hills 3
• Alhambra 5
• Altadena 5
• Arcadia 4
• Athens 1
• Baldwin Hills 3
• Bellflower 3
• Beverly Hills 12
• Beverlywood 7
• Boyle Heights 5
• Brentwood 31
• Burbank 2
• Calabasas 4
• Canoga Park 2
• Canyon Country 1
• Carson 8
• Castaic 2
• Century City 6
• Century Palms/Cove 1
• Cerritos 2
• Claremont 1
• Cloverdale/Cochran 2
• Compton 1
• Covina 3
• Crestview 7
• Culver City 7
• Del Rey 3
• Diamond Bar 2
• Downey 1
• Downtown 3
• Duarte 1
• Eagle Rock 2
• East Hollywood 1
• East Los Angeles 3
• Echo Park 2
• El Segundo 2
• Encino 12
• Exposition Park 1
• Florence 1
• Gardena 1
• Glendale 10
• Glendora 1
• Granada Hills 5
• Hancock Park 7
• Harbor Gateway 1
• Harvard Heights 1
• Hawthorne 6
• Highland Park 1
• Hollywood 19
• Hollywood Hills 8
• Hyde Park 1
• Inglewood 5
• Koreatown 5
• La Canada Flintridge 2
• La Mirada 3
• La Puente 1
• La Verne 2
• Lake Balboa 2
• Lakewood 3
• Lancaster 8
• Lawndale 2
• Lincoln Heights 1
• Lomita 9
• Los Feliz 2
• Lynwood 2
• Manhattan Beach 11
• Mar Vista 6
• Melrose 26
• Miracle Mile 7
• Monterey Park 3
• Mt. Washington 1
• North Hollywood 10
• Northridge 2
• Norwalk 1
• Pacific Palisades 9
• Palmdale 2
• Palms 6
• Paramount 2
• Park La Brea 8
• Pico 1
• Pico Rivera 1
• Playa Vista 4
• Porter Ranch 1
• Rancho Palos Verdes 3
• Redondo Beach 7
• Reseda 4
• San Dimas 1
• San Fernando 2
• San Gabriel 1
• San Pedro 2
• Santa Clarita 7
• Santa Monica 16
• Santa Monica Mountains 2
• Sherman Oaks 10
• Silverlake 5
• South El Monte 1
• South Gate 1
• South Park 1
• South Pasadena 3
• South Whittier 2
• Stevenson Ranch 2
• Studio City 7
• Sun Valley 2
• Sunland 1
• Sylmar 1
• Tarzana 9
• Temple 1
• Torrance 5
• Tujunga 1
• University Park 1
• Valley Glen 9
• Van Nuys 4
• Venice 8
• Vermont Knolls 1
• Vermont Vista 3
• Vernon Central 1
• Walnut 1
• West Adams 3
• West Covina 1
• West Hills 4
• West Hollywood 31
• West Los Angeles 4
• West Vernon 4
• Westchester 3
• Westlake 1
• Westwood 6
• Whittier 3
• Wholesale District 1
• Willowbrook 1
• Wilmington 4
• Wilshire Center 1
• Winnetka 2
• Woodland Hills 8
• – Under Investigation 62

*These numbers are subject to change based on further investigation; two previously reported cases were not in Public Health’s jurisdiction. **Locations that were less <25000 have been added to the nearest city or community.

Always check with trusted sources for the latest accurate information about novel coronavirus:

• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
• California Department of Public Health https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Spanish https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index-sp.html
• World Health Organization https://www.who.int/health- topics/coronavirus
• LA County residents can also call 2-1-1

The Department of Public Health is committed to promoting health equity and ensuring optimal health and well-being for all 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,500 employees and has an annual budget of $1.2 billion.

To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, please visit www.publichealth.lacounty.gov