The number of those patients in intensive care also declined, from 433 to 412.
A bill that would require all CA workers to verify vaccination or testing status was stalled until next year. Patch readers weighed in.
Meanwhile, officials have confirmed the presence of the Mu variant, which is highly contagious and may be able to evade vaccines.
Officials have confirmed the presence of what's known as the Mu variant, which is highly contagious and potentially able to evade vaccines.
The first human case of West Nile virus in Los Angeles County this mosquito season was recovering at home, Long Beach health officials said.
Confirmed in 167 cases since June 19 in LA, it's considered a "variant of interest: because of its potential ability to evade antibodies.
Several beaches along the coastline recently had high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warned Thursday.
The data paints a mixed picture. Officials expect the reopening of schools to lead to an uptick in cases, but there is reason for hope.
While student cases rates show how pervasive COVID-19 is in Los Angeles, a new study offers hope for people with breakthrough infections.
Statewide, 80 percent of residents are, at least, partially vaccinated, but the numbers are lower in Los Angeles.
As infection rates among tweens and teens quadruple, county health officials will require weekly testing among unvaccinated young athletes
Schools and companies across Los Angeles are considering various measures to increase vaccinations from mandates to insurance penalties.
The CDC published a study Tuesday looking at the rise in COVID-19 cases among Angelenos over the summer.
Each person in both outbreaks reported eating salami, prosciutto and other meats that can be found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments.
According to the county, unvaccinated adults between 18 and 49 years old were 25 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19.
In a slight bit of good news, the number of coronavirus patients in county hospitals dropped for the fourth consecutive day.
Federal officials gave the green light for Americans to begin receiving a third vaccine shot this week. Experts explain their significance.
LA has now lost seven kids to the pandemic. Feds are reportedly poised to grant full approval to a vaccine, paving the way for mandates.
COVID-19 is among the leading causes of death in Los Angeles County at a time when "nobody ought to be dying," said Barbara Ferrer.
Juanita Gonzales, at 82, had no idea, when she started running at 54 years old, how profoundly it would impact her life.
On Wednesday an LA County school district became the first to mandate student vaccines as the county's COVID death toll approaches 25,000.
Californians will now have to show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test for events with 1,000 or more guests.
As Los Angeles county approaches its 25,000th coronavirus death, federal officials appear poised to recommend a booster vaccine for all.
The new health order will go into effect Thursday for crowds of 10,000 or more people at outdoor concerts and sporting events.
The Golden State authorized a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine for California's most vulnerable residents. Here's who's included.
August marks a stressful time for young families with children returning to school as COVID cases spike among kids and expectant mothers.
Matthew Meselson’s work was seminal to a ground-breaking approach to vaccines.
The county also saw a slight increase in the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19, but a decrease in the number of ICU patients.
CA became the first state to require vaccination or COVID-19 testing for school staff. We asked Patch readers to share their thoughts.
County figures show that the vast majority of people hospitalized recently with COVID were not vaccinated.
Following federal recommendations, residents who self-attest to having severely compromised immune systems can get their third shot Saturday
An ocean water use warning was issued Friday for Avalon Beach at Catalina Island and Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey.
County health officials are warning swimmers and surfers about the water quality near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers.
As hospitalizations and deaths catch up with case rates in LA, San Francisco passed the state's toughest restrictions on the unvaccinated.
From Catalina to Malibu, here's what you should know before going to the beach.
Health officials still caution swimmers and surfers near the Santa Monica Pier following a 17-million gallon sewage spill last month.
The LA County Board of Supervisors will explore the possibility of requiring proof of vaccination for indoor public spaces Tuesday.
The surge in hospitalizations due to the coronavirus slowed down in LA County Sunday, increasing by just four patients to 1,437.
L.A. Health officials have attributed the sharp rise in infections over the past two months to the a highly infectious Delta variant.
New cases, hospitalizations and positive test rates spiked Friday, and residents are urged to use respirators or KN95 for some interactions.