An additional COVID-19 death has been reported at Henry Mayo Newhall hospital Monday, bringing the total coronavirus deaths for the year to 79 at the local healthcare center.
On Monday, an additional COVID-19 patient died from COVID-19, as pregnant women throughout Los Angeles County are seeing a spike in cases.
Reflecting the recent overall trend in Los Angeles County, the number of COVID-19 cases among pregnant women in L.A. County has increased 300 percent from 27 cases reported among pregnant women during the week ending June 27, to 81 cases reported during the week ending July 25, according to County officials.
“Many people are experiencing profound grief because they have lost a loved one or friend to COVID-19. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “Unfortunately, pregnant women are at high risk for serious health problems if they become infected with COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is the best way to reduce the risks of COVID-19 infection and complications for both you and your baby. If you are pregnant or a new mom, we encourage you to get vaccinated as soon as you can and you can get vaccinated at any time during pregnancy. Studies continue to show the vaccines are safe for expecting and new moms and are very effective against COVID-19 and the Delta variant.”
As of Aug. 10, there are 11,264 pregnant women who tested positive for COVID-19. Seventy-seven percent of pregnant women testing positive for COVID-19 are Latina/Latinx, 11 percent are White, 5 percent are African American/Black and 5 percent are Asian.
Although rare, women infected during their pregnancy can pass on the virus to their child.
Among the 10,998 births where there was testing information, 55 infants tested positive for COVID-19. Twelve pregnant women who tested positive for COVID-19 have tragically passed away, according to Public Health officials.
Mounting data shows that COVID-19 infection increases the risk of severe illness and pregnancy complications, health officials said.
Studies have also affirmed the vaccines’ safety in all stages of pregnancy. In light of these findings and the increase in cases across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strengthened its recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination for all women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant, or might become pregnant in the future.
Public Health encourages pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding to get vaccinated and has resources available to assist pregnant women and women of childbearing age. Get the facts here.
On Monday, Public Health confirmed five new deaths and 2,426 new cases of COVID-19.
The number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend. Of the five new deaths reported Monday, one person who passed away was over the age of 80, two people who died were between the ages of 50 and 64, one person who died was between the ages of 30 and 49 and one person who died was between the ages of 18 and 29, according to officials.
To date, Public Health identified 1,352,791 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 24,905 deaths, according to Public Health.
There are 1,653 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized in L.A. County, including 35 at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.
Testing results are available for nearly 7,760,000 individuals with 16 percent of people testing positive.
Monday’s test positivity rate is 3.5 percent, a substantial decrease from the 6.1 percent seen two weeks ago and likely reflects the increase in routine screening testing of asymptomatic individuals, according to officials.
L.A. County continues to offer COVID-19 vaccines at many different sites across the county that have weekends and evening hours.
Anyone 12 and older living or working in L.A. County can get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Additionally, certain immunocompromised people are recommended for a third dose of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Public Health encourages individuals who have a qualifying condition to speak to their healthcare provider about getting a third dose.
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended for the general public at this time.
As of Monday, 30,861 cumulative cases and 300 deaths have been reported in the Santa Clarita Valley since March of 2020, according to Public Health. These cases include:
- 23,444 in the City of Santa Clarita* (+51)
- 54 in the unincorporated areas of Bouquet Canyon
- 982 in the unincorporated areas of Canyon Country (+2)
- 4,048 in Castaic* (+2)
- 69 in the unincorporated areas of Newhall
- 4 in Placerita Canyon
- 15 in San Francisquito/Bouquet Canyon
- 18 in unincorporated Sand Canyon
- 147 in the unincorporated areas of Saugus
- 46 in the unincorporated areas of Saugus/Canyon Country
- 1,425 in Stevenson Ranch (+12)
- 374 in the unincorporated areas of Val Verde
- 235 in the unincorporated areas of Valencia (+1)
*As of Saturday, Aug. 14, public health officials have recorded 2,088 cumulative cases at the Peter J. Pitchess Detention Center, including 1,517 at the North County Correctional Facility. Those cases are distributed between both the City of Santa Clarita and Castaic totals.
To learn how to make a vaccine appointment, what verifications you will need to show at your vaccination appointment, and much more, visit the L.A. County Vaccination website (English) or Vacunate Los Angeles website (Spanish).
Vaccinations are always free and open to eligible residents and workers regardless of immigration status.
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