Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) officials reported that the 7-day case rate of COVID-19 had decreased for the second week in a row.
While transmission in L.A. County remains at a high level, the 7-day cumulative case rate decreased 16 percent from last week to 159 new cases per 100,000 residents. This is the second week in a row with small decreases in the County’s case rate, according to Public Health.
“As we enter Labor Day weekend, many of us will have opportunities to engage in a variety of activities with friends and family, and many of us will be asking ourselves whether it’s safe for us to do the things we want to do. When making plans, think about your own personal risk and the different factors that increase the risk associated with the activities you want to do,” said Dr. Ferrer.
Overall, the County has seen a 22 percent decrease from the peak of 204 cases per 100,000 on Aug. 19.
Out of the nearly 10.3 million L.A. County residents, including those who are not yet eligible for the vaccine, 64% have received at least one dose, and 56% are fully vaccinated.
“As you assess your personal risk, remember that if you live with others, there is additional risk for each person in your household. The more sensible protections – like getting vaccinated, masking, and distancing – that you and those in your household have, the safer you are not only personally but for the benefit of those you love,” Ferrer said. “Other protections might involve modifying the activity itself, like opening some windows or doors, or encouraging your friends to move a gathering outside where you can all spread out. The higher your personal risk, and the higher the risk of the activity, the more important it is to layer in additional protections before going out to enjoy all that L.A. County has to offer.”
Thursday, Public Health confirmed 43 new deaths and 2,741 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 1,412,240 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and 25,364 deaths.
As of Thursday, Sept. 2, 32,631 cumulative cases have been reported in the Santa Clarita Valley since March of 2020, according to Public Health. These cases include:
- 24,977 in the City of Santa Clarita* (+107)
- 61 in the unincorporated areas of Bouquet Canyon (+1)
- 1,039 in the unincorporated areas of Canyon Country (+8)
- 4,231 in Castaic* (+9)
- 70 in the unincorporated areas of Newhall
- 4 in Placerita Canyon
- 16 in San Francisquito/Bouquet Canyon
- 20 in unincorporated Sand Canyon (+1)
- 157 in the unincorporated areas of Saugus
- 46 in the unincorporated areas of Saugus/Canyon Country
- 1,537 in Stevenson Ranch (+2)
- 404 in the unincorporated areas of Val Verde (+1)
- 250 in the unincorporated areas of Valencia (+1)
In total, the Santa Clarita Valley has experienced at least 301 deaths due to coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
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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