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(Black Wednesday Report) – The Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported 262 new COVID-19 cases among Blacks, up by 26 cases. The County also recorded 0 deaths among Blacks since last week, up by 2 souls. In Los Angeles County the total diagnosed Black cases are 198,631 with 3,335 deaths. Black Women Rally for Action – Los Angeles County mourns with all the family members, friends, and individuals who have experienced losses and illness.
Over a nine-week period, starting just before Memorial Day and through the 4th of July, new COVID-19 case rates have increased by 524% among Blacks. The nine-week increase compared to 2023 and 2022 are significant: In 2023 there was an increase of 26%; In 2022 there was a 123% increase.
Los Angeles County has experienced increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations every summer over the past three years. Data from the last four weeks has shown a rise in the number of reported positive COVID-19 cases. With traveling and gatherings increasing during summer, protection from COVID infection remains important as new variants have begun to circulate nationwide. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds residents to take common-sense precautions to avoid becoming ill with COVID, especially residents who are at an increased risk of severe illness and death from COVID. Residents should also wash their hands often or use hand sanitizer, especially before eating, after sneezing or coughing, or when in public places. People should stay home if they have any symptoms of illness, including coughing, sneezing, a fever or sore throat, and consider talking with friends and family so they know to be cautious about gathering if they show signs of infection. In addition to antigen tests, LAC DPH is continuing to assist the community with COVID-19
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs, such as gloves and masks. PPE requests can be submitted as frequently as needed through our survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRRJPGN.
Black Women Rally for Action – Los Angeles County is a coalition of individuals and groups who provide a mechanism for Los Angeles County Black women to advocate on behalf of their health and well-being. The coalition, which does not accept government grant funding, is dedicated to advancing health, economic, and social equity for all Los Angeles County Black women through direct action and connection to effective resources. In April 2020, the group launched a COVID-19 social media outreach campaign to address COVID-19’s impact in the Black community. https://www.facebook.com/blackwomenrallyforaction
