Tracking COVID-19 Cases Reported In Pasadena

Editor’s Note: This page will be updated as information becomes available. Long-Term Care Facilities include nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, mental health rehabilitation centers, and special treatment facilities. Values of less than eleven are masked (shown as <11) in accordance with California Department of Public Health de-identification guidelines. Counts in the second table may include staff who are NOT Pasadena residents and are therefore not included in other counts.

June 10

As of Wednesday, the Pasadena Public Health Department has reported a total of 1,015 cases in the city. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths remains at 84.

Sixty-four percent of cases and 88 percent of deaths reported in the city are associated with long-term care facilities.

Of cases reported, 453 were people 65 years old or older, 286 were between 41 and 64 years old, 233 were between 18 and 40 years old, and 33 were 18 years old or younger. When looking at cases by race/ethnicity, 367 were Latinx, 248 were white, 91 where African American/black, 93 were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 12 identified as other. Information on race/ethnicity remains unknown in 204 cases.

Of 84 deaths reported to date, 74 are associated with long-term care facilities. Of those deceased, 74 were 65 years old or younger and 10 were between the ages of 41 and 64. Looking at deaths by race/ethnicity, 33 were white, 27 were Latinx, 11 were African American/black, 12 were Asian/Pacific Islander and one person identified as other.

June 8

As of Sunday, when the city’s dashboard was last updated, the Pasadena Public Health Department has reported a total of 987 cases in the city. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths remains at 84.

Sixty-four percent of cases reported in the city and 88 percent of deaths are associated with long-term care facilities.

Of cases reported, 440 were people 65 years old or older, 288 were between 41 and 64 years old, 227 were between 18 and 40 years old, and 32 were 18 years old or younger. When looking at cases by race/ethnicity, 358 were Latinx, 243 were white, 91 where African American/black, 93 were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 12 identified as other. Information on race/ethnicity remains unknown in 190 cases.

Of 84 deaths reported to date, 74 are associated with long-term care facilities. Of those deceased, 74 were 65 years old or younger and 10 were between the ages of 41 and 64. Looking at deaths by race/ethnicity, 33 were white, 27 were Latinx, 11 were African American/black, 12 were Asian/Pacific Islander and one person identified as other.

May 26

As of Tuesday, the Pasadena Public Health Department has reported a total of 883 cases in the city, an increase of 30 cases from Monday. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths remains at 82.

Sixty-eight percent of cases reported in the city and 87.8 percent of deaths are associated with long-term care facilities.

Of cases reported, 426 were people 65 years old or older, 257 were between 41 and 64 years old, 178 were between 18 and 40 years old, and 22 were 18 years old or younger. When looking at cases by race/ethnicity, 257 were Latinx, 211 were white, 76 where African American/black, 75 were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 12 identified as other. Information on race/ethnicity remains unknown in 251 cases.

Of 82 deaths reported to date, 72 are associated with long-term care facilities. Of those deceased, 72 were 65 years old or younger and 10 were between the ages of 41 and 64. Looking at deaths by race/ethnicity, 32 were white, 26 were Latinx, 11 were African American/black, 12 were Asian/Pacific Islander and one person identified as other.

May 25

As of Monday, the Pasadena Public Health Department has reported a total of 853 cases in the city, an increase of five cases from Sunday. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths remains at 82.

Sixty-nine percent of cases reported in the city and 87.8 percent of deaths are associated with long-term care facilities.

Of cases reported, 424 were people 65 years old or older, 246 were between 41 and 64 years old, 162 were between 18 and 40 years old, and 21 were 18 years old or younger. When looking at cases by race/ethnicity, 254 were Latinx, 211 were white, 76 where African American/black, 75 were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 12 identified as other. Information on race/ethnicity remains unknown in 225 cases.

Of 82 deaths reported to date, 72 are associated with long-term care facilities. Of those deceased, 72 were 65 years old or younger and 10 were between the ages of 41 and 64. Looking at deaths by race/ethnicity, 32 were white, 26 were Latinx, 11 were African American/black, 12 were Asian/Pacific Islander and one person identified as other.

May 21

As of Thursday, the Pasadena Public Health Department has reported a total of 790 cases in the city, an increase of six cases from Wednesday. Unfortunately, public health is also reporting an additional two deaths associated with COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 79.

Seventy-two percent of cases reported in the city and 88 percent of deaths are associated with long-term care facilities.

Of cases reported, 412 were people 65 years old or older, 227 were between 41 and 64 years old, 136 were between 18 and 40 years old, and 15 were 18 years old or younger. When looking at cases by race/ethnicity, 227 were Latinx, 200 were white, 75 where African American/black, 69 were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 12 identified as other. Information on race/ethnicity remains unknown in 207 cases.

Of 77 deaths reported to date, 70 are associated with long-term care facilities. Of those deceased, 69 were 65 years old or younger and eight were between the ages of 41 and 64. Looking at deaths by race/ethnicity, 32 were white, 23 were Latinx, 10 were African American/black, 11 were Asian/Pacific Islander and one person identified as other.

May 20

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 57 new deaths and 1,324 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of Wednesday, the Pasadena Public Health Department has reported a total of 784 cases in the city, an increase of 80 cases from Tuesday. Unfortunately, the Pasadena public health is also reporting an additional three deaths associated with COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 77.

Seventy-two percent of cases reported in the city and 88 percent of deaths are associated with long-term care facilities.

Of cases reported, 410 were people 65 years old or older, 225 were between 41 and 64 years old, 135 were between 18 and 40 years old, and 14 were 18 years old or younger. When looking at cases by race/ethnicity, 225 were Latinx, 200 were white, 75 where African American/black, 69 were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 12 identified as other. Information on race/ethnicity remains unknown in 203 cases.

Of 77 deaths reported to date, 68 are associated with long-term care facilities. Of those deceased, 69 were 65 years old or younger and eight were between the ages of 41 and 64. Looking at deaths by race/ethnicity, 32 were white, 23 were Latinx, 10 were African American/black, 11 were Asian/Pacific Islander and one person identified as other.

May 19

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 76 new deaths and 1,183 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including eight additional cases and two additional facility-related deaths in Pasadena. As of Tuesday at 3 p.m., there have been a total of 704 cases and 74 deaths related to COVID-19 in the city.

Fifty-two people who died were over the age of 65 years old; 19 people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and two people who died were between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. Sixty-four people had underlying health conditions including 48 people over the age of 65 years old, 14 people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and two people between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. One death was reported by the City of Long Beach and two deaths were reported by the City of Pasadena.

To date, Public Health has identified 39,573 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 1,913 deaths. Ninety-two percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 1,722 people (99 percent of the cases); 39% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 29% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 12% among African American residents, 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 61 cases and two deaths reported earlier were not L.A. County residents. As of today, 5,914 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (15% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. There are 1,549 people who are currently hospitalized, 27% of these people are in the ICU and 19% are on ventilators. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. County, with testing results available for nearly 359,000 individuals and 9% of people testing positive.

The current Health Officer Order replaces the previous Health Officer Order and allows for retailers and manufacturers, select recreational facilities, and beaches to reopen. Retailers remain closed to public entry and beaches are open for active recreation only. Retail businesses, manufacturing and logistic businesses are required to prepare, implement and post their plan for adhering to directives including distancing and infection control practices that protect both employees and customers. Employees who can work from home should be doing so, and any staff who are in a group at greater risk of serious illness from COVID-19, like older adults and people with underlying health conditions, should be assigned work that can be done from home, if possible. All employees need to be given a written copy of the protocol for keeping them safe while working. Everyone must follow distancing and infection control protocols, stay at least six feet apart and wear a clean cloth face covering that securely covers both your nose and mouth when in contact with other people not in your household.

Public Health will assess the activities allowed by the Order on an ongoing basis. Residents can track progress on a Recovery Dashboard as well. This Order continues to require that specific higher-risk businesses remain closed and prohibits public and private gatherings of any number of people outside of a single household unit. Currently, L.A. County is in stage two of the five-stage Roadmap to Recovery  and until the final stage five is reached, Health Officer Orders and directives will continue to ensure that we slow spread of COVID-19 to prevent an overwhelming surge of COVID-19 cases at healthcare facilities.

May 18

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 18 new deaths and 477 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of May 17, the Pasadena Public Health Department reports a total 694 cases and 69 deaths. Out of these cases, 73.3% are associated with long-term care facilities. Of these deaths, 89.9% are associated with long-term care facilities.

Fifteen people who died were over the age of 65 years old and three people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old. Fifteen people had underlying health conditions including 12 people over the age of 65 years old and three people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old.

To date, Public Health has identified 38,451 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 1,839 deaths. Ninety-two percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 1,706 people (99 percent of the cases); 39% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 29% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 12% among African American residents, 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents identifying with other races. As of today, 5,835 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (15% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. There are 1,570 people who are currently hospitalized, 27% of these people are in the ICU and 20% are on ventilators.

Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. County, with testing results available for over 350,000 individuals and 9% of people testing positive. Testing capacity also continues to increase across skilled nursing facilities in L.A. County. With the support from Public Health, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and the City of Los Angeles, 141 skilled nursing facilities have tested all residents and staff. Of the over 3,600 people tested, 402 (11%) tested positive for COVID-19 and only 57 (14%) of the people who tested positive were symptomatic. This highlights the number of people, in any setting, who may be positive for COVID-19 and have no symptoms. Public Health continues to schedule appointments with other skilled nursing facilities to complete testing, conduct on-site inspections and survey bed capacity, staffing capacity and availability of personal protective equipment.

“Many people across our county are experiencing the profound sadness of losing a loved one. Please know, we as a community mourn with you, and you are in our thoughts and prayers every day,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “Because many more people are out than even a week ago, the risk for spreading COVID-19 is greater. It is so important that we all continue to practice physical distancing and wearing cloth face coverings at all times when we are out and around other people to help prevent sharp increase in cases, hospitalizations and deaths.”

Public Health continues to see increases in the number of positive cases and deaths among healthcare workers related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. Public Health has confirmed 26 people who died from COVID-19 worked in a healthcare setting; 20 people who died worked in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, four people worked in hospitals, one person worked in a correctional facility, and one person worked in an outpatient facility. A total of 4,298 confirmed cases of COVID-19 occurred among healthcare workers and first responders; this is an additional 684 new cases reported since the previous week. Six percent of healthcare workers with COVID-19 have been hospitalized. Forty-six percent of cases are among nurses, though cases have been identified among a range of occupational roles, including caregivers, people who work in administration, physicians and medical assistants. About 58% of these cases reported a known source of exposure, and 79% of healthcare workers with known exposure reported being exposed in a healthcare facility. Healthcare workers who are positive worked at 26 different occupational settings, with the vast majority of cases among healthcare workers from skilled nursing facilities and hospitals.

The current Health Officer Order replaces the previous Health Officer Order and allows for retailers and manufacturers, select recreational facilities, and beaches to reopen. Retailers remain closed to public entry and beaches are open for active recreation only. Everyone must follow distancing and infection control protocols, stay at least six feet apart and wear a clean cloth face covering that securely covers both your nose and mouth when in contact with other people not in your household. This Order continues to require that specific higher-risk businesses remain closed and prohibits public and private gatherings of any number of people outside of a single household unit.

May 15

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 47 new deaths and 962 new cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), including 55 new cases in Pasadena. As of Friday, there have been a total of 662 cases reported in the city.

Thirty-seven people who died were over the age of 65 years old and five people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old. Thirty-two people had underlying health conditions including 30 people over the age of 65 years old and two people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old. Five deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach.

To date, Public Health has identified 36,259 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 1,755 deaths. Ninety-two percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 1,615 people (99 percent of the cases); 38% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 29% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 12% among African American residents, 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 32 cases and one death reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 5,727 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (16% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. There are 1,733 people who are currently hospitalized, 25% of these people are in the ICU and 18% are on ventilators. Testing capacity continues to increase in LA County, with testing results available for over 282,000 individuals and 11% of people testing positive.

Public Health continues to track health outcomes by race, ethnicity and income level data of people who have been tested, hospitalized and died from COVID-19. African Americans, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, and people living in communities with high levels of poverty continue to have the highest rate of death per 100,000 people for COVID-19 when compared to other groups. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders have a death rate of 89, African Americans have a death of 18, and people living in communities with high levels of poverty have a death rate of 29. These rates are significantly higher than the death rate of other races and ethnicities. The death rate for people who identify as Latinx is 16, for Asian is 12, and for White is 9. Public Health continues collaboration with community partners to improve testing, connection to care and communications to the communities experiencing these inequitable outcomes.

May 14

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 51 new deaths and 925 new cases of 2019 movel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of Thursday, there have been a total of 607 cases and 69 deaths related to the virus in Pasadena.

Thirty-five people who died were over the age of 65 years old and 12 people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old. Forty-three people had underlying health conditions including 32 people over the age of 65 years old and 11 people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old. Three deaths were reported by the City of Pasadena and one death by the City of Long Beach.

To date, Public Health has identified 35,329 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 1,709 deaths. Ninety-two percent of people who died had underlying health conditions and 40% were between 18 and 65 years old. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 1,573 people (99 percent of the cases); 38% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 29% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 12% among African American residents, 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents identifying with other races. African Americans, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and people living in communities with high levels of poverty continue to have the highest rate of death per 100,000 people for COVID-19 when compared to other groups. Upon further investigation, 24 cases and one death reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 5,660 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (16% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. There are 1,742 people who are currently hospitalized, 26% of these people are in the ICU and 19% are on ventilators. Testing capacity continues to increase in LA County, with testing results available for over 272,000 individuals and 11% of people testing positive.

May 11

The latest data released on Wednesday by the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has confirmed a total of 557 lab-confirmed cases and a total of 65 COVID-19 associated deaths.

Fifty-eight deaths are associated with long-term care facilities. Eight people who died were between the ages of 41 and 64 and 57 were 65 years old or older.

Of the 516 cases, 376 are associated with long-term care facilities. The majority of these cases, 322, occurred in people 65 years old and older, 152 cases were reported in people between the ages of 41 and 64, 76 cases were reported in people between the ages of 18 and 40, and six cases were reported in children younger than 18 years of age. Eighty-nine percent of deaths are associated with long-term care facilities. The median age of COVID-19 associated deaths in Pasadena is 84 years old.

May 8

The latest data released on Wednesday by the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has confirmed two new deaths and 15 new cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

To date, PPHD reports a total of 516 lab-confirmed cases and 65 COVID-19 associated deaths.

May 7

The latest data released on Wednesday by the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has confirmed two new deaths and 19 new cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

To date, PPHD reports a total of 501 lab-confirmed cases and 63 COVID-19 associated deaths. Fifty-six deaths are associated with long-term care facilities. Of those who died, 40% were white non-Hispanic, 32% were Latinx, 14% were Asian/Pacific Islander, 13% were Black/African American. Eight people who died were between the ages of 41 and 64 and 55 were 65 years old or older, including the two new deaths reported.

Of the 501 cases, 338 are associated with long-term care facilities. The majority of these cases, 289, occurred in people 65 years old and older, 138 cases were reported in people between the ages of 41 and 64, 69 cases were reported in people between the ages of 18 and 40, and four cases were reported in children younger than 18 years of age. Eighty-eight percent of deaths are associated with long-term care facilities. The median age of COVID-19 associated deaths in Pasadena is 84 years old.

May 6

As of Tuesday, May 5, the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has confirmed one new death and 30 new cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

As of Tuesday, PPHD reports a total of 482 lab-confirmed cases and 61 COVID-19 associated deaths. Fifty-four deaths are associated with long-term care facilities. Of those who died, 40% were white non-Hispanic, 33% were Latinx, 15% were Asian/Pacific Islander, 12% were Black/African American. Eight people who died were between the ages of 41 and 64, including Tuesday’s reported death, and 53 were 65 or older.

Of the 482 cases, 330 are associated with long-term care facilities. The majority of these cases, 282, occurred in people 65 years old and older, 133 cases were reported in people between the ages of 41 and 64, 62 cases were reported in people between the ages of 18 and 40, and three cases were reported in children younger than 18 years of age. Eighty-eight percent of deaths are associated with long-term care facilities. The median age of COVID-19 associated deaths in Pasadena is 84 years old.

May 4

The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has confirmed four new deaths and 13 new cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

As of Monday, PPHD reports a total of 452 lab-confirmed cases and 60 COVID-19 associated deaths. Fifty-four deaths are associated with long-term care facilities. Of those who died, 40% were white non-Hispanic, 32% were Latinx, 15% were Asian/Pacific Islander, 12% were Black/African American. Seven people who died were between the ages of 41 and 64, and 53 were 65 or older.

Of the 452 cases, 305 are associated with long-term care facilities. The majority of these cases, 263, occurred in people 65 years old and older, 126 cases were reported in people between the ages of 41 and 64, 62 cases were reported in people between the ages of 18 and 40, and three cases were reported in children younger than 18 years of age. Ninety percent of deaths are associated with long-term care facilities. The median age of COVID-19 associated deaths in Pasadena is 84 years old.

May 1

The Pasadena Public Health Department has confirmed eight new deaths and 13 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Pasadena COVID-19 Dashboard was last updated on Thursday, April 30 and reports a total of 406 cases and 50 deaths.

Seventy-one percent of cases are associated with long-term care facilities.

To date, the department calculates that 70.3% of cases are associated with long-term care facilities.

April 29

The Pasadena Public Health Department has confirmed six new deaths and 10 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of Thursday, the Pasadena COVID-19 Dashboard reports a total of 393 cases and 42 deaths.

The dashboard also lists long-term care facilities that have ever had one or more laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases. The numbers may include staff who are not Pasadena residents. There have been a total of 269 cases associated to long -term care facilities among Pasadena residents.

Arbor Vista

Brighton Care Center

Californian Pasadena Convalescent Hospital (The Californian)

Camellia Gardens

Fair Oaks by Regency Park

Foothill Heights Care Center

GEM Transitional Care Center

Golden Cross Healthcare

Huntington Post-Acute (Pasadena Meadows)

Jasmine Terrace

Pasadena Grove Health Care

Rose Garden

St. Vincent’s

Villa Gardens

This is the highest number of new cases reported. Forty-one people who died were over the age of 65 years old, nine people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and two people who died were between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. Forty-two people had underlying health conditions including 34 people over the age of 65 years old, six people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and two people between the ages of 18 and 40 years old.  Two deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach.

In response to a Board motion to address issues of inequities in COVID-19 outcomes, Public Health released a report about the racial/ethnic and socioeconomic characteristics of people who have been tested, hospitalized and died from COVID-19. The rates of COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths are extremely high among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and are also higher among African Americans and Latinos than among whites and Asians. American Indians and Alaskan Natives have lower rates of cases and deaths, however the numbers are small, and this may change significantly over time. These trends are of great concern and suggest more affluent residents have better access to COVID-19 testing and treatment services, even as the rates of infection appear to be higher in lower income communities. The findings also highlight the urgent need for more intensive efforts to expand culturally competent testing, treatment and prevention strategies in the African American, Latino and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations, as well as in low income communities. Public Health is working with community partners to implement strategies that both acknowledge root causes of longstanding inequities in the distribution of resources needed for health, and an immediate set of action steps to improve access to testing, treatment and services.

“To all of you who are facing a future without loved ones who have passed away from COVID-19, we are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “In Los Angeles County, we have many residents that are at very high risk for becoming infected with COVID-19 and becoming seriously ill from the virus, and this is reflected in our case numbers, the number of people who are hospitalized, and the number of people who have died from COVID-19.  We continue to prioritize the need for more intensive efforts to expand testing, treatment, and prevention strategies for these residents.”

An interactive dashboard is available that provides an overview on COVID-19 testing, cases and deaths along with maps and graphs showing testing, cases and death data by community poverty level, age, sex and race/ethnicity. To view Public Health’s COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard, visit: dashboard.publichealth.lacounty.gov/covid19_surveillance_dashboard.

April 28

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 59 new deaths and 597 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Two deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach and four deaths by the City of Pasadena. Pasadena’s public information officer released new numbers later on in the day. According to Pasadena, as of Tuesday, 383 cases and 36 deaths have been confirmed in Pasadena. Decedents range from 49 to 98 and had underlying health conditions.

Thirty-six people who died were over the age of 65 years old, 16 people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and one person who died was between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. Forty-two people had underlying health conditions including 28 people over the age of 65 years old, 13 people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and one person between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. 

To date, Public Health has identified 20,976 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 1,000 deaths. Ninety-two percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 918 people (98 percent of the cases); 37% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 29% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 14% among African American residents, 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents identifying with other races. African Americans, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and people living in communities with high levels of poverty continue to have the highest rate of death per 100,000 people for COVID-19 when compared to other groups. Upon further investigation, 38 cases and one death reported earlier were not L.A. County residents. As of today, 4,507 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (21% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. County, with testing results available for over 133,000 individuals and 14% of people testing positive.

“L.A. County has hit the tragic milestone of 1,000 people dying from COVID-19. Please know that if you are grieving the loss of loved ones who have died from COVID-19, our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your friends. We wish you healing and peace,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “With over 400 deaths from COVID-19 occurring among nursing home residents, the pandemic has amplified the cracks in our society, including the care and protection of people who are older and medically fragile. While managers and staff at all our skilled nursing facilities are doing their very best under difficult circumstances to care for their residents, we are still seeing many cases and deaths among residents and staff in these facilities. We need to accelerate our ability to quickly identify and isolate asymptomatic, as well as symptomatic, residents and staff, and quarantine those who are close contacts. We are grateful for the partnership with the Department of Health Services and the assistance from the Governor and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to expeditiously offer testing and strengthen infection control practices at all our nursing homes. “

Investigations have occurred at 333 institutional settings with at least one confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19. These include nursing homes, assisted living facilities, shelters, treatment centers, supportive living, and correctional facilities. The total confirmed cases in institutional settings is 4,488, including  2,656 residents and 1,832 staff. At last Friday’s press briefing, due to an error in data reporting, incorrect numbers were reported for total cases and cases among residents. Public Health has confirmed 462 residents in institutional settings have died from COVID-19, representing 46% of all deaths. The majority of these people resided in skilled nursing facilities. Public Health is working closely with the Department of Health Services and the State to increase capacity to offer appropriate testing at those sites that have COVID 19 cases and Medical Officers from the State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are assisting in our response to outbreaks at skilled nursing facilities to ensure the safety of all residents and employees.

Information by facility that includes the number of positive and suspect cases, as well as number of people who have died, among residents and staff is available online at  publichealth.lacounty.gov. An interactive dashboard is available that provides an overview on COVID-19 testing, cases and deaths along with maps and graphs showing testing, cases and death data by community poverty level, age, sex and race/ethnicity. To view Public Health’s COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard, click here.

April 24

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 52 new deaths and 1,035 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Pasadena Public Health Department reports 299 cases and 29 deaths as of Friday. All decedents were between ages 49 and 98 years and had underlying health conditions.

Pasadena facilities that have ever had one or more laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case(s):

• Arbor Vista
• Brighton Care Center
• Californian Pasadena Convalescent Hospital (The Californian)
• Camellia Gardens
• Fair Oaks by Regency Park
• Foothill Heights Care Center
• GEM Transitional Care Center
• Golden Cross Healthcare
• Huntington Dialysis Center in Pasadena
• Huntington Post-Acute (Pasadena Meadows)
• Jasmine Terrace
• Pasadena Grove Health Care
• Rose Garden
• St. Vincent’s
• Villa Gardens Health Center

Forty-three people who died were over the age of 65; seven people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and one person who died was between the ages of 18 to 40 years old. Forty-two people had underlying health conditions including 34 people over the age of 65, seven people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old and one person between the ages of 18 to 40 years old. One death was reported by the City of Pasadena.

To date, Public Health has identified 18,517 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 848 deaths. Ninety percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 771 people (97% of the cases); 37% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 28% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 15% among African American residents, 1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 26 cases and one death reported earlier were not L.A. County residents. As of today, 4,211 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (24% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. County, with testing results available for over 108,000 individuals and 15% of people testing positive.

A new Health Officer Order is being issued for all licensed congregate healthcare facilities. The order includes measures intended to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in these facilities and to protect vulnerable residents, as well as staff.  The measures include, restricting all visitors, suspending all communal dining and activities to ensure physical distancing, screening frequent temperature checks for staff, patients and residents, and testing for all employees and residents. Staff will be required to wear surgical masks at all times and personal protective equipment when appropriate. Residents will also need to wear surgical masks or cloth face coverings when they are outside of their personal room.

“To those of you who are grieving the loss of a loved one to COVID-19, we are deeply sorry for your loss and wish you peace,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “Los Angeles County has done an amazing job at following the Safer at Home Order and helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. As we prepare for relaxing the Order in the future, we need to make sure safeguards are in place to avoid a surge in hospitalizations that will overwhelm our healthcare system, and to avoid more preventable deaths. We want to make it safe for as many people to be able to work as possible while still slowing the spread of COVID-19.”

As the L.A. County family continues planning for recovery, Public Health has identified four measures that must occur in order to modify provisions in the Safer at Home Order and safely reopen certain businesses, institutions, and public spaces. When the Safer at Home Order is relaxed, people will be around one another more and this will increase the risk and likely the rate of transmission and cases in the county.

Recovery Prerequisites:

1. Ensure hospitals and primary care and specialty services capacity to care for people who are ill and for those who need routine health care.
2. Ensure protections for vulnerable populations – especially the elderly, people with underlying health conditions, residents in institutional settings, people experiencing homelessness, and people with poor access to needed services and supports. This includes making sure that there are enough trained staff and personal protective equipment to appropriately manage care at institutional settings.
3. Ensure capacity for testing, isolating, and quarantining individuals and for surveillance to prevent the spread of infection.
4. Ensure capacity to maintain maximum physical distancing and infection control at all spaces and places where people interact with each other outside of their homes.

April 23

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 68 new deaths and 1,081 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including two additional cases in Pasadena. So far, there have been a total of 263 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 28 deaths related to the virus in Pasadena.

Fifty-one people who died were over the age of 65; 11 people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and three people who died were between the ages of 18 to 40 years old. Fifty-one people had underlying health conditions including 40 people over the age of 65, nine people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old and two people between the ages of 18 to 40 years old. Three deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach.

To date, Public Health has identified 17,508 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 797 deaths. Eighty-nine percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 716 people (96 percent of the cases); 37% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 28% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 15% among African American residents, and 2% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, eight cases reported earlier were not L.A. County residents. As of today, 4,053 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (24% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. County, with testing results available for almost 99,000 individuals and 14% of people testing positive.

High temperatures have been forecast for many areas throughout L.A. County. As the Safer at Home Order remains in effect, precautions should be taken to avoid heat-related illness, especially by older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and people with a chronic medical condition, among others, who are especially sensitive to negative health impacts from extreme heat. Public Health offers the following recommendations during high temperatures:

• Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated throughout the day.
• If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours, and wear sunscreen. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes, and bring a hat or umbrella with you.
• Cars get very hot. Don’t leave children or pets in cars, and call 911 if you see a child or pet in a car alone.
• Beware of heat-related illness, like heat stroke and call 911 if you see these symptoms: high body temperature, vomiting, and pale and clammy skin.
• Check on those at risk, like the sick, older adults, pregnant women, and children.
• Avoid working out wearing face coverings or masks not intended for athletic purposes; this means avoiding contact with others while you work out.

Public Health and County partners are planning on ways to safely open cooling centers if the need arises.

“So many in L.A. County are mourning people who have passed away from COVID-19. We are deeply sorry for your loss, and you are in our thoughts and prayers every day,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “COVID-19 is rapidly becoming one of the leading causes of death among L.A. County residents.  On average, 44 people are dying each day from COVID-19. This is significantly higher than the five people who die each day from the flu and 31 people who die from coronary heart disease.”

April 22

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 66 new deaths and 1,318 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including twelve additional cases and three additional deaths in Pasadena. There have now been 261 confirmed cases and 28 COVID-19 related deaths in Pasadena.

Forty-eight people who died were over the age of 65; 13 people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and two people who died were between the ages of 18 to 40 years old. Forty-nine people had underlying health conditions including 38 people over the age of 65, nine people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old and two people between the ages of 18 to 40 years old. Three deaths were reported by the City of Pasadena.

To date, Public Health has identified 16,435 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 729 deaths. Eighty-eight percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 646 people (95 percent of the cases); 37% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 27% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 15% among African American residents, and 2% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 23 cases reported earlier were not L.A. County residents. As of today, 3,902 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (24% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. County, with testing results available for almost 91,000 individuals and 15% of people testing positive.

“As we celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Earth Day, we are reminded that we are all part of one humanity united in our efforts to recover from this pandemic. Sadly, 66 additional people died from COVID-19, and our sincere condolences go out to every person affected by these losses,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “We know that with the return of beautiful weather we all want to be outside – and it is fine do so – as long as you are not gathering with others. Enjoy a walk or a jog, or sit outside and enjoy the sunshine at your home. Our beaches and trails remain closed as we continue to work together to slow the spread.”

April 20

According to Lisa Derderian, Pasadena public information officer, there are currently 249 confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus in the city. There have now been 25 COVID-19-associated deaths. All decedents were between ages 49 and 98 years, were epidemiologically linked to a long-term care facility (residents or employees), and had underlying health conditions.

April 17

According to the Pasadena COVID-19 Dashboard published on Friday, the Pasadena Public Health Department is confirming 215 cases and 20 deaths associated with COVID-19. Of cases reported, 81 (27.4%) have at one point been hospitalized and 122 (36.2%) are facility-associated.

April 16

According to the Pasadena COVID-19 Dashboard published on Thursday, the Pasadena Public Health Department is confirming 198 cases and 16 deaths associated with COVID-19. Of cases reported, 75 (38.5%) have at one point been hospitalized and 112 (57.4%) are facility-associated.

April 15

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 42 new deaths and 472 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Public Health did not report any additional cases or deaths in Pasadena.

This is the largest increase in new deaths surpassing yesterday’s count. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 1,142 new cases. Twenty-four people who died were over the age of 65; 11 people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old, and one person who died was between the ages of 18 to 40 years old.  Twenty-one people had underlying health conditions. Eleven people over the age of 65 and four people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old had no reported underlying health conditions. Three deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach and three deaths by the City of Pasadena.

To date, Public Health has identified 10,496 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 402 deaths.  Eighty-four percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 330 people (88 percent of the cases); 34% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 31% among White residents, 17% among Asian residents, 15% among African American residents, and 2% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 23 cases reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 2,704 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (26% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in LA County, with testing results available for almost 67,500 individuals and 11% of people testing positive.

“One of the tragic realities of this pandemic is the daily report of lives lost to COVID-19. The frequency of these reports does not diminish our sympathy or our resolve to restore wellness to our community,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “Taking steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 has asked everyone to do their part. The sacrifices made cannot be counted: some have lost loved ones, some have been ill, some have lost jobs, some have had to temporarily close businesses, some are guiding children through remote learning, and everyone has had to live our day-to-day life very differently than we are used to. Thank you for continuing to do what you’re doing – staying home, practicing physical distancing, wearing cloth face coverings, and self-isolating and self-quarantining when necessary. Engaging in these practices is making a difference, and we WILL get to the other side of this together.”

April 14

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 40 new deaths and 670 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The City of Pasadena Public Health Department on Tuesday reported 12 COVID-19 associated deaths and a total of 179 cases in the city.

As of Tuesday, 47.5% of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases reported were among Pasadena residents 60 years of age and under. All decedents were between ages 49 and 93 years, were associated with long-term care facilities (residents or employees), and had underlying health conditions.

According to the city’s public information officer, institutional settings with one or more confirmed COVID-19 case(s) include:
Brighton Care Center
California Convalescent Hospital
Camellia Gardens
Fair Oaks by Regency Park
Foothill Heights Care Center
Garfield Care Center
Golden Cross Healthcare
Huntington Post Acute (Pasadena Meadows)
Jasmine Terrace
Legacy Care Center
Pasadena Grove Health Center
Rose Garden
St. Vincent’s

This is the largest increase in new deaths. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 909 new cases. Twenty-five people who died were over the age of 65 and nine people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old.  Twenty-two people had underlying health conditions; eight people over the age of 65 and four people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old had no reported underlying health conditions. Four deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach.

To date, Public Health has identified 10,047 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 360 deaths. Eighty-five percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 292 people (87 percent of the cases); 34% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 32% among white residents, 17% among Asian residents, 16% among African American residents, and 2% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 11 cases reported earlier were not L.A. County residents. As of today, 2,517 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (25% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. County, with testing results available for over 63,000 individuals and 11% of people testing positive.

“We send our sincere condolences to every person affected by these losses from COVID-19 and keep you in our thoughts and prayers,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “While we are effectively working together to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we must keep at it to avoid a surge in cases and deaths that could overwhelm our County – we do not want to lose ground. That means we must keep doing what we’re doing for now – staying home, physical distancing and using cloth face coverings – while we implement strategies to support our recovery.”

April 13

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 25 new deaths and 239 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On Saturday, April 11, Public Health announced a total of 117 cases in Arcadia and two additional deaths. The numbers stayed static since then. Pasadena currently has 117 cases and 7 deaths.

This is the smallest increase in new cases since March 26^th. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 562 new cases. Eleven people who died were over the age of 65 and 12 people who died were between the ages of 41 to 65 years old.  Twenty-two people had underlying health conditions; one person between the ages of 41 to 65 had no reported underlying health conditions. Two deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach.

To date, Public Health has identified 9,420 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 320 deaths.  Eighty-five percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Of those who died, information about race and ethnicity is available for 262 people (82 percent of the cases); 33% of deaths occurred among Latinx residents, 33% among White residents, 18% among Asian residents, 14% among African American residents, and 2% among residents identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 11 cases and one death reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 2,354 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (25% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in LA County, with testing results available for almost 52,000 individuals and 13% of people testing positive.

Healthcare workers risk their lives every day during the COVID-19 pandemic to save others. Public Health has confirmed three people that died from COVID-19 worked in a healthcare setting and 787 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have occurred among healthcare workers.  One-third of these cases are among nurses and 9% among physicians.  About 60% of these cases do not know or did not report how they were exposed. However, 24% of workers in these categories reported that they were exposed to COVID-19 through contact with a patient or another healthcare worker. Healthcare workers who are positive worked at 22 different settings across the County; 43% worked in hospitals, 19% worked in skilled nursing or assisted living facilities and 12% worked in outpatient settings.

April 10

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 18 new deaths and 475 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These numbers include 13 additional cases and one additional death reported in the City of Pasadena. To date, there are 107 cases and five deaths in Pasadena.

Over the last 48 hours, there have been 900 new cases. Ten people who died were over the age of 65; seven people between the ages of 41 to 65 years old and one person between the ages of 18 to 40 years old. One death was reported by the City of Long Beach and one death by the City of Pasadena.

To date, Public Health has identified 8,430 cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 241 deaths. Upon further investigation, 22 cases and two deaths reported earlier were not L.A. County residents. As of today, 2,043 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (24% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. county, with almost 40,700 individuals tested and 15% of people testing positive.

A new Health Officer Order is being issued that extends the stipulation in the previous Health Officer Order through May 15, 2020. The order also requires essential businesses to provide a cloth face covering for all of their employees to wear while performing duties that involve contact with other employees and or the public and to post their physical distancing plans. The public is also required to wear a face covering to enter essential businesses. All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit remain prohibited. Beaches, trails and trailheads and non-essential businesses remain closed. It is critical that everyone continue to take these actions to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order allows essential businesses to implement the new measures by April 15.

“We are heartbroken by the loss of life we are reporting today and send our sincere condolences to every person affected by these losses,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “Recent data modeling done in partnership with the Department of Health Services and UCLA suggests that our collective distancing efforts are working and that we must continue to stay home whenever possible. The updated Health Officer Order extends ‘Safer at Home’ through May 15, and enhances measures that will protect employees who are working in essential services.”

April 9

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 25 new deaths, and 425 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including one additional death in Pasadena and 14 new cases.

Over the last 48 hours, there have been 1,045 new cases. Sixteen people who died were over the age of 65 and seven between the ages of 41 to 65 years old. One death was reported by the City of Long Beach in addition to the one death by the City of Pasadena.

To date, Public Health has identified 7,955 cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 223 deaths. As of today, 1,894 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (24% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. county, with almost 38,400 individuals tested and 15% of people testing positive.

“Today’s heartbreaking announcement of additional deaths related to COVID-19 is a reminder of the seriousness of the situation we are in as a community, and we extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones who have experienced these tragic losses,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “Although our case numbers continue to rise along with the number of people who have died, the effectiveness of our collective effort to slow the spread are apparent. These actions, although immensely disruptive as they are, are very powerful in helping to prevent infections, and we need to keep up this difficult work to slow the spread of COVID-19 for the next few weeks. It’s a good idea to continue to plan for staying home as much as possible, including having food, medicine and other essential supplies delivered, and to check on the most vulnerable among us.” 

April 8

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 29 new deaths and 620 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). There were no new cases or deaths reported in Pasadena by Public Health. Twenty-two of the people who died had underlying health conditions and 17 people were over the age of 65. One of the individuals over the age of 65 did not have underlying health conditions. Seven people who died were between the ages of 41 and 65 years old and two of these individuals did not have underlying health conditions. One person was between the ages of 18 to 40 years old and had underlying health conditions. Three deaths were reported by the City of Long Beach and one death by the City of Pasadena. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 1170 new cases.

To date, Public Health has identified 7,530 cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 198 deaths. As of today, 1,714 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (23% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. county, with over 36,000 individuals tested and 15% of people testing positive.

“Our hearts go out to every family who has experienced loss related to this COVID-19 pandemic,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “I want to acknowledge that for many residents, this week represents some of the holiest days of your faith traditions and the inability to fellowship in familiar ways makes celebrating this year particularly difficult. We are grateful to all the accommodations being made to allow people to connect spiritually, while remaining physically distant.”

April 7

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 22 new deaths and 550 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The number of reported cases in Pasadena jumped from 58 on Monday to 80 on Tuesday. One additional deaths have been reported in the city, according to Pasadena’s public information officer. As of April 7, 67.6% of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases reported were among Pasadena residents 60 years of age and younger. Age of decedents were between 45 and 65, and with underlying health conditions.

Institutional settings with one or more confirmed COVID-19 case(s) in the city:

• Brighton Care Center.
• Camellia Gardens.
• Garfield Care Center.
• Golden Cross Healthcare.
• Jasmine Terrace.
• Huntington Post Acute (Pasadena Meadows).
• Fair Oaks by Regency Park.
• Rose Garden.
• St. Vincent.

Twenty-one of the people who died had underlying health conditions and 16 people were over the age of 65. Six people who died were between the ages of 41 and 65 years old and one of these individuals did not have underlying health conditions. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 970 new cases.

To date, Public Health has identified 6,910 cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 169 deaths. As of today, 1,510 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (22% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. county, with over 35,000 individuals tested and 14% of people testing positive.

The best community and individual defense against COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, avoid being around sick people, practice physical distancing, especially by staying at home and wearing a face covering when out procuring or providing essential services.

COVID-19 impacts each person’s emotional wellbeing differently. One of the most important aspects of our mental health is feeling connected. Call, email, text or video chat with the people in your life. Reach out every day. This can often provide reassurance to those we care about and those who care about us. If you feel overwhelmed or stressed and would like to speak with someone, you can call the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Access Center 24/7 Helpline at (800) 854-7771. For those of you who are experiencing violence or the threat of violence in your home, help is available. The Los Angeles County’s Domestic Violence services and shelters remain open and accepting intakes. You can call the Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 978-3600 or visit, publichealth.lacounty.gov/dvcouncil for more information. Law enforcement is responding to domestic violence 911 calls, Emergency Protective Orders are being issued, and nonprofit legal services are available.

“We extend our condolences to every family member and friend of a loved one lost to COVID-19,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “This week, and perhaps next week, it is even more important that we all stay home as much as possible.  Adapting to life at home can be challenging, causing feelings of isolation and stress. Please continue to connect with friends and family, and show kindness and compassion for the people in your life. ” 

Public Health is asking the general public to wear non-medical cloth face coverings when interacting with others while obtaining or providing essential supplies and services. Members of the general public should use a clean face covering anytime they will be in contact with other people who are not household members in public or private spaces. N95 and surgical masks should only be used by healthcare workers, first responders, essential workers providing care for people who are ill, and people who are ill.

April 6

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 15 new deaths and 420 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Eight of the people who died had underlying health conditions and 12 people were over the age of 65. Five individuals over the age of 65 did not have underlying health conditions. Three people who died were between the ages of 41 and 65 years old and two of these individuals did not have underlying health conditions. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 1,083 new cases.

There were no newly announced cases or deaths in Pasadena. To date, two Pasadenans have lost their battle to COVID-19. There have been 58 cases reported in the city.

To date, Public Health has identified 6,360cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 147 deaths. As of today, 1,366people who tested positive for COVID-19 (21% of positive cases) have beenhospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues toincrease in L.A. county, with over 32,000 individuals tested and 14% of peopletesting positive.

The best community and individual defenseagainst COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes,nose and mouth with unwashed hands, avoid being around sick people, practicephysical distancing, especially by staying at home and wearing a face coveringwhen out procuring or providing essential services.

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionand Public Health are recommending that the general public wear non-medicalcloth face coverings when interacting with others while obtaining essentialsupplies and services. Wearing a cloth face covering does not eliminate theneed to physically distance yourself from others and to wash your handsfrequently. Members of the general public should use a clean face coveringanytime they will be in contact with other people who are not household membersin public or private spaces. You are asked to wear a cloth face covering overyour nose and mouth when you must be in public for essential activities, suchas shopping at the grocery store. They are an additional tool that can protectothers from possible exposure to respiratory droplets that may come from themouth when we talk, sneeze or cough. N95 and surgical masks should only be usedby healthcare workers, first responders, essential workers providing care forpeople who are ill, and people who are ill.

“We are saddened to note that the viruscontinues to devastate families across the county and we extend our deepestcondolences to all who are mourning the loss of a loved one,” said BarbaraFerrer, director of Public Health. “We cannot underestimate COVID-19, a virusthat knows no boundaries, infects people of all ages, and can cause significantillness and death, particularly among people who are elderly or who haveunderlying serious health conditions. As we expect to see a significantincrease in cases over the next few weeks, we are asking that everyone avoidleaving their homes for anything except the most urgent matters. And when youdo leave, please make sure to cover your mouth and nose with a cloth facecovering if you will be around others, maintain a distance of at least 6 feetfrom everyone else, and frequently wash your hands. If you are ill, pleaseself-isolate and if you are a close contact of someone who is positive orpresumed to be positive for COVID-19, please self-quarantine for 14 days. Theseare our most powerful tools to slow the spread and reduce the likelihood ofoverwhelming our health care system. “

April 5

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 15 new deaths, including two in Pasadena, and 663 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including 21 cases in Pasadena.

Eleven of the people who died had underlying health conditions, including the two Pasadenans, and 10 people were over the age of 65. Two people who died were between the ages of 41 and 65 years old and one person was between the age of 18 and 40 years old. One individual over the age of 65 who died did not have underlying health conditions. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 1,374 new cases.

To date, Public Health has identified 5,940 cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 132 deaths. As of today, 1,257 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (21% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing capacity continues to increase in L.A. county, with almost 31,000 individuals tested and 14% of people testing positive.

Emerging evidence suggests that there may be a significant number of people infected with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic and capable of spreading the virus to others. New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reminds us we need to use universal precautions all the time – assuming that each of us can infect others even when we aren’t sick, and that others can infect us.  Along with physical distancing, frequent handwashing, and remaining home when ill, the CDC and Public Health are recommending that the general public wear non-medical face coverings when interacting with others while obtaining essential supplies and services.  N95 and surgical masks should only be used by healthcare workers, first responders, and those essential workers providing care for people who are ill.

“Each death represents a person, not just a number, and I am so sorry for every family member and loved one lost to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health. “We have some very difficult days ahead and now is the time for all of us to redouble our physical distancing efforts and look after our neighbors, friends, and families who may be at the highest risk for serious illness from COVID-19. Seventy five percent of deaths occur among people 65 years of age and older, and 85% of deaths have been among people with underlying health conditions.  If you are elderly, have underlying health conditions or are pregnant, please make sure you are staying home at all times and allowing others to shop for your essential goods.  As we all work together to slow the spread, we need to also do our best to make sure our most vulnerable are supported so they can safely remain home.”

April 3

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 11 new deaths and 521 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). According to current information available from the the City of Pasadena Public Health Department, there are 37 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pasadena as of March 30.

Seven of the 11 deaths reported today occurred in people over the age of 65; three people were between 41– 65 years old, and one person was between 18 to 40 years old. All reported underlying health conditions except for one individual between 41– 65 years old. Additional information regarding some of the new cases is pending further investigation. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 1,055 new cases.

To date, Public Health has identified 4,566 cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 89 deaths. As of today, 1,018 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (22% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness.

Emerging evidence suggests that there may be a significant number of people infected with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic and capable of spreading the virus to others. New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reminds us we need to use universal precautions all the time – assuming that each of us can infect others even when we aren’t sick, and that others can infect us.

April 2

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 13 new deaths and 534 new cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Twelve of the 13 deaths reported today occurred in people over the age of 65; one person was between 41– 65 years old. All reported underlying health conditions except for one individual over the age of 65. Additional information regarding some of the new cases is pending further investigation. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 1047 new cases. There has been no reported change in the number of cases in Pasadena.

To date, Public Health has identified 4045 cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 78 deaths. Upon further investigation, seven cases reported earlier were not L.A. County residents. As of today, 879 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (22% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness.

Emerging evidence suggests that there may be a significant number of people infected with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic and capable of spreading the virus to others. New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that we need to think about using universal precautions all the time – assuming that each of us can infect others even when we aren’t sick.

April 1

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 11 new deaths and 513 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Public Health is reporting 33 cases in Pasadena as of Wednesday at noon but the Pasadena Public Health Department reports 37 cases in the city as of March 30.

Nine of the 11 deaths reported Wednesday occurred in people over the age of 65, one person was between 41– 65 years old; and one was person between 18–40 years old. All reported underlying health conditions except for two individuals over the age of 65. Additional information regarding some of the new cases is pending further investigation. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 1,061 new cases.

To date, Public Health has identified 3,518 cases across all areasof L.A. County, including 65 deaths. Upon further investigation, 11 cases reportedearlier were not L.A. County residents. As of Wednesday, 733 people who testedpositive for COVID-19 (21% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at somepoint during their illness.

Emerging evidence suggests that there may be a significant numberof people infected with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic and capable of spreadingthe virus to others. New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) suggests the need for using universal precautions all the time— assuming that each of us can infect others even when we aren’t sick.

“Our sadness is not diminished by the daily frequency of announceddeaths related to COVID-19, and reminds us of our need to work together toprotect each other,” said Los Angeles County Public Health Director BarbaraFerrer. “The hard truth is we have some difficult days ahead as we worktirelessly to flatten the curve of this horrible virus. Though the end maynot be as close as we’d like, if we all continue to do our part to slow thespread by staying home, social distancing, self-isolating when we are positiveor presumed positive, and self-quarantining if we are close contacts of apositive case, we will get to the end of the COVID-19 crisis more quickly,together.”

March 31

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 10 new deaths and 548 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Previously, Public Health had reported only 10 cases in Pasadena which conflicted with reporting from the City of Pasadena Public Health Department. However, in Tuesday’s publication of cases, Public Health’s number reflected the 25 cases reported by Pasadena Public Health. There has been no change in the number of cases in reported in Pasadena since Monday.

Six of the 10 deaths reported Tuesday occurred in people over the age of 65, two between 41– 65 years old; and two between 18 – 40 years old. All had reported underlying health conditions except for one individual between 18-40 years old. Additional information regarding some of the new cases is pending further investigation. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 890 new cases.

To date, Public Health has identified 3,011 cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 54 deaths. Upon further investigation, 11 cases reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 594 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (20% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness.

March 30

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed seven new deaths and 342 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Six of the seven deaths reported Monday occurred in people over the age of 65; five of those had underlying health conditions. One death was reported in an individual between 41 – 65 years old who also had underlying health conditions. Additional information regarding some of the new cases is pending further investigation. Over the last 48 hours, there have been 675 new cases.

As of Monday, the Pasadena Public Health Department has confirmed 25 cases in the city. However, L.A. County Public Health reports only 10 cases in Pasadena.

To date, Public Health has identified 2,474 cases across all areas of L.A. County, including 44 deaths. Upon further investigation, four cases reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 492 people who tested positive for COVID-19 (20% of positive cases) have been hospitalized at some point during their illness.

“At this point in time, although our numbers continually rise, we do have to assume that there are other people that are infected who haven’t yet been tested. So, the true number of people infected in L.A. County is likely to be significantly higher,” said Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.

Current Health Officer Orders prohibit any public or private gatherings or events, and temporarily close all beaches and hiking trails throughout the entire County. Only essential businesses may remain open, and individuals are asked to stay home except to obtain essential goods or services. Health Officer Orders will continue through April 19.

“I want to thank everyone who is doing their part to slow the spread of COVID-19, both businesses and residents across the county who have met this moment with innovation and charity,” said Ferrer. “This situation is serious, and I applaud the essential employees who meet the daily challenge of keeping the public healthy and our community functioning, from public safety and healthcare workers, to grocery store clerks and food deliverers. The greatest service the general public can provide is to stay home, to self-isolate when sick and to self-quarantine if exposed. These measures will make the biggest impact in our efforts to mitigate the infection rate in the county.”

March 27

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed five new deaths and 257 new cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Additional information regarding some of the new cases is pending further investigation. Over the last 48 hours there have been 678 new cases.

To date, Public Health has identified 1465 cases across all areas of LA County, including 26 deaths. Upon further investigation, two cases reported earlier were not LA County residents. As of today, 317 positive cases (21% of positive cases) have been hospitalized.

Today, a new Health Officer Order is being issued to temporarily close beaches and hiking trails due to recent dramatic increases in COVID-19 cases, and increased usage of beaches and hiking trails by many groups of people. It is imperative that everyone, collectively, take action to slow the spread of COVID-19. County and City Parks may remain open for passive recreational activities. Persons using the parks are required to practice social distancing at all times. The Order is effective immediately and will continue through April 19.

“The crowds we saw at our beaches last weekend were unacceptable,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn. “In order to save lives, beaches in LA County will be temporarily closed. I understand that this is a huge sacrifice for everyone who enjoys going to our beaches. But we cannot risk another sunny weekend with crowds at the beach spreading this virus. This closure is temporary and we can always reopen these beaches when it is safe to do so.” “The new Health Officer Order is in line with our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. It is crucial that we limit access to non-essential places where crowds have been gathering,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Los Angeles County Public Health Director. “Please practice social distancing when you do go outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. That means staying at least 6 feet away from other people.”

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