L.A. County calls COVID-19 ‘worst disaster’ in decades; Suck it up, commie bastards

As the coronavirus continues to spin out of control in Los Angeles County, health officials on Monday warned residents that despite pandemic fatigue now is the time to “stay home as much as possible.”

Currently, 10 county residents are testing positive for COVID-19 every minute, and on average one person is dying from it every eight minutes, county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said at a Monday news conference, calling the coronavirus pandemic “the worst disaster our county has experienced for decades.”

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There were 137 additional COVID-19 deaths and 12,617 new cases confirmed Monday, which brings the countywide death toll to 12,387 fatalities and 932,697 total cases. In the last seven days, more than 1,500 people have died.

“We’ve had the tools, the warnings, and the restrictions in place, but it has been insufficient,” Ferrer said. “Because the single biggest factor in all of this comes down to individuals taking appropriate action taking personal steps, we really just need everyone to do the right thing.”

Currently there are 7,910 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 treatment, and 22% are in the intensive care unit. Regional hospitals remain overwhelmed with patients who are battling the virus. Two months ago there was an average of about 790 COVID-19 patients, but more than 8,000 were hospitalized as of Friday, indicative of an 884% increase, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health reported.

Dr. Christina Ghaly, the L.A. County director of health services, said Monday that hospitals are bracing for the surge in patients expected to have been infected as a result of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Because of that, she said everyone should do their part to stay home and follow all COVID-19 safety precautions.

“We want to make sure that whether you have COVID-19 or need some other form of care from a heart attack, or stroke, or traumatic injury or a car accident, that life-saving services at hospitals are there if you need them,” Ghaly said.

Health officials said there are coronavirus outbreaks “everywhere,” including airports, workplaces, stores, schools and fitness classes while reiterating the need to take every precaution.

.https://ktla.com/news/local-news/l-a-county-calls-covid-19-worst-disaster-in-decades-as-virus-continues-to-spin-out-of-control/

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L.A. County calls COVID-19 ‘worst disaster’ in decades; Suck it up, commie bastards

L.A. County calls COVID-19 ‘worst disaster’ in decades; Suck it up, commie bastards

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