Using data from the Department of Public Health, the Los Angeles Times reports that 490 outbreaks are underway, compared to 173 a month ago.
There have been reports of six outbreaks in the county at 4 less places since the epidemic began, three of which entered first this month. Outbreaks are defined as three or more cases in employees over a two-week period.
New outbreaks were also reported in December at three traders’ locations, two whole food outlets and three branches of the Sprouts Farmers Market.
An analysis by the LA Times also found an increase in other essential businesses that erupted during the epidemic that erupted this month, including banks’ pharmacies and hardware stores.
LA County surpassed 600 cases in the fastest-paced phase of the epidemic, killing 8,800 people
The lack of the disease occurs at a time when the region is witnessing an unprecedented rate of coronavirus infection, marked by progression to the epidemic with the rollout of vaccines.
Once those groups are vaccinated, priority will go to intermediate care and home health care workers, community health workers, public health workers and workers in primary care, correctional facilities and emergency care clinics. Lab technicians, dental workers and pharmacy staff will be at the forefront.
After that, priority will be given to people aged 75 and over, with first responders, including teachers, school staff, day care workers, manufacturing workers, correctional workers, postal workers, public transport, food and agricultural workers and grocery store essential workers. Workers.
Next up is people aged 65 and over, with people aged 16 and over who have significant health conditions that put them at increased risk of serious illness.
The City News Service contributed to this report.
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