The latest Los Angeles County data reported 68 deaths Wednesday during the daily virtual conference. The director of the county Department of Public Health, Barbara Ferrer, said that 51 of the people who died were older than 65 years and 40 of the total were people with underlying health conditions.
This brings the total number of death cases in Los Angeles County to 797 and there are a total of 17,508 infection cases, including the cities of Long Beach and Pasadena.
So far, the origin and race of 716 deaths have been reported, of which 37% were Latino, 28% Anglo-Saxon and 15% African American.
About 89% of people who have died from COVID-19 had underlying health conditions.
"This underscores the need for people with health conditions to make sure they stay home, to avoid close contact with as many people as possible, and to contact their doctor at the first sign of illness," he said. Ferrer.
Of the total infected, 100 cases of homeless people were also confirmed.
The director said that so far COVID-19 has become the leading cause of death in Los Angeles County.
On average around five people die of the flu during the disease season, eight die of lung problems and emphysema every day, and 31 lose their lives to heart conditions.
But currently the average number of deaths from the coronavirus is 44.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis said unfortunately the number of infected and deaths continues to grow.
To the desperation of people to lift the order to stay at home will be added the high temperatures expected from today, Friday until the weekend, exceeding 80 and 90 degrees.
"But they have to stay home to prevent the spread," said the supervisor. "The order is until May 15."
