Topline:
COVID is sending more people to the hospital and emergency room. On average last week, 245 Angelenos were hospitalized with COVID daily. That’s up from 213 in mid-July.
Other signs: Wastewater concentrations of the virus are also up in both L.A. and Orange counties.
What’s going on nationally? The slight increases mirror national data – people hospitalized with COVID are up 12% across the country. Cases are up from New Mexico eastward, especially in Southern states, where the heat wave keeps people seeking cool air indoors.
What you can do: People 60 and older should take precautions, health officials say. Test yourself if you feel sick — you can get antivirals if you test positive. You can also seek an updated vaccine, which will likely be available this October.
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