The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 61 new deaths and 1,956 new cases of COVID-19. The majority of those who died were over the age of 65. As of Aug. 20. Public Health has identified 225,827 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 5,392 deaths. The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Beverly Hills is 581.
To date, Public Health has conducted investigations at close to 30,000 workplaces. Recent statistics are encouraging, in terms of business compliance with the Health Officer Order. In April, 30 business were closed for violations of the Order. In July, the number decreased to 23, even as the number of inspections tripled. Public Health reports that it is “hopeful more businesses will continue to come into compliance.”
