Half of COVID-19 LA County cases are persons age 40 and younger
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losangelesblade.comLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported Monday, July 6 that nearly fifty percent of confirmed new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) occurred among younger people with the most significant increase in the percentage of cases among residents between 18 and 40 years old. “Unfortunately, where we are today is different than where we were two, three or four weeks ago,” Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer told reporters in a press conference. “Cases are surging, hospitalizations are increasing, and mostly, this is all a reflection of a lot more community spread.” “There’s been a significant increase in infections among those aged 18 to 40 years old. “Almost 50% of new cases occur among younger people,
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