LA County COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases continue to spike up

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Los Angeles County Department of Public health announced 2,645 new COVID-19 cases and 51 new deaths on Saturday. The department shared that it anticipates receiving a backlog of lab reports from the state in the coming days.The latest update sees dips in new cases, deaths and current hospitalizations when compared to Friday’s update.

Spike Lee, George Lucas, Frank Marshall, Martin Scorsese and AFI chief Bob Gazzale pay tribute to Tom Pollock, the former chairman of Universal Pictures, who died Saturday night at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following a heart attack. Pollock, who was 77, also served as chairmanof the American Film Institute and co-founded the Montecito Picture Co.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that the region comprising the City of Los Angeles, Pasadena and Long Beach has 1,901 confirmed new cases of coronavirus and 57 new deaths over the past 24 hours.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Toronto Raptors kneeled for both the Canadian and American national anthems ahead of their first real game in nearly five months Saturday.

coronavirus, but indicated that it was “quite early on” in the pandemic. He had mild symptoms including a slight headache, tightness in his chest and loss of taste and smell, according to the post.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorA coronavirus outbreak has hit USC’s fraternity row, where about 40 people tested positive for COVID-19, USC Student Health’s chief health officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman told the Los Angeles Times.“A significant number of the cases were associated with four fraternity houses,” Van Orman said.

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Mel Gibson spent a week in a Los Angeles hospital in April after testing positive for COVID-19, his representative said Friday. The 64-year-old actor and director has completely recovered and is doing "great," according to the rep.

Mel Gibson spent a week in a Los Angeles hospital in April after testing positive for Covid-19, his representative said.

The Los Angeles Lakers played a scrimmage against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, the first scrimmage within the NBA “bubble” at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Afterwards, Lakers star LeBron James shared some powerful words.

Also Read: Here's When 'The Bold and the Beautiful' Will Start Airing Episodes Made During COVIDAs part of that show’s new safety protocols, the cast and crew are all tested for coronavirus on a daily basis. The show has also hired a COVID-19 director who is on set at all times to make sure proper protocols are followed as set forth by L.A.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Wednesday, Los Angeles Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer reported 3,266 new coronavirus cases in the region for a total of 164,870 cases. Ferrer said the 7 day average of daily new infections has more than doubled in the past month.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a proposal to facilitate worker-led “health councils” to monitor business compliance with public health orders.Supervisors Sheila Kuehl and Mark Ridley-Thomas co-authored a motion recommending that the county reach out to labor and business leaders and quickly agree on effective ways to monitor compliance with mandates to wear facial coverings, install protective shields and disinfect

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorLos Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer reported the county currently has 2,232 patients hospitalized due to the coronavirus. The previous high was 2,216, set just the day before.

Tamar Braxton, 43, best known as one of the Braxton sisters and star of the reality show Braxton Family Values, has reportedly been hospitalized on Thursday, July 16, according to TMZ.  According to TMZ’s report, Tamar was staying at the Ritz Carlton Residences in Downtown Los Angeles with her boyfriend David Adefeso, 50. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that a 911 call was placed and when EMTs arrived,  they found the “Love & War” singer “unresponsive”.

LOS ANGELES – The Coronavirus pandemic has surged to such record levels that officials in Los Angeles County have labeled these as “an alarming and dangerous phase.” The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 59 new deaths and 4,592 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. This is the largest increase in new cases in a twenty-four hour period, surpassing the count from July 14 of 4,244 new cases.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticThe cause of Naya Rivera’s death is an accidental drowning, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office has found.In the report released today, the Office confirmed the body found yesterday in Lake Piru near Los Angeles is that of the Glee actress. The identification was made by dental records.The report also indicates that there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol playing a role in the drowning, although toxicology tests will be conducted.

Newsom's announcement comes as California reported 8,460 new cases of COVID-19, according to July 11 data from the state's health department. The state now has a total of 320,804 positive cases.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorLos Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti began his Friday coronavirus news conference by reminding residents, “This threat is real. This threat is growing.” He emphasized that Angelenos need to wear masks whenever they’re outside.