The number of Omicron cases in Los Angeles County rose to at least 30, officials said Thursday has they continued to urge vaccinations and booster shots to slow the spread. Of the 30 total Omicron cases in L.A. County, 24 people were fully vaccinated and four had also received booster doses. Nationally, more than 300 Omicron cases have been confirmed, and at least 49 in California. The state is already dealing with a post-Thanksgiving surge of COVID-19 cases from the Delta variant. Since Nov. 23, COVID-19 hospitalizations have risen by 49% in Ventura County, 47% in San Diego County, 39% in Los Angeles County, 36% in Riverside County, 26% in San Bernardino County and 15% in Orange County.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 17, 2021 02:08 UTC