COVID-Related Pediatric Hospitalizations Nearly Doubled In December

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Babies and toddlers were amongst the steepest increase of hospitalizations in Los Angeles County, prompting concern from public health officials as in-person is set to resume.

“As students return to the classroom, we all need to follow the public health safety measures in place to ensure our schools can open safely after the winter break,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the county’s Department of Public Health. “Because higher community transmission creates additional challenges at our schools, everyone needs to do their part to slow the spread of the virus.”

According to the Department of Public Health, from Dec. 4 to Dec. 25 pediatric hospitalizations increased by nearly 190%, while cases among children increased by 207% from Nov. 8 to Dec. 26.

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