LOS ANGELES - Public Health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday reported that 342 healthcare workers in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer thanked the county's healthcare workers during an afternoon press conference, expressing gratitude for the individuals who are putting the well being of those in their community above their own.
Out of the 342 cases, 58% were individuals working at area hospitals, Ferrer said. Other cases haveoccurred at outpatient facilities and among emergency medical services personnel.
Nurses have had the largest number of cases, but doctors, paramedics and emergency medical technicians have also tested positive.