The Great Los Angeles Covid Case Caper: Numbers We Can (Almost) Dance To
Ah, Los Angeles. The land of dreams, movie stars, and...well, lately, a lingering curiosity about how many pesky Covid cases are floating around. Fear not, fellow Angelenos, for I, your intrepid internet sleuth, have embarked on a quest to uncover the truth!
Here Today, Gone By Thursday (Unless It's Updated)
Now, tracking down Covid numbers in LA feels a bit like chasing a particularly slippery Instagram influencer. They're there one minute, promoting the latest detox tea, then vanish into the influencer abyss the next. The good news is, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health actually does have a data page [insert jazz hands here]. The bad news? It updates once a week, on Thursdays. So, if you're craving real-time data like a Hollywood producer craves the next box office smash, you're fresh out of luck.
The Case of the Missing Case Numbers (But We Have Hospital Beds!):
But fret not, my friends! While new case numbers are a closely guarded secret (think Fort Knox, but with less gold and more hand sanitizer), the Department does update us on the number of folks hospitalized with Covid. As of April 25th, 2024, the 7-day average number of hospitalized Covid patients was a cool 115. Which, let's be honest, sounds way less scary than a Kardashian krowd.
The Verdict: Numbers are Shy, But We Have Other Clues!
So, the quest for the exact number of LA's Covid cases ends with a ¯_(ツ)_/¯. But hey, at least our hospitals aren't overflowing, right? Plus, remember that time last year when everyone was obsessed with the sourdough starter trend? Yeah, me neither. The point is, things are definitely trending in the right direction.
Here's your cheat sheet, LA style:
- New Covid cases: Data shy, but ask again on Thursday!
- Hospitalizations: A manageable 7-day average of 115.
- Overall vibe: Less Apocalypse, more pool party with pool floats shaped like flamingos (because, Los Angeles).
Stay safe, stay sassy, and stay tuned for the next exciting update in the neverending saga of LA's Covid cases!
