{"id":102922,"date":"2021-07-29T00:07:38","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T07:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=102922"},"modified":"2021-07-29T18:37:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T01:37:16","slug":"how-to-stay-safe-as-covid-cases-rise-in-la-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2021\/07\/29\/how-to-stay-safe-as-covid-cases-rise-in-la-county\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stay safe as Covid cases rise in LA County"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With new Covid cases in LA County currently hovering around 1,000 per day, many people may be wondering how to stay safe during this time. While restrictions have gradually been easing in some parts over the summer, the new Delta variant is sparking fresh concerns. If you\u2019re worried about the surge in cases and want to know how you can stay safe, the tips below can help.<\/p>\n

Stay Informed<\/h3>\n

With Covid cases rising in LA County, one of the best ways to stay safe is to remain informed. This includes checking updates to see if daily cases are rising or falling and where the highest concentration of cases might be. Depending on where you live, it\u2019s a good idea to know whether your area is a Covid hotspot so that you can take precautions. Things can change at the drop of a hat, especially as new Covid variants enter the picture.<\/p>\n

Staying informed also involves getting to grips with what you can and cannot do. If you\u2019re a business, for example, you\u2019ll need to know what measures you need to keep in place. In some cases, it may even be helpful to enlist the help of medical translation<\/a> services to help you or your staff make sense of all the Covid information, especially if English isn\u2019t their (or your) first language. If you\u2019re concerned during this time, it\u2019s also worth staying informed through sites like the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or your local public health authority.<\/p>\n

Keep Up Social Distancing Measures<\/h3>\n

While rules have relaxed around masks and other social distancing measures in recent weeks, it\u2019s a good idea to keep these practices up until new cases start to ease. Whether it\u2019s wearing a mask, socializing in small groups, or keeping your distance from others, it doesn\u2019t hurt to maintain social distancing measures for the short term. Not only will this give you peace of mind, but it will keep others safe, too.<\/p>\n

Engage in Self-Care<\/h3>\n

During this time, it\u2019s important to ensure that you\u2019re engaging in self-care<\/a> and staying as healthy as possible. This is especially important with the current heatwaves sweeping the County, as hot weather poses its own set of health risks. Ensuring that your immune system and overall health are in tip-top shape are your best defenses against Covid and other threats during these summer months. Part of this involves eating well, staying hydrated, keeping active, and reducing your intake of junk food and alcohol.<\/p>\n

Learn About Vaccinations<\/h3>\n

While vaccinations are a controversial topic, public health officials are urging residents to consider getting their shots. With nearly 4 million people unvaccinated in LA County, the Department of Public Health is encouraging people to consider it, especially as the Delta variant is posing a serious public health threat. If you\u2019re hesitant or unsure about getting the vaccine, there is plenty of information<\/a> out there about what\u2019s involved. You may also want to consider speaking with people who have had a shot or arming yourself with knowledge to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n

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With new Covid cases in LA County currently hovering around 1,000 per day, many people may be wondering how to stay safe during this time. While restrictions have gradually been easing in some parts over the summer, the new Delta variant is sparking fresh concerns. If you\u2019re worried about the surge in cases and want […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":98559,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102922"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102922"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102922\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102922"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102922"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}