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More than two dozen new coronavirus deaths weremreported in Los Angeles County today, pushing the total close to 200, while the overall number of cases topped 7,500.
The coronavirus death toll continued to mount in Los Angeles County today, with 22 more fatalities confirmed, and health officials said an initial look at race data points toward black residents having a slightly higher death rate than other groups.
Fifteen more deaths from coronavirus were reported today in Los Angeles County, raising the total to 147, while the overall number of cases went up by 420 as the county entered what officials expect to be one of the worst weeks in terms of virus spread.
The coronavirus pandemic continued its relentless march across Los Angeles County today, with 11 new deaths reported and the total number of cases topping 4,500, while the county's public health director warned residents to brace for more.
Los Angeles County coronavirus cases surged past the 4,000 mark today, while health officials reported another 13 deaths and warned residents that wearing a mask -- while beneficial -- doesn't alleviate the need to stay home as much as possible.
The coronavirus death toll grew by 11 today in Los Angeles County, pushing the county's total to 65, while 513 more cases were confirmed -- and local health officials joined a growing movement by suggesting that people wear cloth masks when going out.
Los Angeles County health officials reported 10 more deaths due to coronavirus today, bringing the county's total to 54, while also confirming the first known death of a health-care worker in the county from the virus.
A Southland state senator today announced legislation that would expand paid family leave benefits for all parents caring for children whose schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seven more people have died in Los Angeles County from the coronavirus, with 342 new cases confirmed, authorities announced today, but the county's public health director warned that far more people are likely infected with the virus.
During a visit to Los Angeles to get updates on anti-coronavirus efforts, Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced the signing of an executive order barring eviction of renters affected by the virus.
Five more deaths due to coronavirus were reported today in Los Angeles County, raising the total to 26, and the county's mortality rate from the illness rose above the levels seen across the country and in New York City.
The coronavirus death toll in Los Angeles County nearly doubled today, reaching a total of 21, while another 421 cases were confirmed, a sharp rise the county's health director attributed to a significant increase in testing.