Press Play with Madeleine Brand
LA’s latest COVID surge: 1000 cases for fifth day in a row
On Tuesday, for the fifth consecutive day, LA County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. The county hasn’t seen these numbers since early March, when the fall/winter surge was easing.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenOn Tuesday, for the fifth consecutive day, LA County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. The county hasn’t seen these numbers since early March, when the fall/winter surge was easing. Hospitalizations are also ticking up now, while deaths have stayed relatively low.
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5 storiesMore than 1000 COVID cases emerge in LA for fifth straight day. It’s the first major spike since March
On Tuesday, for the fifth day in a row, LA County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. The county hasn’t seen these numbers since early March, when the fall/winter surge was easing.
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Read the story9 minWhy used cars are bumping up inflation — and your shopping bill
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