LA County once again reports daily record in new COVID-19 cases
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County once again saw its daily new COVID-19 cases break the old record.
On Friday, the Los Angeles County Public Health reported 43,712 new positive cases, breaking the previous record – from Thursday – of 37,215.
As of Friday, there have been a total of 50,353 healthcare workers and first responders testing positive for COVID-19 across Los Angeles County. Current hospitalizations for Los Angeles County stand at 2,902, according to Public Health.
As the virus continues to spread at a rapid pace, it may be anxiety-inducing for some who are experiencing runny nose or a dry cough. Could it be allergies or could it be the omicron variant. FOX 11 put together a guide on what you need to know and the symptoms to look out for during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Across California, the state had recently extended its indoor mask mandate from its original Jan. 15 deadline to February 15, 2022.
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