County health officials reported 7,854 new coronavirus cases, the second time in three days the daily total has surpassed 7,500.

“I can’t emphasize this enough: Everyone must take personal steps to protect themselves from getting and spreading this virus to others,” L.A. County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said during a briefing. “Actions need to be taken now and on a daily basis.”

Along with the staggering case count — which boosted the county’s infection total above 420,000 — hospitalizations also continue to hit new highs.

Source: L.A. County sets new single-day coronavirus case record – Los Angeles Times