L.A. County is now averaging about 129 COVID-19 deaths a day over the past week, a figure that has never been higher. “It’s all night long — it’s crazy.”Watching COVID-19 patients suffer is horrifying. AdvertisementAt its peak in mid-December, L.A. County was averaging a net daily increase of 44 ICU patients for COVID-19; by Tuesday, L.A. County was averaging a net additional 35 ICU patients every day over the past week. L.A. County reporting 20% positive test rateThe rate at which coronavirus test results are coming back positive continues to climb. “And we’re not even accounting for the incoming Christmas surge,” said L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 31, 2020 13:02 UTC