US has its worst day yet, with more Covid-19 cases and deaths than at any stage of the pandemic

Los Angeles County reported an additional 7,854 Covid-19 cases Thursday, breaking the record for the highest number of new cases there since the start of the pandemic for the second time in a week. This brings the total number of cases in the county to 421,881.
Health officials also reported 2,572 people hospitalized with coronavirus in L.A. County, surpassing yesterday’s all-time high of 2,439. If the rate of hospitalizations continues on its current trajectory, the county’s health care system could soon be overwhelmed, officials warned.
“These are the highest numbers we have seen,” said County Health Officer Dr. Muntu …continued .
[Original Source: CNN]