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The Latest LA County And Other Southern California Coronavirus Numbers And Trends
Here's a snapshot of today's coronavirus numbers, as well as a look at longer-term trends:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
- L.A. County reported 1,225 new coronavirus cases today, bringing the total positive cases in the county to more than 65,000. Health officials also reported 56 new deaths, bringing the county death toll to at least 2,707.
Here's a look at longer-term trends. These numbers are current as of Monday, June 8:


ORANGE COUNTY
- Orange County reported 93 new cases today, bringing the total in the county to more than 7,600. County officials also reported 8 new deaths, bringing that total to 185.
Here's a look at longer-term trends. These numbers are current as of Monday, June 8:


SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
- San Bernardino County is now reporting 6,417 cases and 221 deaths.
Here's a look at longer-term trends. These numbers are current as of Monday, June 8:


VENTURA COUNTY
- Ventura County reported 40 new cases, bringing the total there to 1,381. The county has had 35 deaths.
Here's a look at longer-term trends. These numbers are current as of Monday, June 8:


RIVERSIDE COUNTY
- Riverside County reported 384 new cases, bringing the total to 9,590. Health officials also reported 9 news deaths, bringing that total to
365 deaths.
Here's a look at longer-term trends. These numbers are current as of Monday, June 8:


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