Today, the County reported 1,081 new cases, bringing the total to 17,508 — a 7 percent increase since yesterday. In the city, there were 471 new cases today, bringing the total to 8,022 — a 6.3 percent increase since yesterday.

This isn't just data. Behind every number is a name and a neighbor. Behind every figure is a family or a fellow Angeleno in need of our help.