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'Give L.A. What We Need': Garcetti Begs As Hospitalizations Soar
Coronavirus hospitalizations set another new record Wednesday, with officials warning the post-holiday surge is yet to come.

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Coronavirus hospitalizations set another new record Wednesday, with officials warning the post-holiday surge is yet to come.

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