What a difference three years makes.
The unofficial count is likely much, much higher.
To date, the county has registered about 36,000 related deaths.

Downtown Los AngelesMega Agency
Today, Covid tests are widely available.
Health care providers also have the ability to perform PCR tests for patients when needed.
DHS-operated hospitals and clinics will continue to offer testing for people without insurance.

City News Service contributed to this story.