coronavirus February 23, 2021 5:32 pm LA County Surpasses 20,000 Mark in Total COVID Fatalities LA County has reported more than 20,000 COVID deaths since the pandemic began. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. US & World Videos 3:43 Despite encampment's clearing, safety concerns linger at UCLA 3:09 USC updates graduation plans as protest continues 0:45 Lakers fire head coach Darvin Ham 0:32 1 killed in downtown LA warehouse shooting 1:04 Metro warns of possible delays due to sickout