December 24, 2020 — As the death toll from the pandemic rises, including a record 145 coronavirus deaths reported in L.A. County alone Wednesday, the available space at local mortuaries is shrinking rapidly.
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SoCal mortuaries, funeral homes feeling impact of pandemic as death toll rises
ByKelley Wheeler
Dec 24, 2020 By Kelley Wheeler
Kelley Wheeler is a Metro reporter covering political issues and general assignments. A second-generation journalist, worked with all major news outlet, she holds a vast expeirience. Kelley is a graduate of USC with degrees in journalism and English literature. She is a recipient of Yale’s Poynter Fellowship in Journalism.
