DOWNEY — The number of Downey residents killed by COVID-19 has reached triple digits, as the highly contagious virus continues its surge across Los Angeles County.

County health officials on Saturday announced 11,476 new cases of COVID-19, along with 70 new deaths.

in Downey, the virus has killed 103 people and infected 7,563. Fifty-three people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 at PIH Health Hospital Downey.

Health officials are imploring residents to stay home to limit the virus’ spread.

“This is an extraordinarily challenging time. Hospitals are stressed and filling up with hundreds of new COVID-19 positive patients each day, our healthcare workers are exhausted, and deaths are reaching an all-time high,” said county health director said Barbara Ferrer.

“Actions taken by each of us continue to make or break our collective ability to prevent many people from becoming infected, seriously ill and potentially passing away from COVID-19.”