Erik Pedersen Managing EditorLocal health officials on Monday reported only two deaths from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County over the past 24 hours and 881 new cases. They also said nearly 700 people remain hospitalized with the disease throughout the county.Authorities reminded that the low number of new deaths and new cases reported today reflect a reporting lag from over the weekend.Public Health now has identified 282,982 positive cases of COVID-19 to date across all areas of L.A.