Officials are warning of ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks at Los Angeles County businesses

LOS ANGELES (KABC) – Officials are warning of COVID-19 outbreaks at businesses in Los Angeles County, where the virus continues to spread at alarming rates.

Public health records indicate that there are at least 538 outbreaks in open businesses across the region, the most ever reported since the start of the pandemic.

One of the hardest hit companies is Target, with more than 323 positive cases in at least 14 locations, including 41 documented at the Van Nuys site alone.

Whole Foods reported 92 positive cases among employees at six locations, while Home Depot reported 236 cases at nine locations.

County officials say no customers have been affected by the outbreaks, although it’s hard to tell.