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Morning Briefing: 1 Million Cases And Counting
N-95 masks and surgical masks should be reserved for medical professionals, but the general public are encouraged to wear home made coverings. Chava Sanchez/LAist
Good morning, L.A.
Yesterday, California hit a milestone we hoped not to see: 1 million coronavirus cases. The number comes amid restrictions being loosened throughout the state, and what experts have dubbed “pandemic fatigue.”
In L.A., the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Pacoima has the highest rate of cases in the county. Officials believe that may have to do with the high number of people employed as essential workers in the area.
“They have to go to work, and they may not have the benefit of paid time off,” said Dr. Christine Park, chief medical officer for a group of community health centers that includes one in Pacoima. “If they have symptoms, or if they test positive, not working means not getting paid."
Keep reading for more on what’s happening in L.A. today, and stay safe out there.
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The Past 24 Hours In LA
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Coronavirus Updates: Coronavirus cases are surging again in L.A. County, and one key hot spot is the San Fernando Valley community of Pacoima. California hit a new milestone yesterday afternoon: 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Mannequins wear facemasks in downtown L.A. as cases surge in the county, and California hits 1 million cases.
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