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Gyms, Personal Services, Offices, and Places of Worship Looking to Close Down Due to COVID-19 Spike
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Gyms, Personal Services, Offices, and Places of Worship Looking to Close Down Due to COVID-19 Spike

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 13, 2020

Statistics show an escalation in hospitalization, positive cases, and the overall community death rate is still in the double digits. Latest numbers surrounding coronavirus shared on July 13, reflected 13 additional deaths, all of them were between the ages of 65 and over, nine of the victims had underlining health conditions. This brings the total COVID-19 related deaths in the L.A. County to 3,822.

New Homeless ‘Bridge’ Shelter Opens on San Pedro; L.A. County Provides $400,000 to Support COVID-19 Staffing
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New Homeless ‘Bridge’ Shelter Opens on San Pedro; L.A. County Provides $400,000 to Support COVID-19 Staffing

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 7, 2020

The unsheltered have been part of the most susceptible demographic to coronavirus, due to being exposed to the elements with no permanent protection to take refuge. July 6, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti held a conference “Confronting the Crisis,” announcing the opening of a bridge home shelter in San Pedro. Monetary resources are being funneled to areas that are imperative to fighting a global pandemic, L.A. County disclosed a commitment to testing site funding.

Highest COVID-19 Case Count Over Holiday Weekend; Over 7,000 Tested Positive
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Highest COVID-19 Case Count Over Holiday Weekend; Over 7,000 Tested Positive

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 6, 2020

Monday, July 6, L.A. Public officials provided an update on current levels of escalation in the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to maintain control over the spread of COVID-19, Los Angeles leaders took a “hard pause” and closed down beaches, piers, bike trails, and outdoor dining in order to limit access to large gatherings this past holiday weekend.