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What will it take to reopen LA by July 4?

May. 20, 2020

Manhattan Beach pier has been closed due to COVID-19. LA County hopes to reopen by July 4, 2020. Photo by Amy Ta.

LA County hopes to reopen the economy and lift stay-at-home restrictions by July 4, but public health officials say the date will ultimately be driven by data and science, and getting there will take work. More than 350,000 people have been tested out of a population of more than 10 million.

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