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    Angelenos volunteer to do coronavirus contact tracing

    The government has tapped some city employees to do coronavirus contact tracing. But other Angelenos are volunteering to do it. KCRW talks to two of these volunteers — an actor and a librarian.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jul 21, 2020 • 24m Listen

    The government has tapped some city employees to do coronavirus contact tracing. But other Angelenos are volunteering to do it. KCRW talks to two of these volunteers — an actor and a librarian. Also, public transit ridership during the pandemic is better in LA than some other U.S. cities.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

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