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Cemetery workers reflect on 20,000 COVID deaths in LA
LA County reached 20,000 COVID-19 deaths this week. The death rate has caused a backlog at cemeteries and funeral homes, affecting the physical and emotional wellbeing of those tasked with laying the dead to rest.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenLA County reached 20,000 COVID-19 deaths this week. The death rate has caused a backlog at cemeteries and funeral homes, affecting the physical and emotional wellbeing of those tasked with laying the dead to rest.
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3 storiesLA’s cemetery workers, with backlog of bodies, try to honor each COVID death
LA County reached 20,000 COVID-19 deaths this week. The death rate has caused a backlog at cemeteries and funeral homes, affecting the physical and emotional wellbeing of those tasked with laying the dead to rest.
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