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    Why librarians make great contact tracers

    Hundreds of librarians are working as contact tracers in LA County during the COVID-19 pandemic. They're fit for the job thanks to their research skills and experiences with diverse communities.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 15, 2020 • 25m Listen

    Hundreds of librarians are working as contact tracers in LA County during the COVID-19 pandemic. They're fit for the job thanks to their research skills and experiences with diverse communities.

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      LA librarians try to end COVID-19 pandemic faster by being contact tracers

      Hundreds of librarians are working as contact tracers in LA County during the COVID-19 pandemic. They're fit for the job thanks to their research skills and experiences with diverse communities.

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      7 min
    2. 7:30

      Robert Fuller and Malcolm Harsch found hanging from trees, California residents demand answers

      Community members in the Antelope Valley and high desert are looking for answers in the deaths of Robert Fuller and Malcolm Harsch, who were recently found dead, hanging from trees in Palmdale and Victorville.

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      11 min
    3. 18:42

      Orange County sees largest jump in COVID-19 cases, public health chief resigns

      Over the weekend, Orange County added more than 300 new COVID-19 cases. That’s the largest increase since the pandemic began.

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      7 min
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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:007 min

      LA librarians try to end COVID-19 pandemic faster by being contact tracers

    2. 7:3011 min

      Robert Fuller and Malcolm Harsch found hanging from trees, California residents demand answers

    3. 18:427 min

      Orange County sees largest jump in COVID-19 cases, public health chief resigns

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