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    Why homelessness in LA is getting deadlier

    As of Monday, 615 people have died unhoused since the beginning of the year, and on average, three people die homeless in LA every day. That’s according to the county public health department.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jul 28, 2020 • 25m Listen

    As of Monday, 615 people have died unhoused since the beginning of the year, and on average, three people die homeless in LA every day. That’s according to the county public health department. More people are living on the streets, and now COVID-19 has reduced access to services and resources.

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    1. 0:00

      More than 600 people have died homeless in LA County this year. Andrew Kettle was number 566

      As of Monday, 615 people have died unhoused since the beginning of the year, and on average, three people die homeless in LA every day. That’s according to the county public health department. More people are living on the streets, and now COVID-19 has reduced access to services and resources.

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      10 min
    2. 9:37

      Air Force medics come to LA County’s biggest public hospitals to help with COVID-19

      Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in LA have been increasing since the economy reopened in May. According to the county’s public health department, LA County hospitals are treating more than 2,000 COVID-19 patients.

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      10 min
    3. 19:28

      Huntington Beach becomes center for coronavirus trutherism in Southern California

      Huntington Beach is a hotspot for people who are skeptical of coronavirus and masks.

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      6 min
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

      NewsCoronavirusHomelessnessHealth & WellnessLos Angeles

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0010 min

      More than 600 people have died homeless in LA County this year. Andrew Kettle was number 566

    2. 9:3710 min

      Air Force medics come to LA County’s biggest public hospitals to help with COVID-19

    3. 19:286 min

      Huntington Beach becomes center for coronavirus trutherism in Southern California

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