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Mayor Garcetti on COVID-19 vaccine, return to ‘normalcy’
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti talks about whether more places in LA will shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, how much equipment the city still needs, when we’ll have a vaccine and return to “normal” life, and more.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenLA Mayor Eric Garcetti talks about whether more places in LA will shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, how much equipment the city still needs, when we’ll have a vaccine and return to “normal” life, and more.
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4 storiesMayor Garcetti on when LA might return to ‘normalcy’ and have a COVID-19 vaccine
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti talks about whether more places in LA will shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, how much equipment the city still needs, when we’ll have a vaccine and return to “normal” life, and more.
Read the story17 minAmazon, Instacart grocery workers protest the lack of safe working conditions
Grocery store workers nationwide are protesting this week, citing unsafe work conditions. Four workers at LA grocery stores have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, including an employee at Costco in Marina Del Rey.
Read the story10 minEnding coronavirus pandemic is global game of whack-a-mole, says Atlantic science writer
What will the end of the coronavirus pandemic look like, and what sacrifices are necessary to get there? Ed Yong, the Atlantic’s science writer, has thought a lot about that. He says the U.S. is behind in responding to COVID-19, but it can catch up to stop the spread.
Read the story11 minSongwriting while quarantined with LA musician Mondo Cozmo
LA-based singer-songwriter Josh Ostrander (aka Mondo Cozmo) is facing a postponed tour and a paused career due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, he’s still been productive during quarantine.
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