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March 25th Los Angeles County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Press Conference
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County climbed over 800 today, while health officials reported three additional deaths and announced more stringent quarantine and isolation rules.
Empty East First Street, Los Angeles amidst covid-19 stay at home order
The death toll from coronavirus rose to 11 today in Los Angeles County, while the overall number of cases reached nearly 670.
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Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez announced today that the City Council's planned meetings have been canceled until further notice, in order for city staff to work on logistics to hold meetings remotely during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Two more people in Los Angeles County have died from coronavirus, public health officials announced today while confirming another 128 positive cases of the illness, pushing the total over 530.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Illustration | CDC
Los Angeles County residents were living under a stay-home order today in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which has infected nearly 300 county residents, two of whom have died.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at podium, delivering coronavirus update on March 19th, 2020
Stepping up restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus, Los Angeles County and city officials issued a "Safer At Home" order today, calling on people to remain home as much as possible and for businesses that don't provide essential goods.
California Governor Gavin Newsom at podium
Projecting that 25.5 million Californians will be infected with the coronavirus within two months, Gov. Gavin Newsom said today he sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking that the U.S. Navy hospital ship Mercy be deployed to the Port of Los Angeles
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A federal corruption probe into relationships between developers and Los Angeles elected officials made a major move forward today, with prosecutors saying a political fundraiser will plead guilty to facilitating a $500,000 bribe.
Congressman Adam Schiff, speaking into a microphone
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, joined today with other members of Congress in writing a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi urging relief for entertainment industry freelance and contract workers financially impacted by coronavirus cancellations.
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A second person has died in Los Angeles County due to the coronavirus, the county's public health director announced today, while the overall number of cases increased by 40, plus two more cases reported by Long Beach officials.
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A Los Angeles County official said today that the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses that are economically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Los Angeles County Superior Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse
Presiding L.A. Superior Court Judge Kevin C. Brazile says that stating today, every courthouse and courtroom will be closed to the public from until March 19th for a total of three court days.
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