L.A. mayor says latest reopenings don’t signal a return to normal: ‘That’s false, it’s foolish’

After county health officials on Wednesday announced the reopening of indoor salons and in-person schooling for some students, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warned residents to uphold practices meant to limit the spread of COVID-19. “Last time there were some reopenings, I think some folks drew the wrong message that the virus was behind us, that we could let down our guard, go back to normal,” the mayor said during an evening briefing. “That’s false, it’s foolish. And as we learned it can be fatal.” Garcetti emphasized that people would have to remain distanced over Labor Day weekend to avoid another surge like those that followed Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Additionally, the city’s coronavirus testing will be more limited over the weekend due to the holiday as well as expected scorching temperatures. As a result, drive-thru sites will be closed Saturday and Monday, Garcetti said, but mobile testing teams will be working across the city throughout the weekend. County health officials earlier Wednesday said they would allow hair salons and barber shops to resume indoor services at limited capacity, and that some K-12 schools can soon hold in-person classes for students with specific needs. That includes […]

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