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  2022-04-07

  Where the Government Requires Masks

  This is an Instagram post by urbanpeaceinstitute. This post refers to places where mask mandates are still in existence. Even though mask mandates have been lifting in many places, certain places still want masks. Some of these places include: emergency and homeless shelters; public transit; healthcare settings; long-term care facilities; and correctional and detention facilities. These places are either government or healthcare associated. This post links to the County of Los Angeles Public Health for more information on the Coronavirus.
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  2020-04-29

  Over 70% of tested inmates in federal prisons have COVID-19

  The pandemic quickly saw the phrase "social distance" become common parlance however there are populations that cannot social distance and one of them is prisons. Without the ability to social distance or wear a mask, the only options for fighting the spread of this virus, the prison populations are particularly at risk to contract the virus. This news story explains that of those tested (which aren't many) 70% are covid positive. Additionally, it sheds light on the fact that when prisoners contract the virus their families are not being notified. #hst580 #asu
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  2020-04-04

  Bubble People, Silver Lake, LA

  With parks and hiking trails closed, people have flocked to popular walking paths like this one that loops around Los Angeles' Silver Lake Reservoir, making physical distancing a challenge. These two bubble-wearing, yellow-suited walkers exhibit their solution. *Video posted by Mike Milley on Next-door Silver Lake Maltman