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April 9, 2020

Kansas to Allow Crowded Church Services as L.A. Expands Order on Face Coverings
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In Kansas, Republican lawmakers have reversed an order limiting the size
of church services, raising fears of community spread at congregations
celebrating Easter services.

In Chicago, the Cook County Jail has emerged as the largest known source
of coronavirus infections in the United States, with at least 353
COVID-19 cases linked to the jail.

In Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday ordered all customers
and essential workers to wear facial coverings in public.

Mayor Eric Garcetti: "Employers are required to provide these face
protections or to reimburse employees for their cost. This applies to
workers in grocery stores, drugstores, restaurants, hotels, taxis and
ride-share vehicles, and construction sites."



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