It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving, and many among us have canceled long-awaited travel plans to see friends and family who’ve been sorely missed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health officials across the state say that’s a bad idea, because this tactic doesn’t work. Testing “is an identifier at that moment,” said Los Angeles County public health officer Dr. Muntu Davis. — If your job has been affected by the pandemic, here’s how to file for unemployment. L.A. County residents can also call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 21, 2020 02:37 UTC