Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday urged all Angelinos to wear non-medical face masks when venturing outside to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The mayor of America's second-largest city -- with a population of 4 million -- said those performing essential activities should wear masks or homemade face coverings like bandannas. Garcetti said residents should not wear medical-grade masks, which are in short supply and desperately needed for health care workers on the front line. As of Wednesday afternoon, Los Angeles County health officials confirmed 3,518 COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths. He added that face masks are not a substitute for social distancing and additional measures being imposed.

Source: Fox News April 02, 2020 02:26 UTC