Los Angeles extends stay at home order to May 15

Los Angeles officials are extending a stay-at-home order until May 15 due to coronavirus outbreak.Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles County officials anunced extension on Friday.

Garcetti said order means that n-essential businesses will remain closed and face covers will be required for workers and customers at businesses deemed essential.

He also said those essential businesses will be required to post a survey at ir entrance indicating how y are meeting public health requirements during pandemic.

number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County stood at 8,420, a 6% increase from day before, Garcetti said. It is fifth day in a row that increases have been below 10%. As of Friday, re wer2 241 deaths in county.

new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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