Hannah Bleau 2 Apr 2020
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) advised residents on Wednesday to wear masks in public as part of the effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Garcetti formally urged residents of Los Angeles to wear masks when running essential errands in public but pleaded Los Angelenos to refrain from getting medical-grade masks
“We must not contribute to the shortage of these essential personal protective equipment for medical personnel and first responders,†he said during his press conference Wednesday.
Instead, residents should utilize different materials, such as a bandana.
“Research shows even a bandana tucked in can have an effect of slowing down droplets spread,†he said, adding that the coverings only work as an additional safe layer when accompanied by proper social distancing practices.
“I know it will look surreal,†he said, demonstrating the “look†by putting on a black mask of his own. “We’re going to have to get used to seeing each other like this. … This will be the lookâ€:
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