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CSULB Professor Explains Why Closing Some Coronavirus Testing Sites During Protests Is 'Irresponsible'

Claire Garrido-Ortega, an epidemiology lecturer, explains to the Los Angeles Times why closing testing sites was irresponsible.

June 5, 2020

According to the Los Angeles Times, coronavirus testing sites were closed in LA while thousands were protesting racial injustice and police brutality.

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Claire Garrido-Ortega, an epidemiology lecturer, explains to the Los Angeles Times why closing testing sites was irresponsible.


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