Los Angeles Director of Public Health Links Murder of George Floyd to Injustice Seen Within the Black Community Facing COVID-19

Amid a viral pandemic, Los Angeles is facing boiling rage that surfaced within the community.

Additionally, The Los Angeles Director of Public Health Dr. Barbara Ferrer disclosed information surrounding the number of positive cases and deaths due to coronavirus.

Under the leadership of Police Chief Villanueva, the county has a set curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Los Angeles City streets will be under high surveillance during those times for people who do not have the intentions to abide by that guided timeline.

Chairwoman Barger stated, “ For those who are doing peaceful protests, we hear you, we support you, and we know you are not part of this element that is going out and doing this looting, and we appreciate you helping to protect those businesses,” Barger said, “But please stay safe,”

latest numbers surrounding coronavirus shared on Monday, June 1, reflected 22 additional deaths, 16 of these individuals were between the ages of 65 and over, 15 of them with underlining health conditions.

94% of those who died due to COVID-19 had preexisting health concerns.