Los Angeles Mayor Says City May Be "On The Brink" Of Shutdown

Local governments are increasing COVID-19 restrictions. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti warns of a potential stay-at-home order as cases rise. A survey shows many bars and restaurants in LA County are not following guidelines. Garcetti calls for federal help and urges personal responsibility. California's COVID-19 cases have surpassed 380,000, with daily averages over 9,000.

What action did Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti say the city might take due to rising COVID-19 cases?

• Open more public spaces

• Reduce testing sites

• Increase public transportation

• Implement a new stay-at-home order

What did a survey in LA County reveal about bars and restaurants?

• They were all following guidelines

• Half of the bars and a third of the restaurants ignored guidelines

• They were closed permanently

• They increased their seating capacity

What did Mayor Garcetti request from Washington?

• More control over local businesses

• Financial aid for residents

• Assistance in managing openings and closures

• Increased testing kits

What did Mayor Garcetti emphasize about individual actions?

• They are crucial regardless of what is open or closed

• They should be ignored

• They are less important than government actions

• They are only important for businesses

What was the average number of daily COVID-19 cases reported by the state's Department of Public Health over the last week?

• 5,000

• 7,500

• 10,000

• 9,127