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Did Closing Outdoor Dining Slow LA’s Surge? Some Experts Say Yes
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Matthew Kang
Throughout the entirety of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and associated stay-at-home orders and lockdowns, one big question has plagued public health officials, restaurant owners, and diners alike: How much of LA’s COVID-19 caseload can be traced specifically to on-site dining of some kind, either indoor or out? Lawsuits have been filed over this question; a recall effort against Gov. Gavin Newsom is underway, hinging in part on the very same unknown.