Today's coronavirus digest: • Coronavirus could mean no concerts or sporting events in L.A. until 2021 • California pledges to help unemployed undocumented immigrants • 5.2 million more people seek unemployment aid in the U.S
until 2021 because of the coronavirus threat, according to an internal Los Angeles Fire Department email reviewed by The Times.During a weekly briefing Monday with a group of high-level staff from several departments, including Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas, Mayor Eric Garcetti indicated during the conference call that “large gatherings such as concerts and sporting events may not be approved in the city for at least 1 year,” according to the email.
“We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportation but are still addressing the essential needs of tens of millions of Californians” in food gathering and other tasks, the governor said.The relief effort will offer $500 cash grants for individuals in the U.S. illegally and up to $1,000 for families. Applications are set to be accepted starting next month.keeping up with the 2.7 million Californians who filed for unemployment benefits in the last month.
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