Caring for our Communities and Confronting the COVID-19 Crisis By Supervisor Kathryn Barger Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
We did not need a crisis to prove that our L.A. County employees are incredible, but in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, every member of the county family has shown their true commitment to selflessness and teamwork. Everyone has taken the “Safer at Home” public health guidelines seriously and made protecting their family, friends, and neighbors a priority. Staying home for everyone’s well-being was an act of sincere kindness. Each member of our county staff has been at the heart of our COVID-19 response. Employees have kept our logistical operations running, housed those experiencing homelessness, provided mental health resources, supported seniors, equipped children, and uplifted businesses. They’ve adapted on the fly and found solutions to difficult problems, truly going above and beyond.
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By foregoing visits to our favorite local landmarks, wearing face coverings, and engaging with loved ones from a distance, every resident has protected those who were most vulnerable to contracting the virus and becoming dangerously ill. We knew the status quo was untenable. If Public Health didn’t take drastic measures, we would have seen a huge surge in cases and massive overcrowding in our hospitals. Because L.A. County acted quickly and residents took guidance seriously, we avoided a dramatic uptick. By all accounts, we have kept the case load low, prevented our healthcare system from being overwhelmed, and are moving into recovery.
