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Metro videographers Joe Lemon and Adrian Hernandez spent some time last week on the streets trying to chronicle the extraordinary events of the past month and the impact that the COVID-19 crisis is having on our region. We also wanted to show our region — and the world — the [continue reading]
As part of its efforts to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and comply with the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s and the city of Los Angeles’ “Safer at Home” emergency order limiting the public to essential travel only, Metro will increase its focus on ensuring the [continue reading]
•We can’t say enough good things about our operations staff that is keeping the buses and trains rolling and providing rides to essential workers. More below on this, but thought I’d share this comment: •The latest numbers from Sunday: @lapublichealth Announces Five New Deaths Related to #COVID19 – 332 New [continue reading]
A maintenance worker at Metro’s Division 5 bus yard in South Los Angeles has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The employee was last at work on Monday, March 16, and Metro received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test on Monday, March 23. The worker had been hospitalized but was [continue reading]
The following is a letter to Metrolink riders from Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins: Dear Loyal Riders – It’s hard to believe how much our lives have changed in just a few short weeks – and especially since last Thursday when Governor Newsom directed all except those working in essential services [continue reading]
•As of Monday morning, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed 409 cases of COVID-19 virus in the county with five deaths. Those numbers are expected to rise as testing increases. •Metro has stepped up cleaning, we’ve directed Metro bus operators to use the protective barriers installed [continue reading]
A Metro online press briefing held this morning just concluded — watch it here — with several important announcements about steps the agency is taking during the COVID-19 crisis to [continue reading]
•There are 190 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County as of noon Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Those numbers will be updated Thursday afternoon. •We continue to remind everyone that the best defense for everyone includes: –Wash your hands frequently with soap [continue reading]
Obviously there is one and only news item to discuss today as the local, state and national response to the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve. As of now, Metro is running its regular weekday service. Two other points: •Metro is unaware of any employees with the COVID-19 virus and we [continue reading]
It goes without saying that coronavirus is and will continue to be the big story in our region and across the world in the coming days. Metro has been fielding press inquiries and our messaging is this: we’re continuing the daily (sometimes more) cleaning regimen on buses, trains and facilities. [continue reading]
