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South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.

The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.

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County health workers will partner with certified worker organizations to support employees who want to form councils and train them on protocols so they can help monitor compliance.

The post L.A. County Moves to Set Up Worker-Driven COVID-19 Compliance Councils appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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