COVID-19 Medical Flights On The Rise; Live Music Venues Struggle
COVID-19 Medical Flights On The Rise; Live Music Venues Struggle
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In Imperial County, one of Southern California’s remote coronavirus hot spots, medical crews have been flying out hundreds of sick people after two local hospitals ran low on intensive care beds. We speak with the program director for Reach Air Medical Services. Also, as states slowly reopen, the live music industry remains mostly dormant. Many music venues are hoping the government will offer support but, in the meantime, are considering other ways to survive. WAMU’s Mikaela Lefrak reports.