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The Mirror

Austin Beutner is an American businessman and  the superintendent of Los Angeles unified school district

PRO: A districtwide shutdown is necessary

"At the end of the day, the health of student and faculty members should remain a top priority and a district shut-down would ensure this."
By Adriana Contreras, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2020
"At the end of the day, the health of student and faculty members should remain a top priority and a district shut-down would ensure this."
Closing the schools would negatively affect some students.

CON: Cancelling school is not beneficial for all

"Like many other students, I get excited by the possibility of school closing due to Coronavirus. More fun and less stress because of a virus we believe we aren’t at risk of is a dream come true. But when we put aside our selfish ways to consider those who benefit from school being in session, our perfect fantasy turns into a horrifying reality."
By Gwen Langi, Pro & Con Editor Mar 13, 2020
"Like many other students, I get excited by the possibility of school closing due to Coronavirus. More fun and less stress because of a virus we believe we aren’t at risk of is a dream come true. But when we put aside our selfish ways to consider those who benefit from school being in session, our perfect fantasy turns into a horrifying reality."
LAUSD closes all schools beginning  March 16 to help stem the spread of covid-19.

Coronavirus threat closes all LAUSD campuses beginning March 16

By Andre Rodas, Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 13, 2020
All LAUSD schools will close beginning Monday March 16 due to coronavirus, announced Superintendent Austin Beutner.
Movies to watch while stuck in quarantine for Coronavirus

Movies to watch while stuck in quarantine for Coronavirus

While Hollywood’s portrayal of an outbreak differs from reality, here’s some movies to watch to help pass the Coronavirus Quarantine.
By The Mirror Entertainment Staff Mar 13, 2020
While Hollywood’s portrayal of an outbreak differs from reality, here’s some movies to watch to help pass the Coronavirus Quarantine.
Here’s why teenagers need to take coronavirus seriously

Here’s why teenagers need to take coronavirus seriously

It’s easy to brush off the severity of the coronavirus outbreak when it will likely not directly affect you, however, the risk for others is everyone’s responsibility.
By Julia Pfau, Perspectives Editor Mar 12, 2020
It’s easy to brush off the severity of the coronavirus outbreak when it will likely not directly affect you, however, the risk for others is everyone’s responsibility.
Van Nuys High School Main Building in Van Nuys, California.

Find out which school events are cancelled due to covid-19 pandemic

As the threat of coronavirus looms, LAUSD is taking action to help prevent the spread of the virus by requesting all schools cancel or postpone any events with large gatherings.
By Aaron Mejia and Ani Tutunjyan Mar 12, 2020
As the threat of coronavirus looms, LAUSD is taking action to help prevent the spread of the virus by requiring all schools to cancel or postpone any events with large gatherings.
Your view: Covid-19

Your view: Covid-19

Students share what they think about the current coronavirus outbreak.
By The Mirror Opinion Staff Mar 12, 2020
Students share what they think of the current coronavirus outbreak.
How effective are face masks, really?

How effective are face masks, really?

With the popularity of masks during the spread of covid-19, questions remain about their effectiveness. 
By Pilar Sims, Editor in Chief Mar 12, 2020
With the popularity of masks during the spread of covid-19, questions remain about their effectiveness. 
Purell claimed without proof their hand sanitizers can prevent Ebola, MRSA or the flu.

Purell: Making false claims?

Purell's makers, Gojo Industries, put under fire by the Food Drug Administration for making false claims on hand sanitizer products.
By Kayla Lee, Editor in Chief Mar 12, 2020
Marketed as the hand sanitizer that “kills more than 99.99% of most common germs that may cause illness,” the maker of Purell hand sanitizers have been given a warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop making unproven claims of being able to prevent Ebola, MRSA or the flu.
Thirteen students at Cal State Northridge quarantines themselves after possible covid-19 exposure.

Cal State Northridge students self-quarantined amid concerns of covid-19 exposure

CSUN directed a group of 13 students who had attended a conference in Washington D.C. to self-quarantine after two conference attendees tested positive for covid-19.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 11, 2020
CSUN directed a group of 13 students who had attended a conference in Washington D.C. to self-quarantine after two conference attendees tested positive for covid-19.
Covid-19 update: California declares health emergency

Covid-19 update: California declares health emergency

As the threat of community spread of coronavirus rises in Los Angeles, LAUSD is prompted to formulate a plan.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 10, 2020
As the threat of community spread of coronavirus rises in Los Angeles, LAUSD is prompted to formulate a plan.
LIVE UPDATE: Worldwide cases of covid-19

LIVE UPDATE: Worldwide cases of covid-19

Mar 10, 2020
Graphic from Johns Hopkins University shows cases by country, including recoveries and deaths.
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