Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Leimert Park.
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Leimert Park
“When I’m outdoors not close to people, I’m comfortable taking the mask off. When I’m indoors, I put the mask on, regardless if it is crowded or not because that’s the guidelines.”
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East Los Angeles
“I don’t wear a mask when I’m in the park or outside. That’s one of the good things about L.A. during this pandemic, you can go outside a lot.”
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Studio City
“I don’t know. When it’s cold, it keeps my face warm. When I go around places that don’t smell good, it keeps out the smell, so that works out pretty good. As far as the virus, I’m kind of off and on with it.”
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Los Angeles
“I really can’t say when I will be 100% comfortable not wearing a mask for the next year or so at least. … I’ll wear it when I need to. If I don’t have to, I won’t.”