Los Angeles Apparel Reopens After COVID Outbreak

Los Angeles Apparel (asi/67971) has complied with all coronavirus-related workplace safety mandates required by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and has been allowed to reopen, according to LA County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis.

Davis said the L.A.-based clothing manufacturer is allowed to resume its entire operation. Public health authorities had ordered Los Angeles Apparel shut in June following an outbreak of COVID-19 in which four workers died and in which approximately 375 (out of nearly 2,300 total) were infected with the virus.County health officials said they plan to monitor Los Angeles Apparel to ensure continued compliance with workplace safety standards. This will include unannounced safety inspections. “Let me be clear: They must continue to follow the mandated requirements," Davis told NBCLA.

L.A. Apparel obtained a consultant to help with the safety initiatives. The consultant, Vincent Garrett of CHANT Training Academy, said the apparel supplier has implemented facial recognition software for clocking in and out, rearranged physical layout of facilities to ensure 6 feet of separation between all work stations, and provided training led by physicians and registered nurses. The company is offering mental health care for workers.

“They’re also screening workers for COVID-19 symptoms,” Davis said.