Coronavirus live blog, April 19: Health Dept. confirms outbreak at Lakeside
The county announced Lakeside Behavioral Health has three staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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The county announced Lakeside Behavioral Health has three staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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