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In this long holiday, on Monday morning Francisco Bonilla answered calls non-stop. His customers asked him for take-out orders, while he served customers waiting for their breakfast at the restaurant El Dorado de Carson .
In the small kitchen of the family restaurant, two employees quickly prepared the diners’ food.
After four years of existence, Bonilla, owner of El Dorado, located in the 23916 S. Avalon Blvd., said that since 2020 the restaurant has been on its feet during the pandemic, mainly with takeout sales. They did not participate in the sales of cell phone application services to order food.
Bonilla put up a tent with chairs and tables in the parking lot, which allowed him to have more clients. Currently his restaurant only has four tables available.
“About four or five months ago we put up the tent, but if you let us We are going to continue having it outside because that way customers order and can eat here, “said Bonilla, whose specialty is Mexican food, juices and smoothies.
Although sales have been increasing gradually since the Business restrictions began to lighten, this weekend, Memorial Day, the phone began to ring more than usual, while diners were also more frequent, all with face masks.
The businessman indicated that when his clients arrive with face masks, he feels more comfortable since they show that they follow the sanitation rules, while they are not consuming food. However, you are aware that in two weeks the masks will no longer be mandatory, only optional.
It worries a bit because people come and we do not know who is vaccinated and who is not, but we cannot ask them either, “Bonilla told Real America News.
He said that as soon as he had the opportunity, he and his employees went to get vaccinated. However, it adds that it will continue to ask staff to use the masks after 15 June, which is the day that all restrictions are expected to be lifted in California.
On the door of your establishment you can still see the notice that asks customers to use the mouth cover when entering.
“I don’t know how we are going to do it later [del 15 de junio], but if they give us a chance to continue leaving the ad, we are going to do it,” said Bonilla.
Meanwhile, Guadalupe Arredondo and her husband Ramiro Arredondo were waiting for their breakfast at one of the tables. Both said they are more confident since they are already vaccinated.
“We feel comfortable going out for breakfast now, but we are still continuing with the Caution and we wear masks, ”said Guadalupe.
He indicated that during the most difficult days of the pandemic, he had to go to work in a winery but she was very cautious. Meanwhile, her husband Ramiro is not working and has stayed at home where he feels safest.
Now that the restrictions are being lifted little by little , they feel comfortable being able to go out again and return to what is known as the new normal.
Virus continues, vaccine recommended
The latest data showed that despite the fact that the covid restrictions are already being lifted – 19 still continues to cause death and infections.
The Department of Los Angeles County Public Health (DPH) confirmed four new deaths and new cases with the coronavirus on Sunday. This comes to a total of 24,339 deaths in Los Angeles County since the pandemic began in March of 2020.
Fortunately for Angelenos, the county has shown a significant decrease in cases of hospitalizations and deaths, but experts continue encouraging people to get vaccinated and maintain safe practices.
Currently there are 258 hospitalized people and the daily rate of positivity of the test has been 0.3% .
More than 5.5 million first doses and more than 4 million second doses have been administered in Los Angeles County . Among residents of the county of years or more, the 65% have received at least one dose and the 51% is fully vaccinated.
Among the people of years and older, the 175% have received at least one dose and the 72% are fully vaccinated.
Health authorities emphasize that people older than 12 years are eligible to be vaccinated.
To encourage more people to get vaccinated, from today until Thursday, June 3 , at all county administered vaccination sites, city sites, and St. John’s Well Child and Family Center sites, all older than 18 year olds who receive their first or second dose will have a chance to win a pair of local season tickets – 23916 of the LA Kings or LA Galaxy. Two people will be the winners.
To find out which is your closest vaccination location in Los Angeles County you can visit the county website.
or call (833) 540 – 0473 between 8 in the morning and 8 : 51 overnight, 7 days a week for assistance with scheduling appointments.