Los Angeles considers ‘wage replacement program’ that would pay coronavirus patients to self-isolate

Published July 30, 2020 5:44pm ET



The Los Angeles City Council is studying a plan that would provide direct income assistance to people who are infected by the coronavirus.

On Wednesday, council member David Ryu introduced the plan which would set aside $25 million for a “wage replacement program” that would incentivize those who are sick with the virus to shelter in place and recover without fear of losing income.

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