Luis Olmedo

Comite Civico del Valle

Executive Director of Comite Civico del Valle in Imperial County.

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Imperial County has one of the highest percentages of COVID-19 deaths in California. The mainly rural, agricultural area shares a border with Arizona and Mexico.

‘We've got to get moving’: Imperial County’s fight against COVID-19

Imperial County has one of the highest percentages of COVID-19 deaths in California. The mainly rural, agricultural area shares a border with Arizona and Mexico.

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