Los Angeles Residents Startled By City’s New Amber Alert-Like Coronavirus Messages
Los Angeles residents were startled at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening by Amber Alert-style messages on their cell phones warning about COVID-19 in the city.
The alerts had different messages.
One warned of the spread of COVID-19 saying, “cases are increasing. Please wear a mask and social distance.”
Another variation encouraged recipients to “Get a free test & results in 1 day.”