Clothing factory in DTLA ordered to close after 300 employees test positive for COVID-19, 4 die - FOX 11 Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - County public health officials said Friday they've ordered the continued closure of LA Apparel's manufacturing facilities in South Los Angeles, announcing that more than 300 workers have been confirmed with the coronavirus and four have died.

Public health officials said Friday three workers from the plant died in early June, and one more died this month.

In late June, inspectors found violations at the facility of distancing requirements and infection-control protocols, according to the department, noting that the company was using cardboard as a barrier between workers.

Health officials said that despite the company being ordered closed in late June, LA Apparel reopened the factory with new employees, and company officials tried to prevent health inspectors from entering the facility