To date, the agency has identified 353,232 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 7,363 deaths. In Beverly Hills, there have been 870 cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths.
"These are desperate times, we've heard pleas from people, I think we can easily add another $550,000 to it," said Mirisch, who was supported by Councilmember Lili Bosse.
"With us no longer being in Santa Monica, [there is an] opportunity to do joint marketing with your Conference and Visitors Bureau and the hotels in Beverly Hills to fill those up for the marathon," he said.
"We are incredibly lucky to have Megan and Johenese speak to Visionary Women about their pivotal roles in helping to educate and heal the world through transformative scientific advancement," said Shelley Reid, President of Visionary Women.
"The County's partnership with SafePass is a valuable tool to help slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout our region," said Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.