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How do you sign ‘Don’t drink bleach’?

Posted on April 27, 2020

Originally published April 27, 2020 by The New York Times
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Rorri Burton interpreting for Barbara Ferrer, the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Rorri Burton interpreting for Barbara Ferrer, the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in March. (L.A. County)

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are gaining attention as they appear in regular coronavirus briefings from governors and public health officials. While this makes some uncomfortable, as interpreters are expected not to seek attention, others hope the new visibility will lead to positive change – notably the use of an interpreter in White House coronavirus task force briefings.

Read the full story from The New York Times here.

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