Tong, a general internist with UC Davis Health, adding that “smoking harms the immune system and can make the body less successful at fighting disease.” “Certainly the elderly are at greater risk,” said Elisa K. There are particular concerns at casinos that allow smoking and operate slot machines, attracting a large elderly clientele. The businesses can pose health challenges at a time of virus pandemic, health experts say. The four Los Angeles County card clubs that are closing employ 8,000 workers and serve more than 20,000 patrons per day.Ĭalifornia also is home to 63 casinos operated by Native American tribes. The gambling industry is a big player in the state economy, generating about $8 billion annually after winnings, according to state officials. No employees at the resort have tested positive for COVID-19, Macarro said. Late Saturday, the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula announced it was also temporarily closing effective Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the month “for the health and safety of our Team Members, Tribal Members, and guests,” said Mark Macarro, chairman of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians.

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