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       Something disturbing has happened since the last time most of us took vacations — it’s getting harder to clean rooms because of COVID-19 protocols. Hotel workers say ever since the pandemic started, their work has been harder and dirtier than ever.

       Today, we hear from one of those workers.

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       Host: Gustavo Arellano

       Guests: L.A. travel reporter Hugo Martín and Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles worker Cristina Velasquez

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